Thursday 20th December saw a group of ladies and their children working with BFE Construction Tutor Dennis at Ouseburn Community Centre to learn DIY skills by building their very own wooden reindeer – take a look at the photos below to see the morning’s achievements!
If you would like to join in the sessions, call us on 0191 263 2752 to book your place.
Next session, Friday 18th January 9.30-12pm OR 12.30-3pm.

1. Construction Tutor Dennis Baldwin explains how the wooden reindeer will be put together

2. A lesson on the safe use of power tools

3. The DIY ladies have their first go at using the drill

4. Practicing the safe use of a drill

5. The ladies begin to construct the reindeer

6. Practicing the safe use of a hammer and nails to attach the reindeer's ears

7. Ladies use a variety of tools to build their reindeer

8. The reindeer is now starting to take shape

9. Women-Only DIY session learners proudly show off their achievements before taking their reindeer home for their children