The Craftsman's Ink

Exploring the delicate intersection of heritage techniques and modern DIY culture at The Artisan Hub.

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Tales from the Bench

Curated insights, step-by-step guides, and deep dives into the soul of artisanal craft.

Restoring a 19th Century Chair
Tutorial

Restoring a 19th Century Chair

We're stripping back centuries of lacquer to reveal the raw heart of French walnut. It's a slow process, but why rush beauty?

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Selecting the Right Grain
Supplies

Selecting the Right Grain

Have you ever wondered how the direction of a fiber dictates the strength of your build? We dive into the physics of timber.

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Interview with a local Queens maker
Interview

Queens Modernist: Local Spotlight

Our team sat down with Elias, a neighborhood maker blending industrial steel with reclaimed New York oak. Here's his secret.

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Join our Brooklyn Studio Sessions

Don't just read about it. Our monthly workshops in Queens and Brooklyn are where the theory meets the chisel. We believe every hand has a story to tell.

Will yours be next? Our Autumn cohort is 85% full.

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Hand Tooling
Natural Stains

Voices from the Workshop

Minas Mandolini

"The weekend workshop at The Artisan Hub changed how I look at my old furniture. Pure inspiration."

Minas Mandolini
Gerth Vondiziano

"Why did we choose The Artisan Hub? Because their attention to grain honesty is unmatched in New York. We've sourced all our shop wood here for 4 years."

Gerth Vondiziano
Vondiz Woodworks

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