Weekend workshops · Ages 2+
Ramp Up
Skills for Kids
Hammer, screw, paint and build real projects together — Saturdays & Sundays, 9 AM–1 PM around Martinez and Pleasant Hill.
How it works
- 1
Pick a session
Choose a weekend, a location near you, and a craft kit.
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Reserve
Add your kids (first name and age only) and accept the waiver.
- 3
Build together
Show up 9 AM, grab a hammer, and make something real side by side.
Upcoming sessions
Every session runs 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Pick one and bring your grown-up!
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Creativity in the making
Small hands, real creations.
Room to explore, a grown-up by their side, and something to be proud of.
Little hands. Big ideas.
A little imagination turns everyday materials into something all their own.
Made with care. Made by them.
Every mark, every color, every small step builds confidence.
Illustrative craft-making photographs, not Ramp Up sessions. Public-domain photos: Matthew Bragg / U.S. Marine Corps · Ken Wright / U.S. Air Force.
Safety first, always
Real tools mean real supervision. A parent or adult must stay with their child for the entire session. Our staff demonstrate every tool, use kid-sized hammers and screwdrivers, and keep first-aid kits on hand.