About this workshop
DIYD is thrilled to partner with Queer Birders of Cincinnati to host a Bluebird House-building workshop! Not a big DIYer? Never used a power tool? Not to worry, all of our Bluebird houses will be pre-cut, we'll teach you how to use a few tools, and your job will be to assemble your bluebird house by clamping it, gluing it, and nailing it together with a battery-powered nail gun.
Thank you to Wild Birds Unlimited, Nature Shop for sponsoring this event! Visit them at https://www.wbu.com.
Mandatory safety and tool demos will take place every 30 minutes.
You will be prompted at check out to choose your arrival time to join a safety demonstration and bluebird info slideshow and then we'll send you on your way to build your own bluebird house to take home:
Arrive at 9:50AM for the 10AM safety demo + bluebird info
Arrive at 10:20AM for the 10:30AM safety demo + bluebird info
Arrive at 10:50AM for the 11AM safety demo + bluebird info
Arrive at 11:20AM for the 11:30AM safety demo + bluebird info
Arrive at 11:50AM for the 12PM safety demo + bluebird info (This is the last demo)
Clean-up and load out takes place by 1PM.
Why build a bluebird house?
Over the past few decades, bluebird boxes have helped recover eastern as well as western and mountain bluebirds recover from a declining population. Bluebirds are considered cavity nesters and today, natural cavities have become fewer and fathers between. Thus, bluebirds have increasingly relied on human-made homes. More information regarding placing, monitoring, and cleaning your bluebird boxes will be shared during the workshop 🏡
Can I bring my child?
Young adults ages of 16-18 can attend and participate fully in the workshop with supervision of a guardian and with a signed parental consent form. Children between the ages of 12-16 can assist with bluebird house building inside the training center with a signed parental consent form and guardian supervision at all times, and can watch tool demonstrations, but will not be premitted to use power tools. Children under the age of 12 can attend and help decorate a bluebird house, but will be required to remain outside the main training center at all times, cannot use any power tools, and must be supervised at all times.
Date, Location, and Parking information:
Sunday, February 22nd, with arrival time slots between 9:50AM and 11:50AM.
Cincinnati Toolbank Training Center (1682 E Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237)
Park anywhere in the small lot around the building. Enter through the front door - someone will be there to greet you and direct you up to the training facility on the second floor.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early!
About our instructors:
Dani Fraley is a professional woodworker that began her career in 2018 after working as a structural and graphic designer. She has worked in both residential and commercial sectors on a variety of projects, and brings a wealth of both general and specialized knowledge to her classes. Dani now has her own small business and a workshop in Camp Washington called Suncraft Collective.
Dani knows how rewarding it is to work with your hands to make something, and believes it should be accessible to everyone. She enjoys helping others grow their confidence and skills, while emphasizing safety and positivity.
Kylie Cowden (she/they) is a carpenter with a passion for woodworking and combining the two. Their goal is to share their experience and tips they’ve learned along the way on how to be self sufficient and confident in taking on every step of the project, no matter the material, tool, or skill set required.
About Do It Yourself Darlin: Do It Yourself Darlin fills the gap in practical home education by teaching the fundamentals of home repair and maintenance—empowering individuals to care for their homes, strengthen housing stability, and explore the trades.
About DIYD’s Ticket Cost Options
If the Full Cost Ticket is financially comfortable for you, we ask that you purchase this ticket to help DIYD offset the costs of workshop expenses.
If the Full Cost Ticket is a stretch for you at this time, choose a lower cost ticket that suits your financial capacity.
If you would like to make a donation beyond the ticket cost, choose the Full Cost + Donation option to include a $20 donation with your ticket, and support our sliding scale model.
About this workshop
DIYD is thrilled to partner with Queer Birders of Cincinnati to host a Bluebird House-building workshop! Not a big DIYer? Never used a power tool? Not to worry, all of our Bluebird houses will be pre-cut, we'll teach you how to use a few tools, and your job will be to assemble your bluebird house by clamping it, gluing it, and nailing it together with a battery-powered nail gun.
Thank you to Wild Birds Unlimited, Nature Shop for sponsoring this event! Visit them at https://www.wbu.com.
Mandatory safety and tool demos will take place every 30 minutes.
You will be prompted at check out to choose your arrival time to join a safety demonstration and bluebird info slideshow and then we'll send you on your way to build your own bluebird house to take home:
Arrive at 9:50AM for the 10AM safety demo + bluebird info
Arrive at 10:20AM for the 10:30AM safety demo + bluebird info
Arrive at 10:50AM for the 11AM safety demo + bluebird info
Arrive at 11:20AM for the 11:30AM safety demo + bluebird info
Arrive at 11:50AM for the 12PM safety demo + bluebird info (This is the last demo)
Clean-up and load out takes place by 1PM.
Why build a bluebird house?
Over the past few decades, bluebird boxes have helped recover eastern as well as western and mountain bluebirds recover from a declining population. Bluebirds are considered cavity nesters and today, natural cavities have become fewer and fathers between. Thus, bluebirds have increasingly relied on human-made homes. More information regarding placing, monitoring, and cleaning your bluebird boxes will be shared during the workshop 🏡
Can I bring my child?
Young adults ages of 16-18 can attend and participate fully in the workshop with supervision of a guardian and with a signed parental consent form. Children between the ages of 12-16 can assist with bluebird house building inside the training center with a signed parental consent form and guardian supervision at all times, and can watch tool demonstrations, but will not be premitted to use power tools. Children under the age of 12 can attend and help decorate a bluebird house, but will be required to remain outside the main training center at all times, cannot use any power tools, and must be supervised at all times.
Date, Location, and Parking information:
Sunday, February 22nd, with arrival time slots between 9:50AM and 11:50AM.
Cincinnati Toolbank Training Center (1682 E Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237)
Park anywhere in the small lot around the building. Enter through the front door - someone will be there to greet you and direct you up to the training facility on the second floor.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early!
About our instructors:
Dani Fraley is a professional woodworker that began her career in 2018 after working as a structural and graphic designer. She has worked in both residential and commercial sectors on a variety of projects, and brings a wealth of both general and specialized knowledge to her classes. Dani now has her own small business and a workshop in Camp Washington called Suncraft Collective.
Dani knows how rewarding it is to work with your hands to make something, and believes it should be accessible to everyone. She enjoys helping others grow their confidence and skills, while emphasizing safety and positivity.
Kylie Cowden (she/they) is a carpenter with a passion for woodworking and combining the two. Their goal is to share their experience and tips they’ve learned along the way on how to be self sufficient and confident in taking on every step of the project, no matter the material, tool, or skill set required.
About Do It Yourself Darlin: Do It Yourself Darlin fills the gap in practical home education by teaching the fundamentals of home repair and maintenance—empowering individuals to care for their homes, strengthen housing stability, and explore the trades.
About DIYD’s Ticket Cost Options
If the Full Cost Ticket is financially comfortable for you, we ask that you purchase this ticket to help DIYD offset the costs of workshop expenses.
If the Full Cost Ticket is a stretch for you at this time, choose a lower cost ticket that suits your financial capacity.
If you would like to make a donation beyond the ticket cost, choose the Full Cost + Donation option to include a $20 donation with your ticket, and support our sliding scale model.
