A Women’s Workshop on Thursday, July 23, in Richmond, taught attendees how to build a step stool.
Women’s Workshop Richmond is a non-profit with the goal of empowering women through power tools, and conducts creative workshops led by a certified carpenter. Learn more at womensworkshoprichmond.blogspot.com.
Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
Women’s Workshop of Richmond Executive Director Shana Nissenbaum teaches participants how to build a step stool Thursday, July 23. 
Aisha Cooper, right, helps Blythe Lakes assemble a step stool during a Women’s Workshop on Thursday, July 23, in Richmond. 
Women’s Workshop of Richmond Executive Director Shana Nissenbaum, right, shows Terris Dillon, left, and Violet Dillon a tip while making step stools Thursday, July 23. 
Abby Vanderpool, using the drill, and Sherrilyn Johnson, right, work together to make their own version of a step stool during a Women’s Workshop Thursday, July 23, in Richmond. Photos by Joshua Smith 
Photos by Joshua Smith 
Photos by Joshua Smith 
Photos by Joshua Smith 
Photos by Joshua Smith
A version of this article appeared in the July 29 2026 print edition of the Western Wayne News.