The Shed

The Shed is a community woodworking and skills-sharing initiative located at within South Wigston at Elliott Hall for Youth & Community (CIC). This project, inspired by "Men in Sheds," welcomes adults over 18, offering a space to learn woodworking, use shared tools, and work on various projects.
The Shed Details

  • Location: Found on the right side of the Elliott Hall building at 14 Albion Street, South Wigston, LE18 4SA.
  • Cost: £3.00 per session, plus material costs.
  • Activities: Participants engage in woodworking to create items like bird boxes, bug hotels, and stools.
  • Contact: To learn more, call 07703 441894 or visit www.elliotthall.net. 


The Shed Opening Hours
The project is open four mornings each week: 

  • Monday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm 


Other Creative Groups at Elliott Hall

Elliott Hall also hosts various other creative and wellbeing activities: 

  • Wood Carving/Woodwork: Meets on the left side of the building on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
  • Craft Groups: Sessions for knitting, crochet, and sewing are held on Tuesdays (9:30 am – 12:30 pm), Thursdays (1:30 pm – 4:30 pm), and Fridays (6:00 pm – 8:30 pm).
  • Drop-in Art Group: A self-directed drawing and painting class on Tuesdays from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.


The Shed Shop

All items are made at the shed

Light made with old plane

£35.00

Nest of tables 


£50.00

Ouside Planter


£10.00
(Made to order)

Tea light candle holder

£15.00

Glass coffee table





£40.00

Oak Table 

670 W
950 H
765 H

£50.00

Bird Tables

These tables can either be painted or left to natural wood

£35.00 Natural
£45.00 Painted

Book Case

Book case with glass doors.


£45.00

Carved Plate





£10..00

Candle Holders





£8..00

Carved Bowl





£10.00

Plant Stand





£8.00

Chopping Boards





£10.00

Bird Feeder





£8.00

 
Buying & collecting of items
If you wish to buy an item, these items need to be collected as unable to post from venue:
14 Albion Street, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4SA.
You can arrange to collect items when group meets at venue or email to arrange a different day.