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.
Airbrushing: Sprayed Book Edges
$40 | Ages 12+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, October 23, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In this BYOB (bring-your-own-book) workshop, you’ll learn the art of airbrushing sprayed edges to add a pop of color and style to your favorite book or a new read. Whether you go bold, pastel, or patterned, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind book that’s totally shelf-worthy.
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3D Printing Fundamentals
$30 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Explore the basics of each step of 3D printing in this two hour workshop. Learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create your own custom 3D model, then bring it to life as you navigate the full printing process—from handling and loading filament to operating a 3D printer. By the end of class, you’ll walk away with a finished, custom piece you designed yourself.
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Intermediate 3D Printing
$30 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, November 6, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Have you learned the basics of 3D printing, and now you are ready for more? Dive deeper into 3D printing while designing a flexible 3D articulated design all while learning more about utilizing tinkercad to design and take home your own fidget.
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Laser Cutting: Coasters
$40 | Ages 13+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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.
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Hand Sewing: Pockets
$35 | Ages 8+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, November 13, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Explore the basics of handsewing—discover how to thread a needle and learn the backstitch and running stitch. Then, put your new skills to the test as you sew pockets into a dress, skirt, tote bag or scrap fabric.
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Beaded Tote Embroidery
$35 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, November 14, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn beginner-friendly embroidery and customize your own canvas tote in this hands-on workshop.
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Intermediate Airbrushing
$50 | Ages 12+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, November 14, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Practice color blending and freehand in this next step class, talk about using air to dry layers, blend layers, Q&A and hand-on time.
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Hand Tools: Build A Birdhouse
$55 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, November 20, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Customize and design your own birdhouse in our makerspace workshop! Use classic woodshop tools to cut, assemble, and personalize a one-of-a-kind haven for feathered friends to make it uniquely yours.
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3D Printing Fundamentals
$30 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, November 27, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Explore the basics of each step of 3D printing in this two hour workshop. Learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create your own custom 3D model, then bring it to life as you navigate the full printing process—from handling and loading filament to operating a 3D printer. By the end of class, you’ll walk away with a finished, custom piece you designed yourself.
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Laser Cutting: Fundamentals
$35 | Ages 13+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, November 28, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals of laser cutting in this hands-on introductory class. Participants will explore laser safety, basic machine operation, and how to create simple vector designs in CorelDraw. Using these skills, Guests will design and cut a custom handheld design to take home.
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Intermediate 3D Printing
$30 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, December 4, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Have you learned the basics of 3D printing, and now you are ready for more? Dive deeper into 3D printing while designing a flexible 3D articulated design all while learning more about utilizing tinkercad to design and take home your own fidget.
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Laser Cutting: Fundamentals
$35 | Ages 13+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, December 5, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals of laser cutting in this hands-on introductory class. Participants will explore laser safety, basic machine operation, and how to create simple vector designs in CorelDraw. Using these skills, Guests will design and cut a custom handheld design to take home.
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Crochet Amigurumi
$45 | Ages 13+ | 120 Minutes
Friday, December 11, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Explore the art of amigurumi — the Japanese craft of crocheting small stuffed characters and creatures. In this hands-on class, participants will learn how yarn and simple stitches can be shaped into three-dimensional forms. Guests will practice various techniques to create a small crocheted character while learning the foundational techniques used in amigurumi projects.
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Tote Embroidery
$35 | Ages 8+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, December 12, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn beginner-friendly embroidery and customize your own canvas tote in this hands-on workshop. Guests can choose from a variety of predetermined shapes and patterns to completely customize a tote bag that matches anyone's unique style!
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Hand Tools: Windowsill Planter
$55 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, December 19, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Experience a woodworking build from start to finish! Using classic woodshop tools, you will learn to sand, finish, customize, and build your own ready-to-plant windowsill planter.
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3D Printing Fundamentals
$30 | Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, December 19, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Explore the basics of each step of 3D printing in this two hour workshop. Learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create your own custom 3D model, then bring it to life as you navigate the full printing process—from handling and loading filament to operating a 3D printer. By the end of class, you’ll walk away with a finished, custom piece you designed yourself.
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Hand Sewing: Pocket Plushies
$35 | Ages 8+ | 120 Minutes
Saturday, December 26, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn or grow sewing skills by creating your own pocket plushie. Choose a fun design or come up with your own using unique cloth patterns, customize with buttons and accents, and leave with a new pocket friend for you or as a handmade gift for a loved one.
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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.