Open Tinkering at Rediscover

Enjoy up to three hours of shop time with full access to Rediscover’s tools and creative reuse materials! Work on a crafting or woodworking project of your choice with guidance from our knowledgeable Facilitators. Use hand tools independently and operate stationary power tools with direct supervision. Open Tinkering is a lightly supervised session designed for independent tinkerers and makers.

Materials & Safety

• Access a wide range of creative reuse materials, from beads and buttons to disassembled furniture and full sheets of plywood.
• The first 5 pounds of materials are included in the session price; additional materials are $1 per pound or can be recycled back into our supplies.
• No on-site storage for unfinished projects between sessions.
• Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, tie back loose hair, and use safety equipment properly.

Available Tools

Safety gear provided: goggles, gloves, and ear protection. Tools include:

• Measuring tools, clamps, vises
• Hand tools: hammers, chisels, drivers, pliers, snips, saws
• Power tools: cordless drills, jigsaw, scroll saw, drill press, orbital sander
• Stationary tools: 10" Dewalt chopsaw, 14" Jet bandsaw

Additional Information

• Interested in a private or group session? Contact mail@rediscovercenter.org for availability.
• For ages 7 and under, check out our Family Crafting Program.
• Homeschool charter funds are accepted for all programs.