Weekend classes start Sat Nov 14: Sat & Sun · 9 am to 5 pm · ages 7–9 and 10+ → Pick a time

Hands-on workshops for schools and groups

Real tools, real STEM. We run 45–60 minute woodworking workshops in classrooms, libraries, clubs and community centres across Waterloo Region.

A kid using a hand drill on a clamped block

Who we work with

Schools, clubs and community groups

  • Elementary schools
  • Daycares and after-school programs
  • Scouts, Girl Guides and Brownies
  • Libraries and community centres
  • Homeschool groups
  • Faith and community groups
  • Festivals and company family days

Workshop menu

Pick a workshop

Red wooden race car with blue wheels and a gold name plate

Build-a-Racer

Simple machines, forces and ramps.

Wooden catapult with a green launch bucket

Catapult Challenge

Levers, energy and fair tests. Ages 10+.

Wooden robot with screw eyes, rope arms and colourful hands and feet

Robot Builders

Structures and joining materials.

Hanging wooden tray bird feeder filled with seed

Bird Feeder

Local birds and building.

Curriculum links

Our workshops connect to the Ontario Science and Technology curriculum (Structures and Mechanisms, and STEM skills like the design process). We send teachers a one-page sheet before the visit.

Pricing and logistics

From $20 per child, minimum 10 children. Larger groups split into rotations.

  • We need tables and 30 minutes to set up.
  • One adult per 8–10 kids.
  • Invoices and school purchase orders welcome.

Request a workshop

Tell us about your group

We reply within 24 hours with a quote and available dates.