Welcome to the Kingswood & Hazel Leys Community Workshop
Our full website is still under construction but we have news to share.
News:
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You can now let us know that you would like to get involved with the workshop by filling in this quick form.
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If you have a question you can email us at info@khlcommunityworkshop.org
What's On:
Open Evenings
The workshop is open to members (including new members) every Tuesday night 7-9pm and every other Thursday night (2nd Feb, 16th Feb, 2nd Mar, 16th Mar, 30th Mar, etc)
Masterclasses
There is lots to get involved with at the Workshop, including a series of day long sessions introducing new art forms, machines and introductory workshops for absolute beginner woodworkers. The sessions are listed below and you can book them all now:
February
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22nd February 7pm-9pm Repair Clinic learn how to repair your clothes and make them last longer.
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25th February 10am-4pm Introduction to CNC Routing. FREE to residents of Kingswood & Hazel Leys.
March
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4th March 10am-4pm Masterclass: Bagello Tapestry with Tina Francis. FREE to residents of Kingswood & Hazel Leys.
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12th March 10am-4pm Introduction to Woodwork Learn how to use basic handtools and wood joins to start your own projects.
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22nd March 7pm-9pm Repair Clinic learn how to repair your clothes and make them last longer.
About Us:
Five years ago, a group of local people came together to explore the possibility of a Community in Sheds project in Kingswood and Hazel Leys. After lots of meetings, discussions, plans and fundraising we have set up a new charity, negotiated a lease with the council and our building is up and almost ready for our full public opening.
"KHL Community in Sheds" is our registered charity set up three years ago to own and manage the workshop. Inside will be a woodworking and DIY workshop including 3D CNC router, table saw, wood turning lathe and more. We also have an art room with multi purpose activities available such as sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting and sublimation printing.
Our ambition at the workshop is to enable people to have the opportunity to participate in individual and community led activities. The workshop is aimed at (but not exclusive to) people who often experience social isolation, exclusion or loneliness, frailty and mild/moderate mental health issues. KHL Community Workshop will provide a socially and volunteer led hub for like-minded individuals to share and learn new skills as well as strengthening community spirit and cohesion.
Find Us:
KHL Community Workshop
School Place
Corby
NN18 0QF
England
The workshop is based in Hazel Leys at Woodsend Bowls Club beside the Neighbourhood Centre on Gainsborough Road and School Place. Limited parking is accessible from School's Place though height restrictions are in place.
With Thanks to:
We have been generously supported with funding by the Kingswood and Hazel Leys Big Local, alongside a health and wellbeing grant from the Corby Health and Wellbeing Forum. Additional funds have come from the Northamptonshire Community Foundation for work during the pandemic making masks and PPE, and a National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All grant towards our solar panels, as well as players from the Corby lottery. Further grants have come from Corby Town Council, North Northamptonshire Council and Creative Kingswood and Hazel Leys. We have had numerous tools donated by individuals and have worked closely with Corby Council to support their work in woodlands.