Building Up Intentional Learners & Doers

Hands-On, Skill-Building Shop Classes for Youth

Ironbranch classes are hands-on, beginner-friendly shop classes intentionally designed to teach youth how to grow in their ability to learn, build, and enjoy creating things with their hands. Our shop classes have students learning how to make real projects using real tools in a safe and respectful manner.

What is Taught?

Woodworking - accurate measuring, layout, hand sawing, miter cuts, curved cuts, rasp work, drilling, countersinking, joinery, sanding, safety, maintenance

Mechanical Basics - gears, pulleys, levers

Tools - tape measures, speed squares, marking tools, drivers, hammers, hand saws, miter boxes, files & rasps, cordless drills, sanders, clamps, safety equipment

Who is this for?

Youth ages 10+

How it works!

  1. Choose your class

    Jump to the class page and sign up for a class.

  2. Choose your build

    When students come to class they get to pick the project they would like to create from the collection of builds we have available.

  3. Learn, Build, Repeat

    Students will be learning how to use the tools to bring their build to life. They will have a dedicated instructor to lead them through the entire build. If they finish early, they can start another project.

Common FAQ

  • All tools and materials required to complete each project.

    Knowledgeable instructor to walk your child through every step.

  • Using tools to build projects requires an understanding that clothing might get dirty. ‘Shop’ clothes are encouraged, meaning, wear something that can get dirty.

    ALL builders are REQUIRED to wear closed toed shoes. No sandals or crocs allowed.

    If you have long hair, you must have a way to put it up and out of the way.

    No necklaces or rings allowed. These can be damaged or worse caught in a tool. They must be removed.

  • A positive attitude.

    See the ‘What to Wear’ section on what not to bring.

  • No worries, communicate with us and we will get you plugged into the next available class.

  • We are a proud supporter of homeschooling initiatives. You can find our company as a ESA approved vendor, you can pay directly through the ESA portal/class wallet.

    1. Use ESA2026 at checkout to secure your class spot.
    2. Find ‘Ironbranch Skills’ …..directions to come.