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.
Southwest Nest: Build Your Birdhouse
$55 | Ages 8+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, October 3, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Customize and design your birdhouse in our makerspace workshop! Use classic wood shop tools to cut, assemble, and personalize a one-of-a-kind haven for feathered friends to make it uniquely yours.
From Hide to Hand
$50 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, October 4, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience the art of leather-working as you design, craft, and take home your own custom leather keychain.
Hidden Treasures
$55 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, October 25, 2025
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Build a wooden box with a hidden compartment in this hands-on woodshop session to safeguard your treasures, then claim your first piece of loot—a 3D-printed Science Center token!
Mini Masterpieces
$50 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, November 7, 2025
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Design and laser-cut two custom wood pieces that double as coasters or small decorative art, adding a heartfelt, handmade touch to your holiday table or gift-giving.
Art in Motion
$50 | Ages 8+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, November 8, 2025
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Learn 3D printing! Create a coin that flips to reveal art on both sides with a movable, fidget-friendly design.
Cookin’ in the Canyon
$55 | Ages 8+| 120 Minutes
Friday, November 21, 2025
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Bring a little Arizona into your kitchen! In this hands-on Skill Studio workshop, use real woodshop tools to design and build a custom recipe holder—perfect for your counter or as a handmade gift.
The Book Lovers Lab
$50 | Ages 13+| 120 Minutes
Friday, November 22, 2025
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Learn current book customizing techniques to spray your book edges using airbrushing techniques and custom template options - Using provided books bring your favorite classic—because every old story deserves a new style!
Elf For a Day: Toss Together Some Cheer
$50 | Ages 8+| 120 Minutes
Friday, December 5, 2025
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Step into the workshop and craft like one of Santa’s own! In this hands-on holiday workshop, you’ll build and decorate a mini wooden cornhole game using real tools and festive flair.
Thread the Halls: Stitch Your Style
$50 | Ages 8+| 120 Minutes
Saturday December 6, 2025
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Learn beginner-friendly embroidery and customize your own canvas tote in this hands-on workshop. Festive spirit optional—creativity required!
Journals & Joy: A Winter Bookbinding Workshop
$50 | Ages 8+| 120 Minutes
Friday, December 19, 2025
4:00 p.m.-6:00 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!
Tech & Tinsel - 3D Ornament Design
$50 | Ages 8+| 120 Minutes
Saturday, December 20, 2025
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Explore 3D design basics with CorelDRAW while crafting custom holiday ornaments on our 3D printers—perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday décor or gift-giving.
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.