Programs + Services


Our classroom is the workshop.
We work with and support non-traditional education programs to create new roads where others trail off.

Our on-location programming and (future) makerspace allow enthusiastic young people to get a glimpse of life as a maker and imagine possible career paths into Portland’s design+build industries.

Participants leave our workshops with practical skills to strengthen their personal and professional lives.
Learn about our FabLab

  • Slöyd Experience Sign-up for Classes


  • Slöyd (“handcrafted”) is a system for teaching traditional woodworking and has been taught across the Nordic countries for more than 150 years.  Slöyd is not merely about technical skill; it's focused on fostering character development and life skills, such as self-reliance, concentration, perseverance, neatness and love of labor.

    Our program is designed to be rolling.  No matter when students attend class they will pick up from where they left off. Our student-to-instructor ratio is a maximum of 5:1 to ensure individual instruction, attention and safety.
  • Click here to sign participation waivers and emergency contact forms

  • Skill Sharing & Mentorship

Connect experienced professionals with youth to transfer knowledge and skills.

  • Workforce Development

Programs that prepare participants for the workforce through practical skills and career exploration. We will offer job placement and start-up services.

  • Community Projects

Activations and collaborations with local artists and businesses to engage in community-enhancing projects.

  • Fabrication Services

Easy to access prototyping, production and fine art including packing and shipping.

Ground Floor Public Activation Space

As creative fabricators we will offer on-site immersive, interactive space for public to interact and add vibrancy into the neighborhood.

  • Public Welcome

Conference and event rental spaces will offer areas for individuals and organizations to interact and collaborate. 

  • Makerspace

The lab, with professional, modern equipment will be made available to those working with Skillcraft on their various projects. 

Artist and Designer Services

To further show how creatives really work and the range of careers, studio and office space will be available to those looking to expand their professional practice and be a part of skill development training and industry networking. This will also include a Tool Library, Material Donation and Refurbishing Services.