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Find the instructor who turns your kid's ideas into real things.
Vetted hands-on makers who teach children to design, print, and hold something they imagined an hour ago — from wobbly keychains to articulated dragons.
Maya Okafor
Makes dragons with kids on Saturdays.
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Meet the makers who teach making.
Every instructor is background-checked, hands-on vetted, and rated by parents who've watched their kids refuse to go home.
Maya Okafor
Former mechanical engineer turned full-time maker educator. Weekend classes fill up within 24 hours.
Recent projects
Articulated dragon
Wearable bracelet
Carlos Nguyen
Birthday party specialist — every kid leaves with a working gadget. Fusion 360 certified instructor.
Recent projects
Mini turbine
Lightsaber hilt
Priya Mehta
Art teacher turned maker. Specializes in turning kids' sketches into 3D jewelry and sculpture.
Recent projects
Pendant necklace
Keychain set
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What kids are actually printing.
Every object here was designed and printed by a child during a single session. No kits. No shortcuts. Real making.
Articulated Dragon
Custom Keychain
Geometric Bracelet
Lightsaber Hilt
Mini Wind Turbine
Pendant Necklace
Mechanical Gripper
Soft Robotics Glove
Model Rocket Body
The objects that refused to be left behind.
Parents booked an instructor. Kids built something they still carry in their backpack.
Theo's articulated lizard
“Theo hasn't stopped talking about it. He designed a working hinge in Tinkercad on his first try. Maya made him feel like an engineer, not a student.”
Rachel Kim
Parent of Theo, age 9 · Portland, OR
Instructor: Maya Okafor
Amara's gearbox
“We booked Carlos for Amara's birthday instead of a party venue. Twelve kids, twelve functional gearboxes. They didn't want to leave.”
David Okonkwo
Parent of Amara, age 11 · Austin, TX
Kavya's necklace
“Priya walked Kavya through every step without once taking over. The necklace Kavya designed is the first thing she shows every guest who visits.”
Sunita Rao
Parent of Kavya, age 7 · Chicago, IL
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