Get creative and compete in this classic wooden car race designed for all ages. Craft, race, and win medals in a fun, hands-on workshop that celebrates craftsmanship and friendly competition.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness needed, just patience and creativity
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History
The Pinewood Derby originated in the 1950s as a Cub Scout activity and has since become a beloved tradition in many communities.
Conservation
Participants are encouraged to recycle scrap wood and avoid using excessive paints to minimize environmental impact.
Craftsman Ave
Get creative and compete in this classic wooden car race designed for all ages. Craft, race, and win medals in a fun, hands-on workshop that celebrates craftsmanship and friendly competition.
Craftsman Ave is a hands-on maker workshop company that runs a wide range of craft and fabrication classes. The business offers workshops in metalworking, woodworking, stained glass, bladesmithing, leatherwork, electronics refurbishment, and cocktail barrel aging. Classes range from brief 3–4 hour beginner sessions to intensive full-day experiences and intermediate blacksmithing, giving students practical, project-based learning.
Instructors at Craftsman Ave focus on safety and skill development, teaching soldering, welding, forging, knife heat-treating, CNC basics, and finishing techniques. Projects listed include stained glass nightlights and art pieces, copper lamp construction, steel planter fabrication, custom side tables and longboards, classic Game Boy refurbishment, and multiple knife-making formats from railroad spike blades to Damascus steel creations. Several offerings mention sessions held in Brooklyn.
Craftsman Ave emphasizes hands-on instruction with small-group workshops that guide participants from tool introduction to finished, personalized projects. The curriculum covers practical techniques—measuring, cutting, soldering, hammer-forging, quenching, polishing, and handle fitting—so participants leave with tangible skills and a completed object.
Bookings are typically organized per-session with explicit project outcomes, materials use, and instructor support. The business presents a diverse set of workshops that combine traditional craft methods and modern fabrication tools to help hobbyists, gift-givers, and aspiring makers create high-quality, customized goods. Safety protocols, instructor oversight, and supplied materials are standard for each session, and many workshops are suitable for group events, corporate team-building, birthday parties, and personalized gift-making. Participants receive step-by-step instruction and take home a finished, usable item that reflects individual design choices and learned techniques and continued support.
Workshops Offered
19 Workshops
Hands-on projects across crafts
Materials
Metal, Wood, Glass, Leather, Electronics
Multiple trades and techniques
Skill Levels
Beginner to Intermediate
Suitable for all experience levels
Book a Craftsman Ave workshop today — create a custom lamp, knife, stained glass piece, or refurbished Game Boy and leave with a finished, usable work.
Arrive early for booking
Reserve your spot in advance as sessions fill quickly, especially on weekends.
Bring your own decorations
Personalize your car with stickers, paint, and decals for a creative touch.
Wear comfortable clothes
Expect to sand, cut, and paint—wear clothes that can get a little messy.
Plan for a couple of hours
Schedule enough time to complete your car and enjoy the racing event.
Comfortable clothing
Comfortable clothes that can handle some paint and wood dust.
Personal decoration supplies
Bring your own stickers, paint, or decals to personalize your car.
Closed-toe shoes
Protect your feet when using tools and moving around workshop stations.
Camera or smartphone
Capture your creative process and race day moments.
Session Lengths
3–9 Hours
Short to intensive sessions