The Woodworking Studio
The woodworking studio is located on the Exchange's main floor, prioritizing creating an accessible creator space for the community. It provides anyone interested in woodworking with the materials and tools required to complete projects. It is a space for amateur woodworkers to explore their potential. It also provides space for those who have downsized their tools and woodworking area to get reintroduced to woodworking, and it provides creators with the equipment to produce work that can be sold. The space will be staffed by skilled woodworkers who can assist in projects and run workshops for new and experienced woodworkers.
Membership
The woodworking studio is accessible to members and provides great space for amateurs and experts alike.
Programmes
Staff will be offering introductory and advance woodworking workshops to the public. These will be open to members and non-members of the woodworking studio.
MEMBERSHIP RATES AND OTHER FEES
Daily $22.60
Monthly $84.75
Six Month $474.60
Annual $881.40
Monthly Storage $50.00
Six Month Storage $250.00
Annual Storage $500.00
LIABILITY WAIVER REQUIREMENTS
All attendees and members of the woodworking studio must sign the City Liability Waiver before conducting any work in the space.
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
Step 1: Fill in the liability and release form HERE. You must read and sign the liability waiver and release.
Step 2: Complete payment HERE. You will be asked to join with a login and password. Look for “Woodwork Studio Membership”. Membership can be attained with a credit card online. Cash or Interac payment can be accepted at the Niagara Falls History Museum Front Desk only. Your payment will be applied after you complete the mandatory training. Monthly payments are available.
Step 3: Schedule a required hands-on training. Please contact us HERE to book a time.
Step 4: You may operate the machinery once you have been trained and have building access.
The waiver and training is valid for two years upon activation.
MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE
Membership info package is here
This is all the info you will need for your membership. Included is;
- list of tools and equipment
- details about your safety certification
- membership rates and fees
- liability waiver requirements
- workshop responsibilities
- conduct and rules
- roles of city employees
- access hours
Commercial Membership
- All benefits of an individual membership for ONE business owner
- All benefits of an individual membership for ONE additional business owner / employee / helper
- One storage locker unit in the basement (if available)
- Chance to rent additional locker units, if available, on a first come first served base for an annual fee of $500.00Chance to rent additional working spaces like the studios on 2nd floor, if available
$1780 + HST
ACCESS HOURS
The woodworking studio will be operational during these hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9 am – 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am – 9 pm
Thursday 9 am – 9 pm
Friday 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday 9 am – 9 pm
Sunday 9 am – 9 pm
Machinery and Tools Available
We will attempt to maximize the space on the site and also provide the most equipment available to complete most projects. We will not have every possible piece of equipment but will do our best to ensure we can accommodate most projects and level of craftsperson.
Link to Woodworking Safety Manual
CONTACT
Sylvia Beben
Cultural Development Coordinator
