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.

  • Camp Chair

    ➔ 2 Mondays, Sept. 14 & 21 | 2-5pm

    This chair goes with you anywhere! Easy to make, convenient to store and pack, it’s a crowd pleaser around the campfire and at the music festival. This project is perfect for beginner woodworkers, with an accessible and gratifying result.

    Led by Jack Perrin and Jared Wolf.

    $90 for 2 sessions

    Ages 10+

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  • Kids Open Shop:Drop-in

    ➔ Thursdays, starting Sept. 17 | 3-5pm

    Pay as you go, or come when you can!

    Drop-in spots are limited to 4 per week.

    $45

    Ages 10+

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    Kids Open Shop: September/October

    ➔ 6 Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Oct. 22 | 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

    $175 for 6 sessions

    Ages 10+

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  • Friday Fab Lab: Drop-in

    ➔ Fridays, starting Sept. 18 | 3-5pm

    Pay as you go, or come when you can!

    Drop-in spots are limited to 4 per week.

    $25

    Ages 10+

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  • Friday Fab Lab: September/October

    ➔ 6 Fridays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 23 | 3-5pm

    The digital fabrication lab (affectionately called the Fab Lab) is where we keep all our 3D printers, laser and vinyl cutters. It's also where you can make your digital dreams come true! This is an open shop format, which means students come with some prior experience and knowledge, and we provide assistance with their projects. 

    Led by Jack Perrin.

    $100 for 6 sessions

    Ages 10+

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  • Practical Projectiles

    ➔ Monday, Sept. 28 | 9am-3pm

    Ready. Aim. Fire! During this all day workshop we’ll explore catapults, trebuchets, potato cannons and more. An inspiring and hands-on way to learn the basic physics of gravity.

    Led by Jack Perrin.

    $75

    Ages 10+

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  • Fantastical Fairy Houses

    ➔ 5 Mondays, Sept. 14 - Oct. 12 |
    1:45-4:45pm (9am-3pm on Sept. 28*)

    If you were a fairy, where would you live? Come design and build your own fairy house from start to finish. In this 5-part series, you’ll have all the time and guidance you need to sketch your design, choose and measure the right materials, and decorate your house inside and out. Come stretch your imagination and creativity!

    Led by Delaney.

    *Please note the extended class time on September 28, 9am-3pm, when White Salmon schools are closed!

    $270 for 5 sessions

    Ages 6+

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  • Swashbuckling Swords

    ➔ 2 Mondays, Oct. 5 & 12 | 2-5pm

    In this 2 -session class you'll have time to create a work of art that will make you proud for years to come. Shaping, texturing, painting, adding a grip, guard and pommel are all skills you will learn. 

    Led by Jack Perrin and Jared Wolf.

    $90 for 2 sessions

    Ages 10+

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  • 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+

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  • Kids Open Shop: November/December

    ➔ 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+

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