GENERAL PROGRAM INFO
Carpentry and woodworking is the heart of Girls Garage! Our Fall 2026 class consists of two 4-week sessions (students select only one) open to students ages 9-14 years old. The course begins with hand tools and continue with power tools and an integrated wood workshop. With a focus on safety, we teach layout and measurement fundamentals and precise cutting, shaping, and assembly techniques. Tools taught include tape measure, speed square, clamps, hammers, chisels, files, handsaws, chop saw, jigsaw, bandsaw, drills, drivers, and hand and power sanders. Each session focuses on one project (a new project every session!), integrating tool knowledge and mathematical concepts. Students take home personal projects that will remind them of their craft and growing knowledge! Our Carpentry and Woodworking program for 9- to 14-year-old students is also great preparation for students interested in continuing on in our Young Women’s Design and Building Institute and/or our Advanced Design/Build teen program.
FALL 2026 APPLICATION AND LOTTERY TIMELINE
- August 1, 2026: Lottery applications open
- August 15, 2026: Lottery applications close
- August 20, 2026: Lottery drawing and notifications to all families will be sent
- August 31, 2026: Final payment and registration due
FALL 2026 SESSION DATES:
- Session 1: Thursdays, September 24 – October 15 (4 weeks), 4:30-6:00pm
- Session 2: Thursdays, October 22 – November 19 (4 weeks, note: no class on November 12), 4:30-6:00pm