I operate a training program for young woodworkers in the D.C. area through Covenant House Washington, DC. Ever three months, up to six skilled young men and women complete our workshop program, and beging the process of looking for work in the field – as entry-level helpers in cabinet, solid surface and exhibit shops. These young people are finishing the last phase of a long-term program, helping them move from abandonment and homelessness to stable living and long-erm employment. They treat our training program like a job, and we only recommend those who demonstrate real commitment and initiative for work.
We’re always looking for leads on shops in the DC area that are accessable via public transportation – not all of our graduates have their own vehicles yet – and hope that these employers are looking for dependable, skilled, trustworthy helpers with 400+ hours of hands-on shop training.
If anybody knows a contact within metro bus / rail distance of DC, we’d love to learn more.
We are currently working with CSI in Hyattsville, Dahlquist Studios in Alexandria, and looking for more shops inside the beltway to offer helpers to.
We also are seeking volunteers – we work with four from the Washington Woodworker’s Guild – check out their volunteers in our shop at http://www.washingtonwoodworkersguild.org/images/Covenant_House/wwg_members_Covenant_House.htm
We trade shop time for volunteering – stop by and use our 12″ jointer, 24″ planer, 24″ band saw or CNC router!
Thanks in advance for your attention. You can learn more about our program by clicking on or copying and pasting the links below.
Matt Barinholtz
Covenant House Washington, DC
Learn more about Covenant House Washington at http://www.covenanthousedc.org
Check out the Artisans in Techniques Magazine
http://www.acteonline.org/members/techniques/oct04_feature3.cfm
Read or download a PDF of the CHW Artisans Program story:
http://www.covenanthousedc.org/News&Views/newsviews.htm
http://www.covenanthousedc.org/Documents/CHW_Artisans.pdf
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Hi,
I'm actually located in Baltimore but you might try contacting the Shakespeare Theatre. I have a friend who works there and I know they send out periodic calls for people to help build sets. I think the set shop might
be in Landsdowne.
Anyway, give them a call and ask for the scene shop number.
Good luck!
Tom
Thanks! We've referred a youth to inquire about an overhire gig. Your direction is helpful!
Any other shops out there that y'all could recommend?
Learn more about Covenant House Washington at http://www.covenanthousedc.org
Check out the Artisans in Techniques Magazine
http://www.acteonline.org/members/techniques/oct04_feature3.cfm
Read or download a PDF of the CHW Artisans Program story:
http://www.covenanthousedc.org/News&Views/newsviews.htm
http://www.covenanthousedc.org/Documents/CHW_Artisans.pdf
Thats great. I hope that contact works out for you.
I pretty much just know Bmore wood shops. There are some sizable ones up here such as Ilex. But I don't know if someone would want to head up here everyday.
Tom
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Matt
Learn more about Covenant House Washington at http://www.covenanthousedc.org
Check out the Artisans in Techniques Magazine
http://www.acteonline.org/members/techniques/oct04_feature3.cfm
Read or download a PDF of the CHW Artisans Program story:
http://www.covenanthousedc.org/News&Views/newsviews.htm
http://www.covenanthousedc.org/Documents/CHW_Artisans.pdf
You might try getting in touch with Nick at the Woodworker's Club in Rockville. His place is just a retail Woodcraft with a shop attached, but he's pretty familiar with the professional shops in Maryland.
http://www.woodworkersclub.com
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