With initial guidance from other members, she is now competent on the lathe, drill press, table saw, thicknesser, jigsaw and linisher.

“I enjoy producing useful items for my home,” Ann said, including shelving, storage boxes, hat rack, collapsible luggage rack and a bedside tray.

She particularly enjoys using slabs of attractively-grained hardwood timbers sourced from local timber mills to produce the tops for coffee tables and then constructing the table that will hold it up using her own designs.

Ann has also made garden art using CDs attached to coiled steel.

“When I bought my house, I needed furniture and realised I could make something more unique than I could buy.”

The shed welcomes women and Ann “jumped at the chance”.

Her interest began as a child watching her handyman father in his shed and later being involved in building her first home.

New members are always welcome. You will find the shed at the back of Moruya High School or ring Terry on 0418 422 403 or Greg on 0427 571 315.