Throughout history, artisans of all types have had their workspaces. They are the spaces we go to build and create our works. A hobbyists’ workspace is his or her temple, a shrine to the limitless potential of human creativity. From raw materials, we create something unique.
Come now. It’s time for me to take you to church. I am… THE HOBBYIST.
My workspace is sacred. No one else works at my bench. Beyond the fact that I don’t trust anyone with the various implements of death and dismemberment I have lying around, it’s a special place. Even my cat knows that it’s off limits. So, my workspace: let me show you it.
A simple wooden table and chair, some hooks on the wall for tools (which we’ll discuss later) and a small plastic storage cabinet to store works in progress, paint, tools, and materials.
Now, let’s zoom in on the space itself.
This is what my bench looks like before I get started on a new project (which I’ll be documenting for this series). All the tools and supplies I’ll need, laid out for easy access. I’ve lost plenty of screws and tiny pieces to a cluttered workspace, so every time I start a new project I clean up my area. It’s just easier.
Please note the architect’s lamp providing illumination. The better your lighting, the easier it is to work.
So now, for a little challenge. Based on the paints, materials, and supplies I have laid out, what is it I’ll be building?
There isn’t a whole lot to talk about, workspace wise, but I wanted to show everyone what it looks like. Next time we’ll be doing some real meat and potatoes stuff: tools of the trade.
