CASTLEMAINE & SURROUNDS WOMEN'S SHED

The Castlemaine & Surrounds Women’s Shed was established to make a space for women to learn about handy work and enjoy making and repairing things.  

Started in 2017 as a Facebook group to equip women, especially single women, with skills they felt they needed,  we are currently in the process  of establishing the Women's Shed more formally, after running regular workshops at Castlemaine Community House. With the support of the community and Mount Alexander Shire,  we have been able to purchase tools to equip our (bright orange!) Tradie Trailer. 

The aim remains to have our own shed one day, with all the tools we need to equip women skills they want to learn in a safe, social and supportive space.

The CWS Working Committee is comprised of  Johanna Winchcomb, Jan Roest, Claire Wiglesworth, Donna, Gayle Gissing, Fionna Allan & Josie Berto. 

We would love to hear from anyone who is interested in supporting the Women's Shed in any capacity. 

Email: castlemainesurroundswomensshed@gmail.com

Thanks to Josie Berto who has organised a Go Fund Me campaign for the CWS: www.gofundme.com/f/castlemaine-womens-shed

There's a host of people in our community who help make The Castlemaine & Surrounds Women's Shed happen, and we'd like to acknowledge & thank the following people for their support. 

• Castlemaine Community House
• Country Wide Building Services
• Lady Adventurer Creative Projects
• Mt Alexander Timber & Hardware
• Mt Alexander Shire Council
• Robert Buckler
• Shedshaker Brewing

Thanks to all the people who have contributed to the CSWS Working Committee: Johanna Winchcomb, Alona Kanigher, Jan Roest, Claire Wiglesworth, Donna, Gayle Gissing, Fionna Allan & Josie Berto, and to Zoe Astrid for originating the Facebook group in 2017. 

There are many others out there who have supported us in many ways, we thank you too! 

If you are interested in supporting the Castlemaine & Surrounds Women's Shed, please get in touch.