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Homeschool shop class

Hands-On Building · Power Tools · Practical Skills

Introductory Skills & Projects

This hands-on shop program gives homeschool students ages 12–18 real experience with woodworking, metalworking, and 3D printing. Led by experienced instructors, students build individual projects throughout the semester, culminating in a capstone end-of-semester project.

Fall 2026

  • 1 session/week · 2 hrs

  • September - December

  • 8-12 Students

  • One lead instructor + guest specialists

🖨️3D Printing

🪵Woodworking

⚙️Metalworking

🛠️Power Tools

Lead Instructor

Amber Houghstow

MIT Mechanical Engineer (B.S.), Harvard M.A.

Register for our upcoming Parent Info & Input Session meeting on 9th July at 2 PM ET (Thursday)