KIDS PROGRAMS · DUBAI

Kids Woodworking at
The Makers Society

Two ways to learn: a structured Academy for ages 10–15, and one-off project workshops for ages 6+. Safe, supervised, and proudly hands-on.

Workshops from AED 250 Academy from AED 3,000 / term
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  • Ages 10–15: Academy
  • Ages 6+: One-off projects
  • Small groups & full supervision

The Makers Society runs woodworking workshops for children aged 6 and over at our workshop in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3, Dubai. Kids workshops start from AED 250, and the Kids Academy for ages 10 to 15 runs by term at AED 3,000 per term. The current Academy term runs until 27 November 2026, and the next term starts in January 2027. Book by WhatsApp on +971 54 190 7595 or through makingdubai.com.

Choose the right kids program

Two pathways: a structured Academy for ages 10–15, and one-off project workshops for ages 6+.

Teenage students learning woodworking at The Makers Society in Dubai

Structured program

Kids Woodworking Academy

Ages 10–15, with smaller groups from age 6 on request • Weekly progression • AED 3,000 / term

  • Tool safety, accuracy, and confidence
  • Guided projects with real techniques
  • Small groups and full supervision

Next term starts January 2027

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Child working on a DIY woodworking project at The Makers Society

One-off sessions

Kids One-Day Workshops

Ages 6+ • Flexible booking • from AED 250 / session

  • Pick a project and book a slot
  • Beginner-friendly and hands-on
  • Book a slot, subject to availability
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Choose a weekly pathway (Academy) or a single session (Workshops). Both are fully supervised, hands-on, and beginner-friendly.

Academy vs. One-Day Workshops

A quick guide to help you choose the best fit for your child.

Kids Woodworking Academy

Ages 10–15, with smaller groups from age 6 on request • Structured • AED 3,000 / term

  • Format: Weekly sessions across a term
  • Best for: Kids who enjoy learning, building skills, and steady improvement
  • Outcome: Real techniques, confidence, accuracy, craftsmanship
  • Projects: Multi-step builds that grow in complexity
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Kids One-Day Workshops

Ages 6+ • Flexible • from AED 250 / session

  • Format: One or two guided sessions, booked by slot
  • Best for: First-time makers or families wanting a low-commitment activity
  • Outcome: A finished project to take home
  • Projects: Fun builds with age-appropriate tools and guidance
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FAQs

The Kids Academy is designed for ages 10–15, with smaller groups from age 6 on request. Our One-Day Workshops are suitable for ages 6+. If you’re unsure, we’ll guide you based on your child’s confidence and focus.

No. Both options are beginner-friendly. We teach safe tool handling from the start and structure tasks so children can succeed step by step.

In workshops, children complete a take-home project in one or two sessions, depending on the complexity of the build. In the Academy, projects are designed to build skills over time—often with more advanced techniques and multi-step builds as confidence grows.

Safety is central to every session. We work in small groups, maintain close supervision, and use age-appropriate tools and processes. Children are guided through each step before they proceed.

If your child is 10–15 and would benefit from a structured pathway, choose the Academy. If your child is 6+ or you want to try woodworking first, start with a One-Day Workshop.

A one-day woodworking workshop at The Makers Society. Children from 6 build a real wooden toy, like a car or a turtle on wheels, using real hand tools with a tutor beside them, and finish it in a single session.

Yes. The Kids Academy is for ages 10 to 15 and meets weekly for 1 hour 45 minutes across a 10-week term. The fee is AED 3,000 for the term, plus AED 279 for each student’s own saw and hand plane. For children under 10, we can organise an Academy group on request, for five or more children.

One-day workshops are for children from 6. The Kids Academy is for ages 10 to 15, and for five or more children under 10 we can organise a group on request.

Real skill. Children use real saws, planes and chisels sized for them, in a working woodworking workshop, not a soft play or a craft table.

Kids workshops start from AED 250. The Academy is AED 3,000 per term.

The current term runs from 25 September to 27 November 2026. The next term starts in January 2027; the exact date is not fixed yet.

At our workshop: Al Jumairi Building, Showroom 1, 2, 3, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3, Dubai.

WhatsApp us on +971 54 190 7595 or email support@makingdubai.com.

Still unsure? We’ll recommend the right option.

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What parents can expect

A calm, structured environment where children learn real skills—safely and with full supervision.

Safety-first supervision

Small groups with close instructor guidance at every step.

Age-appropriate tools

We match tools and tasks to your child’s age and confidence.

All materials included

Wood, hardware, and finishing materials are provided.

They take something home

Every session ends with a real project—and real pride.

Not sure which option fits?

If your child is 10–15 and enjoys structured learning, start with the Academy. For ages 6+ or a first experience, choose a one-day workshop.

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Kids & Families
What a joy it was to create with The Makers Society! Our 9-year-old dreamed of building a market stand to sell donuts and lemonade in our community. He and Olympio spent several weeks sawing, hammering, drilling and sanding, and he's thrilled with the result. My 11 and 6-year-olds also made wooden toys with Eva and Joel. We highly recommend, and will be back very soon!
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The people here are super friendly and they really care about safety and good craftsmanship.
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