Child being taught how to use a wood chisel

TRY

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TRADES

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

Tradespeople often recall early experiences that ignited a passion for hands-on creating, making, and problem-solving.

We kindle that same enthusiasm in tomorrow's makers, creators, and tradespeople through immersive events that allow participants to try the trades alongside professionals who share their expertise and love for what they do.

Learning how to safely use a buzz saw
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Free and open to anyone, SPARK events—and smaller TradesUp workshops—are designed to be safe, fun activities that provide participants with the sense of accomplishment, confidence, and self-sufficiency that comes with hands-on work.

Girl holding brick she made.
Boy practivi
Boy practicing stone masonry

Thank you for making SPARK 2025 a great event!

Woman teaching girl crafts.
Man giving thumbs-up while demonstrating safe tree climbing.
Man showing girl how to hammer.
Hand-carved wooden spoons and bowl.
Metallic bowls and container.
Man and boy using two person saw to saw a tree trunk.
Friendly man in TU vest looking at camera.
Girl using a leaf blower.
Group of kids learning about wiring.
Girl climbing tree while wearing safety harness.
Handmade brooms.
Friendly woman smiling at camera next to sign that says "Quilters."
Boy tightly drawing twine around bristles to make broom.
Boy experimenting with volume displacement.