What better way to celebrate The Most Wonderful Time of The Year, than to forge a little holiday cheer! In collaboration with Artfire Michigan, we are offering a single-day holiday workshop. In this session, students will be introduced to blacksmithing, industrial shop safety, and will also get the opportunity to create their own sleigh bell to take home! Students must be in 3rd grade or higher. All Materials, equipment, and PPE is provided. 

Ready to explore the world of Welding? Check out our FREE Introductory Welding Class at The Workshop, generously sponsored by Gerdau. This 6 week Class is designed for novice welders, grades 3rd grade and up. During this session, students will learn about welding safety, the basics of Gas Metal Arc Welding, and will even get to take home their own welding project! All PPE, tools and materials will be provided.

In this hands-on Woodworking Class, students will learn the fundamentals of furniture construction while building a classic Adirondack chair - an iconic piece known for its comfort, style and durability. Under the guidance of our experienced staff, participants will build upon their knowledge of woodworking tools and techniques. Upon completion of this course, students will have completed their own custom chair to take home and enjoy! 

This class is designed for students who have already completed an introductory woodworking class at The Workshop. Students must be in 3rd grade or above to attend. All materials, equipment, and PPE will be provided.

From Current to Kinetic, Students will explore how electric motors work and why they are important in everyday life. Students will learn that motors use electricity and magnets to make things move, like fans, toys and cars. Through fun activities, simple experiments and constructing their very own motor, students will see just how motors change electricity into motion!