Level 1 – Spring 2025 enrollment is open!

Classes start Monday January 27, 2025

This is where it all begins! Open up a world of hands-on problem solving that helps kids gain confidence, work as a team, solve difficult problems, and discover how the fun they are having now can be part a career in engineering, science, technology, or any other career they can dream of.

The Urban Workshop Level 1 program runs for 12 weeks and introduces students to a wide selection of hand tools with a variety of materials. The goal of this program is to learn how to use basic hand tools, and help develop the “feel” needed to successfully work with different materials and mechanical systems. This understanding of the hand tools will provide a solid foundation for the level 2 – 4 programs, where increasingly more powerful tools will be introduced along with more complicated projects.

Participants will learn to use the following tools and software: mechanics hand tools, wood working hand tools, laser etcher, 3D printer, vacuum former, silk screener, basic sewing, silicone molding, basic electronics, Corel Draw, and OnShape 360 CAD software.

Click here to download detailed class PDF

Level 1 Classes are offered in 3-hour sessions and meet once a week for 12 weeks. Pick the day and time that works best for you:

Monday: 9 am to 12 noon

Monday: 1pm to 4 pm

Tuesday: 9 am to 12 noon

Tuesday: 3 pm to 6 pm

Wednesday: 9 am to 12 noon

Wednesday: 1 pm to 4 pm

Thursday: 9 am to 12 noon

Thursday: 1 pm to 4 pm

Friday: 9 am to 12 noon

Friday: 1 pm to 4 pm

Saturday: 1 pm to 4 pm

Sunday: 9 am to 12 noon

Please note: When enrolling online, make sure to create the profile using the student’s name and personal information. You can use your own email address to receive confirmation and updates throughout the semester.

FAQ’s

Prerequisite(s): None!

Equipment: Students will need to bring their own laptops for computer lab sessions.

Minimum age: 10 years       Maximum age: 16 years

Minimum number of kids to make a class: 8,   Maximum number of kids per class: 16

Safety: Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. Pants and shirts that cover your shoulders are required.

How to register: Sign up on line or call Urban Workshop at 949-296-2153

Contact: Please call 949-296-2153 or email YouthOC@UrbanWorkshop.net.

Cost: $800 per student. Includes project materials and the use of Urban Workshop’s tools.

Charter Schools: Yes, you can use charter school funds. Please call Urban Workshop at 949-296-2153 to register. Check here to see if your Charter School is set up with us. If not, let us know and we will contact them.

Location: Urban Workshop – 365-A Clinton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626