Tiny Tinkers Woodworking Collective (Saturdays )

4 week drop-off program on Saturdays from 9-10 am for ages 4+ years.

location: CAF maker space

Programs will not be held on statutory holidays. If the dates you select includes a statutory holiday, you will be reimbursed for the cost of one class.

Instructor: Peter Coleman (He/Him/His) 

Program Assistant: Leopold Coleman (They/Them/Theirs)

Participants will be provided with a rich variety of woodworking materials and given opportunities to work with real tools to develop hands-on creative skills in a safe and engaging environment. The approach will be open-ended, exploratory and encouraging.

Our program aims to be a practical and thoughtful alternative to the kind of predetermined projects that are typically offered to young children. Be prepared for participants to bring home one-of-a-kind creations; independently designed and made from their own ideas and little hands.

*A note about ages: All ages (4+) are welcome in this program. Participants will be working independently and will be creating work appropriate to their skill level. We find that a mixed group of younger and older children offers the best learning environment for both ages. The curiosity of younger participants is peaked with older participants, while the older participants gain confidence by helping the younger participants learn new skills. If you have an 8 or 9 year old interested, please don’t hesitate to sign them up for this wonderful program.

About the instructor:

 Peter is one of the owners and creators of the Art Factory! All of the things in our studio were probably hand built by Peter, including but not limited to: our easel, sensory and all our tables, the front desk, and our mini maker booths! Peter is a member of Diyode Makers Club and designs and produces many of the products and workshop materials using a laser-cutter. Peter also fixes all the things and even installed our working sinks in the potion lab! Peter's vast array of knowledge in creative building and love for our philosophy makes him the perfect fit to lead our early woodworking program!  

About the program assistant: 

Leopold is currently a high school student at GCVI, grew up in Guelph. At school they get involved in many extra-curriculars and school volunteering and are on the executive team for the school's GSA. Before becoming a programmer and a studio assistant, Leopold volunteered at Art Factory camps learning first hand of the joy and delight of working with children. Their dream is to become a kindergarten teacher.