widgets for static front page

Adding new widget areas can be done but it isn’t the simplest change and does require some coding changes.

Here are some resources for adding new widgetized areas to a theme:

http://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Widgetizing_Themes
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-register-new-widget-areas-to-your-wordpress.html

Adding new widget areas should only be done via a child theme, so your changes won’t be overwritten every time you update the theme. If you’re new to child themes, you can explore these guides:

http://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Child_Themes
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2016/01/create-customize-wordpress-child-theme/