The Experience
Choose your workshop: Each workshop is tailored to different skill levels and interests, so you can find the perfect fit for your woodworking journey. View current workshops.
Learn from experts: Our qualified timber teachers provide hands-on demonstrations, personalised advice, and continuous support, so you can master the skills and techniques essential to woodworking success.
Create your masterpiece: Bring your vision to life by working on real projects, using professional tools and materials provided by Woodchix. From step stools to custom furniture, you’ll be amazed at what you can create with your own hands.
Join a supportive community: Connect with fellow woodworking enthusiasts, share your experiences, and learn from one another in a fun, welcoming environment.
Build your confidence: By the end of your course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to tackle your woodworking project with confidence and pride.
Gill Enterkin
Founder and Head Woodchick
Gill is passionate about educating Teachers in Industrial Arts Timber and teaching women hands-on skills in woodwork & joinery, building confidence, self esteem and preparing women to consider trade apprenticeships.
She has been a TAS (Technical Applied Studies) teacher specialising in woodwork for 20+ years in high schools. She is also a VET Cert IV Training and Assessment, Cert III Cabinet Making – Furniture and has a Certificate II Construction Pathways.
Before teaching, Gill has worked in electrical repairs, Logistics and Transport, as a Jilleroo and in hospitality.
“All of these experiences have led me to create Woodchix, in the hope that I can help teachers and women forge their paths and realise their hopes and dreams”.
“Came for a teacher’s course and I had such a wonderful time. The facility has so much to offer with great workspaces. Lots of knowledge shared, I have taken away lots of ideas and new skills.”
- Courtney Buxton.
“If you would like to learn the life skill of Woodworking or have a future Carpenter in your household or just a general interest in Woodworking, I highly recommend Woodchix! Not only for teachers to refine their Woodworking skill set , but also for children to learn the fundamentals of woodwork. Exceptional and highly qualified teachers and educators! Look no further you have found the right place to learn this invaluable life skill whilst having lots of fun!”
- Guliana Serafin.
“After spending a really enjoyable week with woodchix, my confidence around terminology and practical skills has increased. The week was well paced and Gill the presenter was very approachable. This is one of the most useful courses for any teacher wanting to gain valuable experience and knowledge for teaching Technology Mandatory Wood. Thank you Woodchix.”
- Vanessa Sullivan.
“We’ve sent multiple teachers to Woodchix workshops, and the impact on our TAS department has been tremendous. Highly recommended.”
- Jane, School Principal.
“The resources provided by Woodchix are outstanding— they saved me hours of preparation and have improved our school’s program.”
- Daniel, Head Teacher.
“Woodchix workshops have transformed the way I teach timber and technology. I feel confident in my skills, and my students are more engaged than ever.”