Women's Basic Woodworking Course

Recent reviews of Women's Basic Woodworking Course

• 5/5 from Nancy Deming, attended Oct 2026: Loved taking Sarah’s woodworking class!! For a slightly intimidating area with tools and making a finished product, Sarah creates a lovely and extremely supportive atmosphere of embarking on one tool at a time with explanations and process that is done in an easy way to learn and so much encouragement and humor along the way. Signed up already for another class :)
• 5/5 from Christina Redse, attended Oct 2026: Clear, fun, easy, and uplifting and intro to woodworking with power tools. Strong Wood Studio is the best!
• 5/5 from Tiffany Hall, attended Sep 2026: I cannot recommend this women’s woodworking class enough 10/10! Walking into a woodshop full of large, heavy machinery can feel intimidating, but Sara made using every single tool feel completely approachable and safe. She was hilarious, kept the vibe light and fun, and patiently answered every single question I had no matter how basic it felt. Spending the weekend learning alongside such a great group of women while crafting a gorgeous cutting board from scratch was the absolute best way to spend a couple of days. I left with a finished piece I’m genuinely proud of and the confidence to keep building. If you’re on the fence, sign up immediately! I can't wait to sign up for additional classes :)
• 5/5 from Leandra Schuler, attended Sep 2026: I loved this class! Sara is a fantastic teacher and has a real gift for making woodworking feel approachable, fun, and totally doable. She explains things clearly and thoroughly, and she’s always nearby, paying attention and ready to jump in with guidance or hands-on help. I never felt lost or intimidated, even using the power tools that were completely new to me. Super cool to learn with a small group of women. Plus, I’m silly proud of my cutting board and can’t wait to return to Strong Wood Studio.
• 5/5 from Jackie Wheeler, attended Sep 2026: Absolutely incredible and fun experience! Sara is a fantastic teacher, the vibe was so nice and not at all intimidating, and I love her space. My sister and I took the class together to celebrate our birthdays and it was perfect. I can’t wait to take another class!
• 5/5 from Jennifer Tsai, attended Sep 2026: What a fantastic and rewarding class! Sara walked us through every step, explained every power tool and emphasized safety while keeping it fun. She was encouraging and helpful with feedback and hands on help and we left after two days with a beautiful cutting board that we made ourselves! Highly recommend a class here
• 5/5 from Sara Irish, attended Sep 2026: Highly recommend. Sara is super approachable and it’s clear she has a passion for the subject. I found it easy to learn from her because she organizes information well, explains in detail how to use the tools and even what to look for when purchasing the tools yourself. I felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. 10/10 recommend. I’ll be taking more classes/open studios!
• 5/5 from Kerri Metcalf, attended Aug 2026: I don't even know what my expectations were, but whatever they were, they were exceeded and then some! I signed up a very timid woodworker with limited experience and walked away after two days having the opportunity to use five different tools that normally would've been very intimidating. Sarah is the consumate host and the most amazing, patient and kind Teacher. I can't wait to sign up for my next class with her. I wish I could give her more stars!
• 5/5 from Sohyun Suh, attended Aug 2026: Today’s class was such a wonderful experience. I came in with absolutely no woodworking experience, but thanks to Sara’s clear safety instruction, easy-to-follow guidance, and the well-prepared workshop environment, I was able to use woodworking tools and make my own cutting board. I especially appreciated that it was a women-only class—it felt comfortable and encouraging from the beginning. Sara explained everything thoughtfully so that even complete beginners could follow along without feeling intimidated. The small class size and generous amount of time also meant everyone received plenty of individual attention. My classmates were all kind and supportive, and Amy’s coffee was delicious too. I left feeling proud, capable, and excited to keep learning woodworking!
• 5/5 from Susie Wallenstein, attended Aug 2026: This class was GREAT! I feel so empowered! I learned to use 3 types of (previously terrifying) power saws, several power sander sanders, and manual tools as well. I came home with a beautiful cutting board. Sara is a natural teacher. The 2 day class is well thought out and organized. The atmosphere is warm, supportive and fun!
• 5/5 from Linda Kay Spreer, attended Aug 2026: I had a great experience in this woodworking class! The instructor (Sara) was knowledgeable, easygoing, and well-organized. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the relaxed atmosphere made it easy to ask questions and learn new skills. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in woodworking.
• 5/5 from Rebecca Webb, attended Jul 2026: Wonderful class, amazing teacher. Fantastic experience with a 14 year old who had a great time as well. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Joan Ramo, attended Jun 2026: What a fun experience! Not only did we get to be creative, but we learned how to use a lot of hand tools of all different sorts. Sara is so affable and outgoing and such a good teacher and encourager of new woodworkers. She’s really terrific.
• 5/5 from Emily Phillips, attended Jun 2026: Loved this class so much! Atmosphere was warm, welcoming and approachable. The class was informative, fun and really well run. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Mary Cordelia Bacchetti, attended Jun 2026: What a great experience and fantastic teacher. Really empowering and I am so proud of my project!
• 5/5 from Danielle Patterson, attended Jun 2026: Excellent class! Will definitely be back for part two. Learned a lot about woodworking fundamentals and left with a beautiful serving board! Sara was very knowledgeable, helpful, and fun.
• 5/5 from Jimena Saravia, attended May 2026: We had such a fabulous time making these beautiful cutting boards. I still look at it and can’t believe that I made that with my own two hands!!! Sara’s fresh air studio was perfect for this class. We got to use all kinds of fun tools, learned a lot about safety and got some good tips. Safety equipment, aprons, tea, water and coffee were provided. We even got to “pet that dog”. We’re looking forward to continuing our woodworking education with Sara Strong studio.
• 5/5 from Susi Polos, attended Apr 2026: I went with three of my girl friends and had a fantastic time. Sara makes sure safety is number 1 when working with power tools. Everything was explained very well and the end product was fantastic. Thank you Sara! I will sign up for the intermediate class for sure!
• 5/5 from Jennifer Kapczynski, attended Apr 2026: Sara is a great teacher -- she walked us through each step of the process of making a cutting board. Her class was well thought out, and she made the wholeexperience welcoming, informative, and fun -- I'm looking forward to taking another class with her in future!