A premium handmade light-wood storage box with an open lid, shown from a three-quarter angle on a clean, off-white studio background with soft lighting.
Macro close-up of the corner joinery and natural pine wood grain of a handcrafted wooden box, highlighting the smooth finish and craftsmanship.
A direct top-down view looking into the open wooden box, showing the interior storage space and the consistent natural wood texture.
A premium handmade light-wood storage box with an open lid, shown from a three-quarter angle on a clean, off-white studio background with soft lighting.
Macro close-up of the corner joinery and natural pine wood grain of a handcrafted wooden box, highlighting the smooth finish and craftsmanship.
A direct top-down view looking into the open wooden box, showing the interior storage space and the consistent natural wood texture.

Kids Carpentry Workshop – Wooden Keepsake Box (2 Sessions)

Dhs. 495.00
Dhs. 495.00
  • Max 6 people
  • Min age 9+
  • Tools & materials provided
Key Points
  • Build a solid-wood keepsake box with a fitted lid
  • Mark and measure for clean, square corners
  • Learn safe hand-saw technique for tidy edges (no machines)
  • Drill neat pilot holes for controlled assembly (no machines)
  • Improve accuracy with squaring and alignment checks
  • Hand-fit the lid so it sits flat and true
  • Sand smooth and apply a kid-safe finish
  • Take home a finished keepsake box with guided support

A keepsake box is one of the most satisfying builds because it feels like real furniture—clean lines, sharp corners, and a lid that closes just right. Kids love using it immediately for treasures, drawings, and small collectibles.

This is a premium, fundamentals-building workshop using hand tools only. Students work with solid wood in small groups (max 6) with instructor-led, step-by-step guidance, developing confidence through accurate measuring, careful assembly, and clean finishing. Over two sessions, they’ll build real craftsmanship habits—steady, safe, and precise—without shortcuts.

What You’ll Learn

  • Project layout: reference edges, centerlines, and keeping parts oriented
  • Measuring and marking: consistent lengths and square corners
  • Hand-sawing: refining edges and fitting parts cleanly (no machines)
  • Hand drilling: pilot holes for controlled fastening and alignment (no machines)
  • Box assembly: glue control, keeping the box square, and checking for twist
  • Lid fitting: sanding and hand-tuning so the lid sits flat and clean
  • Finishing: progressive sanding and a kid-safe finish for a smooth, durable result

What’s Included

  • Solid wood components/blanks for the box and lid
  • All consumables: wood glue, sandpaper, marking materials, kid-safe finishing product
  • Hand tools provided during the workshop (measuring, marking, hand-sawing, hand drilling, shaping, sanding)
  • Safety gear provided and required: protective eyewear (and additional protection as needed)
  • A completed keepsake box to take home

Policies

  • All courses are non-refundable.
  • One free reschedule is permitted if requested more than 24 hours before the scheduled class.
  • Any additional changes, or changes requested within 24 hours of the class, are subject to a rebooking fee of AED 150.
  • Missed classes or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
  • Minimum age: 9+

Your path at TMS

Start anywhere. Every step counts toward the next.

  1. 1Trial classAED 1502 hours, zero experience needed
  2. 2Project workshopfrom AED 595Build a finished piece in one session
  3. 3FoundationsAED 7,650Modules 1–4, structured skill
  4. 4Modular PathwayAED 12,000Modules 1–7, maker capability
  5. 5ResidencyYour benchWorkshop access, storage, community

Kids have their own path — workshops from AED 250, Academy terms from AED 3,000. See the kids path →

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