Youth Classes

Hands-on workshops for ages 6-15

We hope to reach makers from all corners of our community – all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels are welcome at Gorge MakerSpace. To achieve this, we strive to keep our classes as affordable as possible. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact us.

  • Wednesday Workshop: Drop-in

    ➔ Wednesdays | 3-5pm

    This is a chance for kids to explore new ways of making. With less emphasis on power tools and woodworking, Wednesdays are focused on technical arts (3D printing, laser cutting, stickers and t-shirts), sewing, painting and printing, and crafting. This includes cardboard creations, electronic gadgets, jewelry, beading, and sign making.

    Led by Jack Perrin.

    Come when you can, pay as you go!

    $45 for 1 session

    Ages 10+

  • Thursday Open Shop: Drop-in

    ➔ Thursdays | 3-5pm

    An afternoon of creativity and tinkering! Primarily wood shop time. If you’re looking for 3d printing, check out our Friday Fab Lab.

    Led by Jack Perrin and Jared Wolf.

    Come when you can, pay as you go!

    $45 for 1 session

    Ages 10+

  • Monday After School: Fanciful Flights

    ➔ 2 Mondays, Oct. 19 & Nov. 2 | 2-5pm

    Who doesn't love to make things fly? In this 2-session class we'll explore numerous ways to build simple aircraft, such as boomerangs, paper airplanes, helicopters and more. 

    Led by Jack Perrin and Jared Wolf.

    $90 for 2 sessions

    Ages 10+

  • Monday After School: Stained Glass for Kids

    ➔ 4 Mondays, Nov. 2 - 23 | 2-5pm

    Join us for 4 afternoons of making stained glass art! You’ll learn how to cut, grind, foil, and solder glass to create one of a kind pieces. From two-dimensional panels and picture frames to three-dimensional plants and boxes, there are endless possibilities of what you can make with stained glass. No experience required to sign up. All materials are provided.

    Taught by Bethany Kharrazi.

    $395 for 4 sessions

    Ages 11+

  • Wednesday Workshop: Nov/Dec Package

    ➔ 5 Wednesdays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 3-5pm
    (excludes Nov. 25 and Dec. 2)

    This is a chance for kids to explore new ways of making. With less emphasis on power tools and woodworking, Wednesdays are focused on technical arts (3D printing, laser cutting, stickers and t-shirts), sewing, painting and printing, and crafting. This includes cardboard creations, electronic gadgets, jewelry, beading, and sign making.

    Led by Jack Perrin.

    $150 for 5 sessions

    Ages 10+

  • Thursday Open Shop: Nov/Dec Package

    ➔ 5 Thursdays, Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 | 3-5pm

    The shop is closed on Thursday, Dec 3rd.

    An afternoon of creativity and tinkering! Primarily wood shop time. If you’re looking for 3d printing, check out our Friday Fab Lab.

    Led by Jack Perrin and Jared Wolf

    $150 for 5 sessions

    Ages 10+

  • Monday After School: Lego Robotics

    ➔ 4 Mondays, Nov. 9-30 | 2-5pm

    Come join us for 4 sessions of building, tinkering and coding with the LEGO Spike Education Kit. Students will construct gears, levers and other simple machines that make up the structure of robots. Next they will learn to command their robots using a block-based computer language. Along the way there will be lots of challenges and contests for their robot. 

    Taught by Jack Perrin.

    $180 for 4 sessions

    Ages 10+

  • Nail and String Art: Making Lines Come to Life

    ➔ Wednesday, Nov.11 | 12:15-2:45 pm
    (Veterans Day | No School)

    Get creative with wood, nails, and colorful string! In this hands-on workshop, kids will explore the art of hammering, weaving, and designing as they transform a simple wooden board into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Using hammers to carefully place nails and colorful string to connect the dots, students will experiment with shapes, patterns, and lines to create their own unique designs.

    This class encourages creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on building skills while giving kids the freedom to experiment and make something they’re proud to take home. No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to create!

    Taught by Molly Holmlund.

    $45 | Ages 8+

  • Monday After School: Carving and Block Printing

    ➔ 2 Mondays, Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 | 2-5pm

    Learn to carve your own stamps! We’ll cover the basics of carving and sculpting your artwork into custom stamps for printing cards, stickers and more. Go home with stamps and cards you made, just in time for the holidays. 

    Taught by Jared Wolf.

    $90 for 2 sessions

    Ages 8+