Workshop Signup
Dealing With Drywall - Learn to Patch a Hole and Tape Seams
For: Beginners. No experience necessary.
When: Saturday December 6th, from 10am to 12 noon
Where: At the St. John’s Tool Library - 151 Empire Avenue
You can finally take down that strategically-placed painting: in this workshop, you'll learn how to patch and plaster different holes in your drywall / gyproc walls. Everyone will have the chance to practice how it feels and what to look for as they patch holes and tape seams for themselves.
A practical workshop featuring demonstrations with an experienced instructor and an opportunity for you to get hands-on with taping a drywall seam and patching a hole.
About the Instructor
Rob has spent the better part of the last twenty years working various construction and handyman jobs, amassing experience in multiple areas from rough construction to finish carpentry, plaster, and paint. After running his own renovation business for some time, he is now working primarily in film but still does the occasional renovation job on the side.
Tools 102 - Building a Raised Garden Bed
Learn how to build a simple rectangular raised garden bed with basic tool use.
This includes:
Using a circular saw, grinder, tape measure, level, drill/driver
Material selection, cost and places to purchase on the Avalon
Adapting the design and materials for different sized garden beds
This workshop is held in collaboration with the Eric Street Community Garden, and is held at the community garden at 30 Eric Street, St. John’s (see Google Maps link).
Note that this workshop is held outdoors, and there’s no seating or facilities. Please come dressed for the weather, and prepared to get hands-on cutting and building.
Key details:
Eric St. Community Garden: 30 Eric Street, St. John’s (see Google Maps link).
10am to 1pm (Note: We’re aiming for this to be quicker, but 3h is to ensure no one is rushed)
Saturday the 4th of October, 2025. Note that if the workshop is moved due to weather, we’ll contact you by email 24h before
Please bring safety glasses, earmuffs/earplugs, a dust mast, and gloves if you have them. These will also be available for those who don’t have them.
Power Tools 101
Learn how to safely use some common power tools that you can borrow from the St. John’s Tool Library.
All skill levels welcome.
This workshop covers the basic use, maintenance, and safety considerations of circular saws, jig saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, angle grinders, multi-tools, routers, drills, and sanders.