Tools 101: A Toolbox Event

No Experience? No Judgement. Build Confidence with Hand & Power Tools!

Always wanted to feel confident using tools but didn’t know where to start? 

Intro to Tools for Women+ is a welcoming, hands-on workshop designed for women and anyone who wasn’t socialized to handle tools growing up. In this 4-hour class, you’ll get real, hands-on time with hand tools and power tools—including drills, impact drivers, saws, and sanders—in a space where all questions are welcome and no prior experience is needed. 

What You’ll Learn 

🔨 Hand Tools — Hammers, screwdrivers, tape measures, levels, wrenches, and pliers. Learn correct handling and safety basics. 

🔋 Drills & Impact Drivers — Drill holes, drive screws, change bits, and adjust torque settings for different materials. 

⚡Power Saws — Safe operation of jigsaws, reciprocating saws, circular saws, and chop saws. Learn which saw to reach for and when. 

🧹 Sanding & Finishing — Orbital and palm sanders, grit selection, and proper dust cleanup. 

This workshop is part of The Tool Box, BBR’s networking and community series for women and gender-diverse folks in the building trades. Come to learn, come to connect, and come ready to get your hands on some tools. 

Come Prepared  

✨ No experience needed. Bring your curiosity and come excited to learn and get dirty. Please wear closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing. 

Member Discount

If you are a BBR income-qualified Plus Member you will have received a personal discount code applicable to all workshops. Learn more about Plus membership. If you have difficultly using the code, or have not received one, please email workshops@bostonbuildingresources.com. If the discounted price presents a financial hardship, please reach out as well.

Workshop Policies

Payment must be made at the time of registration through Eventbrite. If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so through Eventbrite, under the following conditions:

• If at least one week (seven days) or more before the class, we will refund half the cost of the class.
• All other cancellations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Only those who are registered will be able to attend the workshop (no unregistered companions). Contact us if you need reasonable accommodations.

Audio or video recording of workshops is not allowed. Please refrain from cell phone use during workshops.

Transportation and parking

Boston Building Resources is located a short walk away from the Roxbury Crossing station on the MBTA Orange Line.

We are close to the Southwest Corridor bicycle path.

If you are driving, there is free on-street parking on Terrace Street which has no time limit weekends and after 6:00 p.m.

Photo/Video Consent and General Release

By registering for this class, I hereby authorize Boston Building Resources to use pictures of me taken in a photograph, digital image, or video. I hereby release Boston Building Resources, its agents or employees, as well as any and all users and exhibitors of said pictures, from any and all claims, demands, accountings, and causes for which the aforesaid video, digital image, or photograph likeness may be used pursuant to this Consent and General Release. It is also my understanding that I will receive no compensation for my likeness or testimonial. If I opt out, I will inform staff at the registration desk before class stating that I do not want to be in photos.