From Idea to Know-How—Level Up Your Creative Game
Roll up your sleeves and power up your curiosity!
From birdhouses and secret boxes to laser-cut art and leather keychains, each 2-hour Skill Studio Workshop is a hands-on adventure in real tools and tech. Build, create, and take home something truly one-of-a-kind.
Tote Embroidery
$35 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn beginner-friendly embroidery and customize your own canvas tote in this hands-on workshop. Guests can choose from a variety of predetermined shapes and patterns to completely customize a tote bag that matches anyone's unique style!
3D Printing Fundamentals
$30 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, July 11, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Explore the basics of each step of 3D printing in this two hour workshop. Learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create your own custom 3D model, then bring it to life as you navigate the full printing process—from handling and loading filament to operating a 3D printer. By the end of class, you’ll walk away with a finished, custom piece you designed yourself.
Crochet Fundamentals
$45 | Ages 13+ | 120 minutes
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Learn the foundations of crochet in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class. During this workshop, Guests will learn how to start a project, form basic stitches, and build structure through repeated patterns to create a functional item for everyday use—all while gaining confidence in the fundamentals needed to continue their crocheting journey. Guests will receive yarn, hooks, and all other tools needed for the class to use and keep.
Hand Tools - Build a Shelf
$40 | Ages 10+ | 120 minutes
Friday, July 17, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Use basic woodworking to make your own wooden shelf with hooks to add to your home decor.
Bookbinding Basics
$45 | Ages 13+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Design, bind, and personalize your very own sketchbook in this hands-on makerspace workshop. Learn the basics of bookbinding and cover design as you craft a one-of-a-kind space for your ideas, doodles, or journaling. All materials and tools provided—just bring your creativity!
Airbrushing: Sprayed Book Edges
$40 | Ages 12+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In this BYOB (bring-your-own-book) workshop, you’ll learn the art of airbrushing sprayed edges to add a pop of color and style to your favorite book or a new read. Whether you go bold, pastel, or patterned, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind book that’s totally shelf-worthy.
Intermediate 3D Printing
$30 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Have you learned the basics of 3D printing, and now you are ready for more? Dive deeper into 3D printing while designing a flexible 3D articulated design all while learning more about utilizing tinkercad to design and take home your own fidget.
Laser Cutting Fundamentals
$40 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals of laser cutting in this hands-on introductory class. Participants will explore laser safety, basic machine operation, and how to create simple vector designs in CorelDraw. Using these skills, Guests will design and cut a custom handheld design to take home.
3D Printing Fundamentals
$30 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, August 1, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Explore the basics of each step of 3D printing in this two hour workshop. Learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create your own custom 3D model, then bring it to life as you navigate the full printing process—from handling and loading filament to operating a 3D printer. By the end of class, you’ll walk away with a finished, custom piece you designed yourself.
Request a Private Workshop!
CREATE at Arizona Science Center® now offers private classes for groups of four or more. Choose from any of our exciting workshops and enjoy a hands-on experience tailored just for you and your Guests. Request a private workshop below.