If the people who joined the Woodworking for Mental Health classes had their way, the classes would never end.
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Six females and one male were accepted for the free course of weekly two-hour classes held over six weeks at the Narooma Community Men's Shed.
It far exceeded their expectations.
Jen Houghton said it was fantastic.
"I really, really enjoyed it and have been looking forward to Thursdays.
"I wish it could continue and keep going," Ms Houghton said.
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Gaye Tuckwell loved the entire experience.
"A fabulous group of people and great instructors who were very patient.
"It was fabulous and I wish it could continue," Ms Tuckwell said.
Alana Baker made new friends.
"It was good to get out and have somewhere to go and something to do," Ms Baker said.
Learning, sense of achievement
Ms Houghton said they only scratched the surface and there is still so much more to learn, however she is already more confident using tools.
Sue Dickson always looked forward to the Thursday classes.
She found it particularly valuable to learn which machines, tools and saws to use and to identify different timbers for particular projects.
"I am looking forward to Fridays (ladies' day) when I can come all day and just muck about and play with wood," Ms Dickson said.
Wendy Ezendam had not been expecting to make anything in the first few weeks however instructor Dick Nagel had other plans.
"There was no holding back so we achieved a lot," Ms Ezendam saiid
She had come to the shed the day before by herself and worked on a machine.
"A couple of men asked me if I needed help because they could see I was looking for something," Ms Ezendam said.
Ms Houghton said anyone who walks through her front door is greeted by "look what I made".
Big plans
All seven have become members of the shed and are eager to work on new projects.
Ms Dickson appreciated the instructors' patience.
"It is hard to judge where we are all at as some did woodwork at school and some feel confident with some tools."
Mr Nagel said it had been a pleasure to have them at the shed.
"They are willing to learn and want to learn and they are so enthusiastic."
The course of six weekly classes was made possible through a $14,958 ClubGRANT from Narooma Sporting & Services Club (Club Narooma ) and Narooma Golf Club.
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