April 28 - 30, 2025
Apr. 28-30 · Stair Construction
Hammerstone Ithaca • 720 West Green Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Organized by Hammerstone: Carpentry for Women, LLCAbout this event
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Overview: In this class we’ll cover the fundamental rules of designing a set of stairs including the relationship between rise and run, handrail design, and headroom clearances. We’ll step through the process of designing a set of code-compliant stairs in a given space, and consider what constraints might limit your own design. Once our stairs are designed, we’ll practice the hands on skills of laying out and cutting stringers, risers and treads, then assemble the staircase. While the stairs built in this class are utilitarian, we’ll discuss options for more refined staircases inside a residence. Finally, we’ll discuss special cases like tiny house staircases, and how to utilize the awkward space underneath stairs. While our class time does not allow for handrail construction, we’ll discuss the regulations concerning rails, and different methods of execution. Project description: In this class we’ll be building a set of stairs to access the second story loft in our downtown shop space. The style of construction will be appropriate for a utilitarian space, but we will discuss alternative options for more refined spaces. Students under 18 may attend with parental permission.
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Sliding Scale Full Support: I consider myself low-income/low-wealth. I cannot access this course without financial help.
$599.00
Full Contributor: I have the resources to make a substantial donation to ensure that these classes remain accessible to people of all income/wealth levels
$1,083.00
in 34 days $1,140.00
Full Price: I consider myself middle income/wealth. This is the full cost of running a course including paying our teachers a fair wage, insurance, maintaining tools and facilities, managing administration, and supporting our family.
$769.50
in 34 days $810.00
Sliding Scale Partial Support: I consider myself low-middle income/wealth. Paying full price for this course presents somewhat of a financial hardship.
$655.50
in 34 days $690.00
Partial Contributor: I consider myself upper-middle income/wealth. I would like to make a donation on top of the full price of the course in order to help subsidize access for those who cannot pay the full tuition.
$926.25
in 34 days $975.00