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.
Trisha Laszlo
Nov 7, 2024
5
I love this place! I had been looking for things to do for my 13 year old son. It can be difficult to find things that he enjoys. Right after the first class I asked him how it went and he liked it! Such a great win. Additionally, I've had the opportunity to observe some of the classes from the sidelines and I'm super impressed with all the volunteer teachers. They are all wonderful and supportive, even when my child can be a little cranky in class after a long day. I really appreciate that this place exists and how supportive they are for kids. I just might take an adult class myself soon!
