Vision
At Welch Workshop we aim to help dads learn how to grow their skills and inspire them to build stronger bonds with their families. Through learning practical and handy skills, we want dads become a better version of themselves and to pass down their knowledge to their kids.
Values
Family
“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”
– Michael J. Fox.
Family is our top priority. Everything we do as fathers is for our families. The more we can grow ourselves, the more we can help others. Crafting and hands on activities help build stronger bonds and how to be more creative.
Curiosity
“The important thing is to not stop questioning, curiosity has its own reason for existing”
– Albert Einstein
We live in the information age and there are no excuses not to be learning something new everyday. Children are often curious about their surroundings as they grow, we have to remember to let them ask questions.
Integrity
“The time is always right to do what is right”
– Martin Luther King jr.
An important value to have and to pass down to our children. Every action we take will be used for the good of others. While it might be necessary for us to monetize our content to support our family and cause, we will do our best to be open and honest about it.
Respect
“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”
– Dr. Seuss
Respect is very important to us. It doesn’t matter where you live, what you look like, or what you believe in we just want to help everyone learn how to better themselves. We want to build a community of respectful fathers that want to help each other grow and learn together.
Compassion
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
– Maya Angelou
We are all in this world together and should look out for each other. As we grow, our ability to help those in need will expand. Whether it be local communities to worldwide outreach, our goal is to help future generations understand the importance of practical hands-on skills and self sufficiency.
About Welch Workshop
I often find it difficult to talk about myself, and chances are very few people will actually read this. However, for those who wish to know more about how Welch Workshop came to be.
I have been a maker my entire live. I was always building things, or “designing” things in my mind. My favorite toys were always Lego, erector sets, K’Nex or anything that allowed me to build.
My Grandfather got me into woodworking and chip carving when I was old enough to handle a carving knife. My grandparents were retired need something to do so they became very crafty people. When I visited we were either playing cards, fishing, or crafting something.
I have a high aptitude and passion for building, it doesn’t really matter what the material is. I gravitated towards woodworking because of my Grandfather and the lower barrier for entry. I love fabricating things out of metal and welding and hope to enter the world of 3d printing when I have the opportunity. I have also found that I have an affinity to CAD or 3d modeling and can’t wait to start teaching others how to use it.
I never considered my self a teacher, however I have a strong passion for building and one of the best ways to improve yourself is by teaching others.
My children are huge part of my life and I’m excited to pass on my skills and knowledge to them. My idea for this website is to inspire other fathers to turn off the TV and put down their phones and make something with their kids. You would not believe the experiences you will have when you start this crafting journey. These are the memories that will your children and grandchildren will keep with them for the rest of their lives.
Thank you for you support and hopefully we can grow together.
Chris