Done

Today was the last day of the Women in Workshops 6 week sessions. We had a ball. The men were delightful and apart from the odd one or two, I don't think there were any issues with the men. It was organised is such a way that it would not detract from their time in their Shed. Those that wanted to get involved did, and those didn't weren't put out.

The six women leaned so much and the confidence in ourselves blossomed over the 6 weeks. One woman set herself a project to make one thing every week and she did it - with help from the blokes.

We had picture frames, miniature beach boxes and dolls houses, a cheese press, plant holders, spice racks, tool boxes, lazy susans and, off course, a bread bin.

This shows the bread cutting board slid out of the bin. It just needs to be oiled. I shall use vegetable oil so it's not overpowering with smell or taste. It was made using a hard wood so the knives won't scratch it as badly as they would with pine.

This was taken at the shed just as I'd finished putting the handle on.

And these show it in it's gorgeous honey coloured glory. I need to let it rest for a day or so and then add another coat of beeswax. I love the shine on the front. It is flawed. Oh, it is flawed! But every little thing is a learning thing. Every time I look at it I will smile at the happy memories of making it and with pride of having done it.

This is the plant holder one of the women made. It will hang on a fence. The triangles will hang in a tree with a plant pot in the hole.

The only downside was standing for long periods which really buggered my back. I must take this into consideration when I do any future courses.

Tomorrow I have a 2 hour workshop on making things using resin. 

Right now it's time to set up the scrabble, pour a gin and get the towels ready as Himself has taken the dogs for a walk and it's just started piddling down.