WHO WE ARE
We are a not-for-profit charity based in Perth, Western Australia. Until we establish a permanent facility, we are operating out of hired venues that are predominantly based in Subiaco, offering a variety of workshops and activities ranging from woodworking and home maintenance to creative projects, guest speakers, and social gatherings. We have a strong emphasis on skill sharing, mentoring, and community collaboration and engagement.
Our guiding beacon is anything and everything that allows women to unearth their potential. The saw blade in our logo represents our mission to support women experience the joy in discovering skills they either didn't know existed, or lacked the confidence to pursue. In doing so, we hope to see friendships, creative expression, and confidence thrive.
OUR STORY
The Subiaco Women’s Shed began in September 2023, sparked by the vision of our founder, Emma Rudd. Capturing the interest of the Subiaco community, Emma’s idea quickly gained momentum through Facebook. Five amazing women soon joined her, bringing their unique skills and passion to help get it going. Six months later, assisted by wisdom and guidance of fellow Men's, Women's, and Community Shed alike, we incorporated as a not-for-profit with our small team of six: Kahli, Jackie, Lauren, Kamila, Lizzy, Emma and Jacinta. In July 2024 we gained charitable status, and officially launched on the 9th of August 2024.
EVENTS
WOODWORK PILOT
As a community driven initiative, we will be rolling out a woodworking pilot to inform our woodworking workshops in 2025. Over 6 sessions, we will run through basics principles, planning and terminology. Members are invited to attend one of these sessions where we will keenly observe what works well, or not so well. Expressions of interest in attending these workshops or facilitating or helping will be released shortly.
COFFEE PERIODICALS
Our coffee catchups are a great opportunity to learn more about us, meet other women, and tell us what you would like to see from the shed. We will be hosting this gathering on a monthly basis, with the occasional crafty activity thrown in.
WA MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Mental Health Week WA is coming in October and we will be hosting a series of events including a walk and talk, and morning tea. Details will be finalised shortly.
HOME & CAR MAINTENENCE
Car and home maintenance is a popular skill set requested by women. In October we have a car maintenance workshop, and are actively working on introducing home maintenance.
BECOME A MEMBER
Annual membership fee is $75. Members will have access to our workshops (additional class fees may apply) that are uniquely designed to empower women in a range of skills such as woodworking, home maintenance and car maintenance.
Membership includes access to our members hub, guest speaker events covering women's health and wellbeing, and social events.
We also value skill sharing and encourage our members to become mentors and facilitators. For many women who struggle with self doubt and confidence, it is incredibly powerful to see how much joy your teaching can bring others. It is a myth that you need to be a master in the topic in order to teach others. We want mentorship to apply throughout every aspect of the shed. For example tangible technical skills, soft skills in writing and communication, finance and governance skills, event management, IT, innovation, creative expression.. the list goes on!
For those experiencing financial difficulties please email chair@subiws.org.au