A chance for kids to learn and play at the Makerspace, with the help of our experienced coaches and makers. Bring your own creativity!

Led by Jack Perrin and Jared Wolf

Wednesdays, 2-5pm
Ages 7+
$25 per session

This class shows you how to use our favorite digital tool in the shop. A laser cutter can turn images into precisely rendered engravings and cut intricate shapes from wood, plexiglass, and other materials. A small class size (4) allows for lots of time on the tools.

Taught by Cameron Wressell

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Learn to draw shapes in 3 dimensions and how to use a printer to bring them to life! Small class size (3) means that kids get lots of attention and time on machines.

Taught by Cameron Wressell

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Build an underwater robot that solves real world challenges. Compete as a small team in Newport Oregon in April with other schools from the NW.

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Family night! Fun, hands-on class will introduce you to the art of papermaking. Learn how to reuse paper scraps to make paper pulp to form your own sheets of paper.

Led by Lacey Spray

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Lacey Spray offers weekly arts and crafts activities for children that teach new skills, are engaging, and allow individual choice and expression. Activities include wire sculptures, card-making, whittling, and block printing.

Taught by Lacey Spray

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Start the new year with a hand-made journal to keep your memories in style. Taught by Anne Gengler, who offers sewing classes to all ages and is a maker extraordinaire.

Ages 8+

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This is a great introduction to using a knife for young children. Teacher and mother, Lacey Spray, begins with basic knife techniques on root vegetables and then slowly introduces carving on wood. Your kids are going to be so proud to work with a knife (safely!).

Ages 7+

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Welcome to the world of green woodworking! In this class we will discuss how to carve a wooden eating spoon from a tree. I will demonstrate roughing out a spoon blank with an axe, then we’ll get started learning knife grips, safety and carving techniques. This class will open up a new world of working with wood! Taught by local carver, Steven Antholis.

Ages 12+

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You have one day to solve a challenge, using any and every tool in the makerspace! Learn electronics, coding, woodworking and more, as you create a unique contraption. Taught by Jack Perrin, who loves to MacGyver his way out of a tough situation.

Ages 8+

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In this class you will get an introduction to embroidery and hand sewing! You will learn the basics and various embroidery stitches. With your new skills you will then sew a small treasure bag that is uniquely decorated with your embroidery design. Your instructor studied and taught textile crafts in Swedish schools where students learned embroidery, crochet, knitting, and sewing on the machine. She is excited to bring this experience to the Gorge!

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Let your imagination run wild as you create sculptures from wire, wood, beads and other objects. Taught by Gorge MakerSpace coach Lacey Spray, an artist and craftsperson who infuses her classes with enthusiasm and inspiration. . All materials provided.

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You can have your butter and spread it too! Learn to carve a butter spreader from a tree! In this class we will discuss wood grain and orientation, why we carve with green wood, knife skills and design. Each student will get a roughed-out blank to carve their spreader from and be spreading in no time! Taught by local carver, Steven Antholis.

Ages 12+

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Make this beautiful handbag all in one afternoon! This class is geared towards beginners and guides kids through all the steps to sew a bag they will use proudly. This is taught by Anne Gengler, who has been helping kids learn to sew at the makerspace for many years.

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You’ve heard of slime, but what about glow-in-the-dark slime that you make yourself? Learn how to add this creepy substance made with basic ingredients to your Halloween season. Taught by Lacey, our ever-inventive, only slightly scary crafter-in-residence.

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Looking for a great activity for your child on this day off from school? Maker extraordinaire, Lacey Spray, has just the class for you! You’ll take old magazines, cards and photos and upcycle them into snappy cards and envelopes sure to impress your friends.

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