Shed Workshops
What are Shed Workshops?
Since mid-2019 Wellington Branch 50 NZART has held regular Shed Workshops. These have proved popular, providing an opportunity for amateur operators to learn about techniques and topics in a more practical setting in somebody's shed/garage on a Sunday afternoon. They also represent a chance to share technical experience and ideas and to get started on a new project.
Each workshop has a nominated lead and is held in the garage of a local amateur radio operator. The workshops usually focus on a specific topic or technical activity, although this does not preclude anyone introducing unscheduled topics at a workshop.
Workshops may spin off projects, such as the construction of homebrew Magnetic Loop Antennas. Where a series of workshops are focussed on construction of something of interest to attendees (or a group of attendees), donations may be requested to cover consumables/projects. Sometimes these are paid for out of club funds.
Workshop format
Workshops are scheduled for a Sunday between 1pm and 3pm, normally on the first full weekend of a month. Each workshop session has a nominated lead/convenor who sets the agenda and timetable as appropriate.
Upcoming Shed Workshops