Youth Maker Mondays: Build a Tiny House Model (Ages 12-16)

Choose from three plans for tiny houses, all of which have flair and show that small, affordable spaces can shine with great design. The instructor, a retired architect with numerous awards for modern house designs, focuses on developing options for tiny houses because they are a new building type that today's youth may wind up choosing as a starter house.

Using an architect's scale and a T-square, you'll draw the pieces to a scale of 1/2 inch to 1 foot on 3/16-inch-thick plywood. Then you'll cut the parts using a bandsaw, scroll saw, and hand saws. You'll also make to-scale windows and doors. After sanding the parts, you'll assemble your model with wood glue using tape as temporary clamps. The roof will lift off, giving access to the interior. Depending on time available, you can make and install interior components. 

Registering Youth

• Parent/guardian registering a child for the first time: When you register, select "Others Only" in the "Who Are You Registering?" section. On the next page, select "Add New Registrant." Create an account for your child.
  • The next time you register your child, use "Search Registrants" to select them.
• Make sure to fill out your youth's emergency contact information and other details when creating their account.

We are grateful to the city of Bainbridge Island for a cultural funding grant that enables us to reduce the costs of Youth Maker Monday classes for families.

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