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About Workshop Covington
At Workshop Covington we host established authors, experienced teachers, and up-and-coming names in handtool woodworking.
We offer not only these instructors’ signature courses, but also experimental classes where recognized names in woodworking teach a new approach or project for the first time.
Class sizes are small, maximizing each student’s one-on-one time with the instructor.
We are located in the Anthe Building at 407 Madison Avenue in Covington, Kentucky. The building is a restored 19th century machine shop that also houses Lost Art Press (click here for storefront hours). Students will have access to the Lost Art Press storefront through-out the entirety of their class, where they can explore Crucible tools and Lost Art Press books in person.
Workshop Covington was founded in 2026 by Christina and Ania Nowakowski, two passionate woodworkers who took classes at Lost Art Press and understand the unique experience that woodworking classes in Covington can provide. You can read more about Christina and Ania here.
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Contact us by email at: info@workshopcovington.com
About Covington, KY
Where to Stay
For information on Covington, including where to stay and where to eat, we went to the long time local resident and expert, Christopher Schwarz:
Just a short walk from the Workshop Covington and the Lost Art Press storefront is Hotel Covington – a very nice hotel in a fully renovated historic property, with an excellent restaurant. (And no, we don’t get kickbacks.) Other options are to stay at one of the nice and fairly inexpensive chain hotels on the Covington riverfront, book a room through AirBnB, Vrbo, or stay in downtown Cincinnati.
The chain hotels on the Covington riverfront include: Hampton Inn, Courtyard, Extended Stay, Marriott, Embassy Suites and Holiday Inn. All are clean, safe and offer decent amenities within walking distance.
If you opt to stay in Cincinnati, I highly recommend the 21c Hotel. It is a full-service hotel. Amazing restaurant (the Metropole). Fantastic breakfast. Great bar and bartenders. And there’s a semi-secret rooftop bar (the entrance is in the alley). If you’re a fancy lad or lass, you’ll love the Hilton Netherland Plaza. And even if you’re not fancy, the incredible Art Deco bar is worth a visit. Another four-star option (also with a good restaurant) is The Cincinnatian. I’ve never seen the rooms there, but I’ve heard good reports.
Where to Eat
From Chris: To make this list manageable, I’m going to focus only on establishments that are in Covington. If I covered other neighborhoods, it would be a book.
Otto’s: This is one of my favorite places for lunch, dinner and brunch. It has a small menu of Southern food, but everything is outstanding. Get the tomato pie for lunch. Otto’s is also one of my contenders for best burger in the city.
Bouquet: Great wine bar and good food made with local ingredients. I love the trout.
Olla: Owned by the same family as Gutierrez deli, with even more delicious Mexican offerings and table service.
Frida 602: A bustling Mexican place that specializes in mezcal and tacos. Get the queso. You’ll thank me.
Cock & Bull: Decent fish and chips and a draft beer list that is insane (Delirium Tremens on draft – dang).
Libby’s Southern Comfort: If you like fried chicken (and how can you not?!), go here. And get a bourbon slush, too.
Goodfella’s Pizza and the Wiseguy Lounge: Downstairs is a small pizzeria with New York style pizza (yes, you can order a slice) and beer. Upstairs is one of the best bourbon bars in the state and a great place to relax.
Crafts & Vines: One of the friendliest bars in the city. Wine on draft (you read that right). Plus an inventive beer selection.
Butler’s Pantry: An upscale mini-mart that has a fine selection of bourbon, as well as a tasty array of sandwiches.
Spoon Kitchen & Market: A small grocery that offers a good selection of sandwiches, flatbread and grain bowls.
Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar: An astonishing bourbon selection. The patio out back is one of my favorite places to hang out with a crackling fire and a bourbon.
Larry’s: A “dive bar.” In quotes because it still looks like a dive bar, but it smells a lot better. Probably due to the delicious tater tots and hot dogs they serve up. The red beans and rice is also delicious.
Cauldron Coffee (Christina’s addition): Cute coffee shop on Madison and 8th. Pastries from North South bakery and occasional live jazz duo.
For nearby family-friendly activities and places to eat in Cincinatti, see the Lost Art Press post here.