Events at Tinker Shed

Make a day memorable — by making something real

From school special days to team offsites and adult workshops, we run hands-on maker experiences that are structured, safe, and genuinely fun. Everyone builds, learns, and takes something home.

Guided, beginner-friendly
Materials included
Take-home build
What to expect
  • Clear session plan + facilitation
  • Tools and materials provided
  • Build + finish within the session
  • A keepsake you actually made
Note: Tell us your group size and occasion — we’ll recommend the best format.

Special Days that feel meaningful — not rushed.

We run structured maker sessions for school events and community days. Students build together, learn safely, and leave with something they’re proud of.

STEAM Day Builds
A guided build designed for a STEAM day, engaging, calm, and aligned to hands-on learning.
Founders’ Day / Annual Day Stations
Maker stations that rotate groups smoothly, with clear instructions and mentor support.
Club Showcase Projects
Build a display-worthy project that students can present, teamwork, iteration, and finishing included.
Parent–Child Maker Session
A shared build experience that’s genuinely fun, families collaborate and take home a keepsake.

Team sessions that build more than a project.

A refreshing offsite format: hands-on, collaborative, and low-pressure. Everyone contributes — no prior experience needed.

Beginner-friendly
guided steps and safe tool handling
Real collaboration
shared roles, shared build, shared wins
A tangible outcome
teams take home a finished piece
Well-paced
clear start, build phase, finishing, wrap-up
Common formats
  • 90–120 min quick build
  • 2–3 hour build + finish
  • Challenge format (teams compete playfully)
  • Custom themes for your team

Workshops for adults — calm, hands-on, deeply satisfying.

No prior experience needed. Learn real techniques, build something functional, and leave with a finished piece you’re proud of.

Make Your First Build
A friendly introduction to tools, measurement, and assembly. Perfect if you’ve always wanted to try woodworking but didn’t know where to start.
Details:
Duration: 90–120 min
Format: Guided build
Best for: First-timers
Finish & Flair Studio
Learn how to sand, smooth, paint, stain, and polish a piece properly. This workshop focuses on finishing techniques that make projects look clean, refined, and intentional.
Details:
Duration: 60–90 min
Format: Finish-focused
Best for: Detail lovers
Build + Personalize
Design and build a small functional piece — then add your personal touch. Great if you want more creative control and time to finish thoughtfully.
Details:
Duration: 2–3 hrs
Format: Build + finish
Best for: Makers who want more