I have been a volunteer at BCW and this is what I chose to do with my free time because the effort to educate kids outside of school and helping them to use their hands and their minds is so important to me. The ability to make something yourself is empowering and builds confidence whether you are 10 or into you're 70s and 80s. Check out Bull City Woodshop for yourself or your kids!
James Evans
Oct 15, 2025
5
The Bull City Woodshop is a truly awesome resource for anyone who wants to work with wood, learn skills, and develop community.
Many years ago I really enjoyed woodworking - but between pursuing a busy career and lack of space, I haven't been able to continue this highly enjoyable activity. Now that I am retired I decided to get back involved with woodworking.
The Bull City Woodshop is an absolutely incredible space. They have a good deal of very nice equipment and the supervisor with whom I've worked so far (John) at open shop hours is extremely helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. Everyone I've met is very nice and helpful. Andrea deserves tremendous credit for spearheading this entire organization.
I am delighted to have found this resource and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Cleo G
Jun 28, 2025
5
I just attended the pen turning workshop with Tom, and it was a really great experience! It introduced me to the lathe and I was able to walk away with a lovely pen that I’ll be able to give as a gift to a loved one. I felt the instruction was clear and easy to understand, there was easy access to the tools, and the three hour timeframe was perfect. The workshop seemed well-kitted-out and I look forward to other classes in the future.
Shelby Roberts
Jun 27, 2025
5
My daughter has the absolute best time at woodworking camp! She wanted to leave the house everyday and was sooo sad when it had to close early one day. She built confidence with tools, used her imagination, and learned lots of new skills. We will 100% be back!
Lin Wang
Jun 19, 2025
5
My 13 year old boy just completed a 3 day summer camp. He learned so much and was so proud of what he made. I also took a power tool training there before. Awesome non profit, teaches valuable skills and boost confidence for kids and adults. Highly recommend!
Angela Bell-Morris
Feb 16, 2025
5
Our Cadette Girl Scout troop came to Bull City Woodshop to complete our woodworking badge. It was so well run! The girls loved what they built and had a great time!
Ashley Ransom
Feb 4, 2025
5
My son just started a class there this semester, and I am so impressed. He loves it and is so enthusiastic to share what he’s learning. The volunteers are patient and attentive, and seeing how smoothly things run is impressive. The shop itself and the classes are incredibly well-organized, which is no small thing for a large woodshop with a lot of people coming in and out for classes. The curriculum for the class is incredibly well structured and carefully thought out. Andrea is doing an amazing job, and this place is a Durham treasure!
Brad Broge
Dec 21, 2024
5
It's a great place with some great people doing great work. I may be biased though, because I volunteer. My wife and I made some great ornaments at the turning class!
Va Lit
Dec 17, 2024
5
My son had a week of summer camp at BCW and loved it - so we enrolled him in the semester youth program. It is amazing how much he has learned so far and how proud he feels of his work. The shop is great and the volunteers that work with the kids are very invested in helping the kids learn skills and independence. Love that this is a non-profit organization focused on helping youth and the community learn trade skills.
