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Whether it's a weekend project or our extended afterschool program, all of our classes are designed to engage kids in the creative process.

Afterschool Shop Class Jr - Mondays
secret box kids woodworkingMONDAYS 3:45 - 5:30
Designed for younger builders, this 7-week program combines learning basic tool safety and skills with fun, pre-designed projects that allow lots of room for creative customization.
Ages: 7 through 9
Class size: limited to 6
Fee: $385 per 7-week session

Sessions:
Jan/Feb - 1/9 through 2/20 (with make-up day on 2/27)
Mar/Apr - 3/5 through 4/16 (with make-up day on 4/23)
May/June - 4/30 through 6/11 (with make-up day on 6/18)

Options:
-Berkeley Carroll School / PS321 pick-up, add $45
Kids are picked up at dismissal and walk down to the studio.
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Afterschool Shop Class- Wednesdays
drillWEDNESDAYS 3:45 - 5:45
During this 7-week program, kids will complete both pre-designed projects as well as work on their own designs. We will cover hand tool skills and safety, design, measuring, layout, assembly and finishing.
Ages: 9 through 12
Class size: limited to 5
Fee: $385 per 7-week session

Sessions:
Jan/Feb - 1/11 through 2/22 (with make-up day on 2/29)
Mar/Apr - 3/7 through 4/18 (with make-up day on 4/25)
May/June - 5/2 through 6/13 (with make-up day on 6/20)
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Afterschool Shop Class II
advanced kids woodworkingTUESDAYS 4:00 - 6:00
This special 7-week program is designed for kids who have "graduated" from regular Afterschool Shop Class (or have equivalent experience) and are eager for new challenges and more advanced projects. The emphasis is still on fun, but we will introduce new tools and techniques and kids will delve deeper into project planning and design.
Ages: 10 through 12
Class size: limited to 5
Fee: $385 per 7-week session

Sessions:
Jan/Feb - 1/10 through 2/21 (with make-up day on 2/28)
Mar/Apr - 3/6 through 4/17 (with make-up day on 4/24)
May/June - 5/1 through 6/12 (with make-up day on 6/19)
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Special Project Classes
Transform their day from "I'm bored" to "This is awesome!" with one of our one-day project classes. Kids will make something fun while learning basic hand tool skills and safety.
Upcoming classes...

LED lantern

Make a Custom Lantern
Saturday 11/22, 10-11:30am | $60
Using wood, paper, plastic and a variety of hand tools, we'll make this small lantern / night light. Kids will learn how to safely use pull saws, glue guns, and how to accurately measure and cut wood by following our pre-set design. Then they can get creative with paint, paper and other materials to finish this fun project in their own style. All materials and tools are provided.
Ages: 7-11
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wood shop hot rods

Wood Shop Hot Rods
Saturday 11/19, 10-11:30am | $50
This is one of our most popular classes and a great first experience for young builders. We'll learn how to safely use pull saws, hammers and drills to make tricked out wooden cars and trucks. Kids will follow a basic design to make the car chassis and attach the wheels, then they can customize with fins, rockets, engine blocks, flower pots, ice cream-firing cannons...the sky's the limit. At the end of class, kids can test out their creations by racing them on our giant ramp! All materials and tools are provided. Pre-registration required.
Ages: 6 - 9
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