# Event Details - **Event Name**: "On the Bench" Community Workshop – Help us Build Benches for Durham Bus Stops - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This is a FREE community workshop to provide benches for the Durham community. Please register through our website here: https://bullcitywoodshop.org/pages/community-woodworking-classes-bull-city-woodshop *** Grab a friend and come along to build a bench that will impact the wider Durham Community! This community workshop will offer the tools, materials, plans, and support to guide you through building a bench as a participant in the class. Workshops are led by volunteer instructors from several local nonprofit partners. The bench will then be delivered to a local bus stop that is lacking seating. This initiative is put together in partnership with Play, NC, Bike Durham, and the Bull City Woodshop. Read more about it here! https://playdurham.com/bench/ While the workshop is FREE for you, there is still a cost to providing these benches! Each bench costs appx $125. If you would like to donate towards this initiative, please do so here: https://playdurham.com/product/on-the-bench/ Please note: Registration is for one participant only. If you plan to attend with a friend, family member, or child, each person must reserve their own seat. Children must be 12 years of age or older and accompanied by an adult for the entire workshop. This class is not designed for younger children. All participants must complete a liability waiver before entering the workshop or participating in any activities. Please complete the waiver ahead of time here: https://bullcitywoodshop.org/pages/forms If you have any accessibility needs or would benefit from accommodations during the workshop, please reach out ahead of time through the contact page on our website so we can best support your experience. We have multiple dates and timeslots available, so please choose one! Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm 1:00pm – 4:00pm Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm 1:00pm – 4:00pm 👟 What to Bring: Closed-toed shoes, no loose clothing or jewelry. All materials, tools, and safety equipment provided. (NO CROCS!) To join the waitlist for upcoming On the Bench workshops, please click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG0akfBiQwsTibMoxvFiTmfHdJZMqZFypYhwWIx2N8vVINZQ/viewform - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/on-the-bench-community-workshop-help-us-build-benches-for-durham-bus-stops/200030233902244 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 9 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 1912 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina - **lat**: 35.98017 - **long**: -78.88152 - **full address**: 1912 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "On the Bench" Community Workshop – Help us Build Benches for Durham Bus Stops - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a3fd57df1a72940c0189cf435f0b57d34eb0402ec6f5ad5bf4255f75f86d0bab-rimg-w823-h823-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787291577 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "On the Bench" Community Workshop - Help us Build Benches for Durham Bus Stops being held? - **A:** "On the Bench" Community Workshop - Help us Build Benches for Durham Bus Stops takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1912 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina. - **Q**: Who is organizing "On the Bench" Community Workshop - Help us Build Benches for Durham Bus Stops? - **A:** "On the Bench" Community Workshop - Help us Build Benches for Durham Bus Stops is organized by Bull City Woodshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "On the Bench" Community Workshop - Help us Build Benches for Durham Bus Stops is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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