Building Romance - Framing, Drywall & Patching
About this Event
Get ready to build a wall from scratch, then learn how to fix one. In this hands-on session, you'll frame a small wall section, hang drywall, and practice patching techniques side by side, working through the exact steps a pro would use on a real home repair.
Building Romance is BBR's DIY date-night series, five Friday evenings a season. Come with a partner or come solo and meet someone. LGBTQIA-friendly, all backgrounds welcome. Learn real home-repair skills, from framing and drywall to wiring, painting, fixtures, and deconstruction. Home repair skills and a good date night, one and the same.
What We’ll Cover
🏠 Frame a basic wall section and understand stud spacing and layout
🧱 Hang and secure a piece of drywall correctly
🩹 Patch and seam two pieces of drywall for a smooth, finished look
🔍 Compare modern drywall construction to older plaster-and-lath walls
Buy the full series and recieve the last workshop for just $20!
Choose Series Admission at checkout and you're in!
- Frame It, Hang It, Patch It: September 11, 2026
- Wired Right: Boxes, Wire & Switches: October 16, 2026
- Paint, Paper & Polish: November 13, 2026
- Light It Up: December 11, 2026
- Deconstruct it: January 15, 2027
Come Prepared
No experience needed — all skill levels and backgrounds welcome! This session stands alone; you don't need any prior Building Romance sessions or DIY background.
Member Discount
If you are a BBR income-qualified Plus Member you will have received a personal discount code applicable to all workshops. Learn more about Plus membership. If you have difficultly using the code, or have not received one, please email [email protected]. If the discounted price presents a financial hardship, please reach out as well.
Workshop Policies
Payment must be made at the time of registration through Eventbrite. If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so through Eventbrite, under the following conditions:
- If at least one week (seven days) or more before the class, we will refund the cost of the class less registration fees.
- All other cancellations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Only those who are registered will be able to attend the workshop (no unregistered companions). Contact us if you need reasonable accommodations.
Audio or video recording of workshops is not allowed. Please refrain from cell phone use during workshops.
Transportation and parking
Boston Building Resources is located a short walk away from the Roxbury Crossing station on the MBTA Orange Line.
We are close to the Southwest Corridor bicycle path.
If you are driving, there is free on-street parking on Terrace Street which has no time limit weekends and after 6:00 p.m.
Photo/Video Consent and General Release
By registering for this class, I hereby authorize Boston Building Resources to use pictures of me taken in a photograph, digital image, or video. I hereby release Boston Building Resources, its agents or employees, as well as any and all users and exhibitors of said pictures, from any and all claims, demands, accountings, and causes for which the aforesaid video, digital image, or photograph likeness may be used pursuant to this Consent and General Release. It is also my understanding that I will receive no compensation for my likeness or testimonial. If I opt out, I will inform staff at the registration desk before class stating that I do not want to be in photos.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 69.07 to USD 292.08
