Photo by Erin Tokarz
Saturday, may 10th
9:00AM - 5:00pm
$325
In this full-day course participants will experience using a wide variety of tools including a hammer, miter saw, skill saw, sawzall, stud finder, laser, level, hammer, drill, impact driver, multi tool, jigsaw, tape measure, square, speed square, tape, pallet knife, and materials (dry wall, 2x4, mud, spackle, paint, screws, nails) to understand wall construction, resolve holes/damage and learn to hang objects. This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of the language and methods of tools and materials and where to find them/ navigate a hardware store. All tools and materials and safety equipment will be provided. Lunch not provided.
The Apprenticeshop is proud to present this class in partnership with Tradeswomen of Maine. Tradeswomen of Maine is an collective of female identifying tradespeople in Midcoast Maine advocating for current and future women in the skilled trades by increasing visibility, fostering community, and providing mentorship. By creating an accessible network, outreach programs and social connections, Tradeswomen of Maine strives to bring more women into the trades with confidence and skills, sustained and nurtured by an inclusive, supportive community.
About the COURSE
DATE: Saturday, May 10th
TIME: 9am-5pm
COST: $325 per person*
LOCATION: 655 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841
*Tuition assistance is available through The Apprenticeshop. Please call the Main Office 207-594-1800 or email liz@apprenticeshop.org to learn more and apply!
• This course is open to all women and gender-diverse individuals who feel aligned with a women-centered learning environment.
• Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
• No previous experience or knowledge of tools required!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Emily Appenzeller, Tradeswomen of Maine Secretary
Emily is a cabinet maker and owner of Appenzeller Woodworking LLC. She began her career as a cabinet maker through working for the museum on contemporary art in Los Angeles when a visiting artist needed specialty benches made for an exhibit. This led to a career change from hopeful fine artist to the trades. After a few years as an apprentice furniture and cabinet maker Emily took another leap, moving to Maine to study furniture craftsmanship. After years of pointed conversations with her peer Rachel Davis on the unique experience of women in male-dominated labor trades, the two founded Tradeswomen of Maine to continue that conversation and build a community with like-minded women.
Rachel Davis, Tradeswomen of Maine Co-Chair
After working in social care and as a professional baker, Rachel began woodworking in 2011, learning to build wooden boats at The Apprenticeshop in Rockland, Maine. She continued her education at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, then became an on-site carpenter for the design/build company PHI Builders and Architects in Rockport. After two years working on projects, she moved into the cabinet shop and soon became the foreman. Now, with her own house renovation, a month-long Japanese woodworking course, and a wonderful array of challenging projects under her belt, she has initiated a millwork and cabinet making apprenticeship program through Hay Runner (formally PHI) and in conjunction with Educate Maine to bring the next generation of woodworkers into the trade.
