Women's+ Basic Carpentry – May 11, 2026

Women's+ Basic Carpentry

Beginner

May 11-15, 2026

Main Campus in Waitsfield, VT

5 Class Days

$1,350.00 Tuition

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A carpentry student uses a circular saw to cut a piece of lumber.

Essential framing and power tool skills for structures.

Learn the essential tools, terms, and techniques of carpentry while building a small structure such as a shed or playhouse. In this supportive, hands-on course, you’ll safely use a range of hand and power tools and explore the basics of house framing, layout, and the “anatomy” of a building—from floor systems to rafters. Whether you're preparing to build your own home or just starting out, you'll gain practical skills and the confidence to keep building.

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Beginner

May 11-15, 2026

Main Campus in Waitsfield, VT

5 Class Days

$1,350.00 Tuition

Register

Learn about sliding scale tuition

Class Schedule

May 11-15
Monday - Friday
9am-5pm

Other Sessions

Course Snapshot

Project Gallery

A group of students builds a floor system in an outdoor classroom.
A group of students poses in front of their shed project.
A group of students builds a floor deck. A woman in a pink shirt is hammering nails in the foreground.
A group of students poses in front of their shed project.
Two students figure out measurements on a piece of lumber.
A woman smiles at the camera. She is wearing a grey tank top and has long dark hair in a ponytail. She is wearing orange earplugs around her neck and leaning over a piece of lumber.
Carpentry students gather around a set of plans in an outdoor classroom.
Shot of two carpentry students: one making a cut with a circular saw and one marking a piece of lumber.
An aerial shot looking down at a student with brown hair and wearing a white t-shirt using a chop saw
A carpentry student at the chop saw smiles at the camera
A woman wearing overalls sights down a two-by-four piece of lumber.

Reviews

  • "I'll be thinking about this class for the rest of my life! It would be hard to distill into a quick review but I suppose the heart of it is the community that [the instructors] and Yestermorrow were able to create allowed our cohort to truly learn." 

    – Anonymous, 2025

  • "This was truly a great experience, from the teachers to the project, from the food to the setting. Thank you!" 
     

    – Anonymous, 2025

  • "[The instructors] set the tone, were so knowledgeable, and were an amazing resource. As queer women in the trade, their insight on that layer in particular was extremely powerful for our group."

    – Eileen Rice, 2025

Sliding Scale Tuition

The implementation of a sliding scale is part of our commitment to economic justice and continued equity within education. Students can select the rate that applies best to their situation during registration.

Tier 1


Tuition Assistance: 65% reduced rate

Paying for this course presents a significant financial hardship. 

Tier 2


Tuition Assistance: 85% reduced rate

Paying full price for this course presents somewhat of a financial hardship. 

Tier 3


Full Tuition
Paying this price may be a sacrifice, but I can find the resources to do so. 

Tier 4


Your Tuition & Help Another: Full Tuition + 15%

Paying for this course does not present a significant financial sacrifice. I have the ability to redistribute resources and increase access for others. 

Tier 5

Your Tuition & Help Another: Full Tuition + 40%
Paying for this course does not present any financial sacrifice. I have the ability to redistribute resources and increase access for others. 

Meals & Lodging

  • Lodging
    Ranges from $15 - $60 per day depending on season and which type of housing you select
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  • Meals
    $20-$55 per day
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