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Tools 102 - Building a Raised Garden Bed
Learn how to build a simple rectangular raised garden bed with basic tool use.
This includes:
Using a circular saw, grinder, tape measure, level, drill/driver
Material selection, cost and places to purchase on the Avalon
Adapting the design and materials for different sized garden beds
This workshop is held in collaboration with the Eric Street Community Garden, and is held at the community garden at 30 Eric Street, St. John’s (see Google Maps link).
Note that this workshop is held outdoors, and there’s no seating or facilities. Please come dressed for the weather, and prepared to get hands-on cutting and building.
Key details:
Eric St. Community Garden: 30 Eric Street, St. John’s (see Google Maps link).
10am to 1pm (Note: We’re aiming for this to be quicker, but 3h is to ensure no one is rushed)
Saturday the 4th of October, 2025. Note that if the workshop is moved due to weather, we’ll contact you by email 24h before
Please bring safety glasses, earmuffs/earplugs, a dust mast, and gloves if you have them. These will also be available for those who don’t have them.
Power Tools 101
Learn how to safely use some common power tools that you can borrow from the St. John’s Tool Library.
All skill levels welcome.
This workshop covers the basic use, maintenance, and safety considerations of circular saws, jig saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, angle grinders, multi-tools, routers, drills, and sanders.