The People's Workshop

Bench is a collaberative co-working space for trades likewood and metal working

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Welcome to Bench

We provide a shared workshop for local craftsman entrepreneurs and give Weekend Warriors a chance to learn, and improve their skills while working on their own projects.

Our collaberative co-working space is ideal for projects large or small. We offer memberships and day-passes, depending on your needs.

Bench Hours

  • Sunday

    12pm-5pm

  • Monday

    * CLOSED *

  • Tuesday

    9am-9pm

  • Wednesday

    9am-5pm

  • Thursday

    9am-9pm

  • Friday

    9am-5pm

  • Saturday

    9am-5pm

Gentleman in Charge

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    Ben Petersen

    Founder/Operations/Master Craftsman
    emailben@philipdesignlab.com twitter@philipdesignlab

    Ben is the iconic BenchMate. He founded PhilipDesignLab in 2009 and has since experienced many of the struggles that entrepreneurs like him face, such as; inadequate shop space and equipment, lack of exposure to the local market, and a lack of assistance in both design and creation. After three years and several changes in location, Ben is creating a space for BenchMates as well as Weekend Warriors to work learn and create.