Projects

ALCO Wall Hooks

Location: Canwe Solutions Ltd., 10364 58 Avenue, Edmonton AB, T6H 1B6.

Price: $2 – $5 (sliding scale) per session.

Duration: 3 hours per session, one session per week, for 4 consecutive weeks.

Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Dates: April 10, 17, 24, and May 1, 2022.

  • Each session will last 3 hours, with breaks, and occur once per week for 4 consecutive weeks. The session will be on the same day and time each week.
  • The sessions will be in the afternoon or early evening, with the times and start date to be announced.
  • The Red Bench is located inside Canwe Solutions Ltd. If there are concerns about transportation to and from the shop, please contact us.

Timeline

  • The sessions will include safety training, project planning, equipment training, cutting, grinding, bending, drilling, joint fitting, and welding.

Materials and Safety

Included in the session cost:

  • All materials and services.
  • Tools and equipment.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE), with the exception of suitable footwear.

Participants must be wearing:

  • Closed-toed shoes or boots of a non-synthetic fiber (i.e. leather). We don’t recommend wearing nice shoes or boots! They could get very dirty or damaged. Steel toed footwear is preferred.
  • Long pants and long sleeved shirts made of non-synthetic, breathable material (no leggings!). We recommend wearing bootcut jeans, a shirt, and a flannel. Also – just like the shoes, don’t wear nice clothes. You’ll likely be getting dusty and dirty.

Every participant will receive a safety orientation and training in the safe use of tools and equipment featured in the project. Safety is our utmost priority! A preview of our health and safety program can be read here.

Please note that all Government of Alberta COVID-19 measures will be in place for the duration of this project, including proof of vaccination and mask wearing at all times. Sanitizing wipes and liquid will be provided.

Learning Objectives

In our second, group DIY project, The Red Bench members have the opportunity to fabricate their own wall hooks.

The project objective is for participants to gain experience in metalworking, tool use, and safe workshop practices. The project outcome is the fabrication of a wall hook.

We want to show participants that they can weld, work with metal, and build very cool, functional objects.

We hope that participants will grow strong connections with one another while developing their own self confidence and sense of empowerment in a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment ❤️.

ALCO Jewelry Trees

Location: Canwe Solutions Ltd., 10364 58 Avenue, Edmonton AB, T6H 1B6.

Price: $2 – $5 (sliding scale) per session.

Duration: 3 hours per session, one session per week, for 5 consecutive weeks.

Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Dates: February 20 and 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 2022.

  • Each session will last 3 hours, with breaks, and occur once per week for 5 consecutive weeks. The session will be on the same day and time each week.
  • The sessions will be in the afternoon or early evening, with the times and start date to be announced.
  • The Red Bench is located inside Canwe Solutions Ltd. If there are concerns about transportation to and from the shop, please contact us.

Timeline

  • The first 4 sessions will include safety training, project planning, equipment training, cutting, grinding, bending, joint fitting, and welding.
  • At the 5th session, participants will tour a local powder coating facility, The Powdermill.

Each participant will be invited to select a colour and finish for their jewelry tree. Powder coating is like painting and provides a finish that is vibrant, long-lasting, and absolutely gorgeous. After the trees are powder coated, participants will be able to take home their finished trees for years of enjoyment and pride in their handiwork.

Materials and Safety

Included in the session cost:

  • All materials and services, including The Powdermill tour.
  • Tools and equipment.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE), with the exception of suitable footwear.

Participants must be wearing:

  • Closed-toed shoes or boots of a non-synthetic fiber (i.e. leather). We don’t recommend wearing nice shoes or boots! They could get very dirty or damaged. Steel toed footwear is preferred.
  • Long pants and long sleeved shirts made of non-synthetic, breathable material (no leggings!). We recommend wearing bootcut jeans, a shirt, and a flannel. Also – just like the shoes, don’t wear nice clothes. You’ll likely be getting dusty and dirty.

Every participant will receive a safety orientation and training in the safe use of tools and equipment featured in the project. Safety is our utmost priority! A preview of our health and safety program can be read here.

Please note that all Government of Alberta COVID-19 measures will be in place for the duration of this project, including proof of vaccination and mask wearing at all times. Sanitizing wipes and liquid will be provided.

Learning Objectives

In our inaugural, group DIY project, The Red Bench members have the opportunity to design and fabricate their own jewelry trees.

The project objective is for participants to gain experience in design, metalworking, tool use, and safe workshop practices. The project outcome is the fabrication of a jewelry tree.

We want to show participants that they can weld, work with metal, and build very cool, functional objects.

We hope that participants will grow strong connections with one another while developing their own self confidence and sense of empowerment in a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment.