✦ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Richmond, Indiana
Empowering women through power tools.
WWR creates a safe space for women to learn to use power tools and to build something they can take home and say, "I made this!"
WWR creates a safe space for women to learn to use power tools and to build something they can take home and say, "I made this!"
Women's Workshop Richmond is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Richmond, Indiana. Our goal is to empower women through power tools — in a supportive, judgment-free workshop where every skill level is welcome.
Founded by Shana Nissenbaum — a 3rd grade reading teacher at National Trail Elementary and a Level 2 NCCER certified carpenter through Ivy Tech — WWR teaches women to safely use miter saws, routers, drills, air nailers, and more, while building real projects: raised garden beds, blanket ladders, candy machines, step stools, and pallet pumpkins.
Beyond the workshop, WWR gives back — from building six little free libraries now placed around Richmond to community projects across Wayne County.
Founder & Executive Director
3rd grade teacher by day. Certified Level 2 Carpenter always. Emcee of The Dire Skates roller derby, maker-space leader, and community builder.
Small groups, real tools, and a finished project you take home. No experience needed — safety instruction is built into every session. Follow us on Facebook for the current schedule and registration links.
Real projects from real workshops — candy machines, raised beds, and the women who built them.
Every workshop ends with "I made this!" — and it rarely stops there.
Jordyn came to a raised garden bed workshop having barely touched a tool. Three hours later, she had a finished bed — and within weeks she'd built a second large planter and a third smaller one, entirely on her own.
An Army veteran, Brandi had a list of DIY projects she never thought she could tackle. After one workshop, she was off — advancing so quickly she may soon help lead future sessions.
The famous Mommy & Me candy machine — in action.
Every purchase is handmade in our workshop and directly funds our mission. Add items to your cart and check out securely with PayPal.
Six sides for your fidgeting needs: super smooth, squishy, "worry stone" indent, burned-in texture, spinning fun, and grooves. Pickup or shipped.
1 cube = $6.00
Give someone the "I made this!" feeling — or WWR gear.
After checkout, tell us the recipient via our gift card form.
The backyard hit — a tiny picnic table feeder for your squirrels. Three styles: plain, with attached cup, or with an embedded screw for corn cobs. Local pickup near Richmond, IN (these generally don't ship).
Email to OrderWomen's Workshop Richmond is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Every dollar keeps workshops affordable and tools running.
🔒 Secure checkout via PayPal to womensworkshoprichmond@gmail.com.
Prefer a check? Mail to 10 Quaker Hill Dr, Richmond, IN 47374.
10 Quaker Hill Drive
Richmond, IN 47374