You’ve got this!! Don’t be afraid of those tools. Bring your curiosity, I’ll bring the tools. Ladies, it’s time to swap “Can you fix this for me?” for “Watch me fix this!” Join our fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll get comfy with hammers, drills, levels, saws, screws, nuts, bolts, and all the gear that turns ideas into reality. We’ll cover the what, why, and how of essential carpentry tools — no jargon, no judgment, just confidence-building skills and a few laughs along the way. Whether you’re dreaming of building a bookshelf, fixing that wobbly chair, or just want to feel comfortable in a hardware store, this is your space to learn, create, and connect.

Carla T. Poirier has been doing arts and crafts her whole life. She has taught art classes, participated in craft sales and sells her artwork at a local bookstore on Ram Cat Alley. She makes greeting cards, name tags, book markers, wreaths, decorates and refurbishes chairs, creates holiday items from wood scraps and other items. She believes in recycling, repurposing and reusing items. She volunteers at Friends of the Library, is a board member of Blue Ridge Arts Center and the executive director for Keep Oconee Beautiful Association.