01 / LEARNING TRACK
Decorative Ironwork
Discover the craft of blacksmithing, from the science of metal to your first work at the anvil.
Metalworking & metallurgyFOR THE MAKERS. THE THINKERS. THE DOERS.
BUILD SKILLS.
MAKE SOMETHING
THAT MATTERS.
Big ideas start with curious hands. Discover hands-on homeschool enrichment where students build real skills, confidence, and community.
Ages 9 through high school Colorado Springs
LESS SCROLLING.MORE MAKING.Real students. Real work. Real growth.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR LEPColorado Springs
School District 11
School District 11
05ways to discover
what you can do
what you can do
09+ages nine through
high school
high school
$0program cost for
eligible funded students*
eligible funded students*
*Eligibility is reviewed with District 11. No self-pay enrollment is currently offered. How eligibility works
FIND YOUR KIND OF HANDS-ON
FIVE TRACKS.
ENDLESS POSSIBILITY.
A spark at the forge. A first prototype. A story brought to life. There’s more than one way to be a maker.
02 / LEARNING TRACK
Life Skills
Build confidence with tools, construction, automotive basics, and practical life decisions.
Construction & the trades
03 / LEARNING TRACK
Mech Lab
Design real parts, print prototypes, and explore how mechanical systems come together.
CAD, 3D printing & robotics
04 / LEARNING TRACK
Digital Art
Explore illustration, character design, animation, and the art of telling a good story.
Illustration & storycraft
05 / LEARNING TRACK
Welding & Fabrication
Progress through welding fundamentals, fabrication, and documented hands-on skill development.
A high-school skills pathway
MADE WITH
YOUR OWN
TWO HANDS.
YOUR OWN
TWO HANDS.
MORE THAN A SHOP CLASS
WE MAKE COOL THINGS.
WE BUILD COMMUNITY.
Making is what brings us together. Growing in character, work ethic, and confidence is what makes it matter.
Our family-friendly workshop gives students a place to ask questions, learn from a challenge, and take pride in their work—alongside people who are cheering them on.
- 01Hands-on learning with purpose
- 02Respect for tools—and for each other
- 03Room to grow, one project at a time
Dad jokes? Always welcome.
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
A CLEAR PATH.
A WARM WELCOME.
Find their spark.
Get to know the five learning tracks, their age ranges, and the skills students explore.
Know the program.
CTA supplements a family’s home-based education. Learn about eligibility, class preparation, and our District 11 partnership.
Talk with real people.
Registration is closed for 2026/27. Our office can still help with program questions and current-family needs.