For Schools

Elementary Enrichment Programs

Before and after school programs are hands-on building experiences designed to teach elementary age kids and are run through your school’s enrichment program. While kids construct fun and exciting projects they are also empowered to become independent thinkers – building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that will last them a lifetime! Classes are 60-90 minutes and are tailored to fit your enrichment schedule. At the end of the session, each child will go home with several toys or games that they have made and painted by hand.

Carpentry Classes-Kids’ Carpentry classes are a hands-on toy building experience designed to teach kids, ages 5-10, practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. Each week one of our amazing teachers will bring all the tools, supplies, and 20+ woodworking projects for kids to choose from. Some on-site storage is necessary. Contact us about adding classes to your enrichment schedule.

Cardboard Engineering Classes-Kids’ Carpentry’s Cardboard Engineering is for kids, ages 7 and up. In this class kids will learn basic cardboard manipulation, utilizing the MakeDo Cardboard Engineering System, to create feats of engineering. Each week an instructor will walk kids through a new and exciting project from a collection of toys, games, costumes, or decorations and then give them time to free build, using their new skills to invent projects of their own. No on-site storage is necessary. Contact us about adding classes to your enrichment schedule.

In School Educational Programming

Kids’ Carpentry Educational programming is designed to enhance your school curriculum with hands-on wood construction learning opportunities. All classes are designed to align with Washington State K-12 Learning Standards in your area of study. Choose one of our grade appropriate programs or let’s work together to design a program to meet the specific needs and goals of your classroom. Check out our Project Gallery page for examples.

Creative Advantage Partnerships-We are on the City of Seattle Creative Advantage Roster and have a great selection of projects for your art class or school wide activities.

Home School Programs

Kids’ Carpentry for home school groups is designed to teach a wide variety of skills and concepts for kids ages 5-13. Student carpenters gain quality experiences in measuring, applied math, problem-solving and craftsmanship, and as a result are empowered by the hands-on experience. Classes are 60-90 minutes and run for 6-15 weeks. For the safety of everyone, classes are small with a minimum enrollment of 5 and a maximum of 8. Classes are held at your location or in our Columbia City Workshop.