Mini Maker
A playful introduction to engineering and design, with guided challenges for young builders.
Studio Memberships
Youth Studio Memberships
Give their ideas a place to grow.
You know that moment when your child lights up explaining an idea? Give that curiosity somewhere to go. Guild Hall brings young makers together with instructors, creative peers and the tools to turn ‘what if’ into something they can build, test and proudly explain.
More than a project for the afternoon.
Regular studio time gives an interest room to develop. A learner can explore a new technique, work through a stubborn problem and return with another idea to try. Instructors help connect those ideas to practical skills, with guidance matched to the maker’s stage. Mini, Jr and Senior Maker offer different starting points within the same creative community.
Children practice turning an idea into a plan, selecting materials and testing what they make. With each project, they have another opportunity to ask questions and make decisions of their own.
A pathway for every stage of making.
Jr Maker
Guided coding, robotics and engineering for kids ready to design projects around their interests.
Senior Maker
A creative studio for teens ready to go further with engineering, code, fabrication and original projects.
Real tools. Room to experiment.
From a motor and sensor to a robot that moves, children connect ideas to something they can see and test. Coding, design and practical construction give mathematics and science a purpose within a project.
Equipment and activities are matched to age, readiness, location and instructor guidance.
From choosing a component to explaining a decision.
A stocked studio opens up choices. Mentors help children understand what a part does, try a sensible approach and use what they learn to improve the next version.
Progress you can see beyond the finished project.
- Confidence: practice explaining an idea and taking ownership of a solution.
- Persistence: test, notice what went wrong, and make a thoughtful adjustment.
- Collaboration: share tools, listen to another approach and ask for useful feedback.
- Independence: break a bigger challenge into manageable steps with support.
Look for progress in how your child approaches a challenge, describes a choice or returns to a project.
Creativity has more than one shape.
A playful design can invite just as much thinking as a robot. Materials, colors and textures offer different ways to explore an idea and discover an interest worth pursuing.
A few things parents ask.
Can we try the studio before joining?
Yes. Start with a Free PASS to experience the space and meet the team. Choose from the available Free PASS sessions, then talk with us about membership sessions, pricing and the right next step for your child.
How do we choose the right age group?
These membership age groups are a starting point. Trial sessions can use different age bands, and placement also depends on experience and readiness. Tell us your child’s age and interests when booking so we can help you choose.
Does my child need to know how to code?
An interest in making is a useful starting point. Tell us what your child has tried and what excites them; instructors can help identify a suitable entry point, whether that is hands-on building, coding or design.
Which tools will they use?
Tools depend on the pathway, project, location and learner readiness. Talk with the team about a specific interest before booking; the equipment shown here represents the wider studio experience.
Weekly studio classes
Fall 2026 program schedule
Find your location and weekly class times. All times are local to Massachusetts (Eastern Time). Days without a listed class are omitted.
This fall schedule lists Mini Maker ages 6–8, Junior Maker ages 8–11 and Senior Maker ages 12–18. Membership age descriptions vary; confirm placement with the team before registering.
Natick
19 Willow St, Natick, MA 01760
Now open
Monday
- Mini Maker Ages 6–8
- 4:30–5:30 PM
- Junior Maker Ages 8–11
- 5:30–7:00 PM
Jr Robotics - Senior Maker Ages 12–18
- 4:00–6:00 PM · Robotics
6:00–8:00 PM · Engineering
Tuesday
- Mini Maker Ages 6–8
- 4:30–5:30 PM
- Junior Maker Ages 8–11
- 5:30–7:00 PM
Jr Coding - Senior Maker Ages 12–18
- 4:00–6:00 PM · Game Development
6:00–8:00 PM · Drones
Saturday
- Mini Maker Ages 6–8
- 1:00–2:00 PM
- Junior Maker Ages 8–11
- 2:30–4:00 PM
Jr Robotics - Senior Maker Ages 12–18
- 12:00–2:00 PM · Robotics
2:00–4:00 PM · Engineering
Thursday: Corporate & group events
Call or email to book.
Friday: Special events
The supplied schedule says the calendar will follow. Check the events page for dated listings.
Sunday: Birthday parties & group events
Call or email to book.
Cambridge
17 Sellers St, Cambridge, MA
Tuesday
- Mini Maker Ages 6–8
- 4:30–5:30 PM
- Junior Maker Ages 8–11
- 5:30–7:00 PM
Jr Robotics - Senior Maker Ages 12–18
- 4:00–6:00 PM · Robotics
6:00–8:00 PM · Engineering
Wednesday
- Mini Maker Ages 6–8
- 4:30–5:30 PM
- Junior Maker Ages 8–11
- 5:30–7:00 PM
Jr Coding - Senior Maker Ages 12–18
- 4:00–6:00 PM · Game Development
6:00–8:00 PM · Drones
Saturday
- Mini Maker Ages 6–8
- 1:00–2:00 PM
- Junior Maker Ages 8–11
- 2:30–4:00 PM
Jr Coding - Senior Maker Ages 12–18
- 12:00–2:00 PM · Game Development
2:00–4:00 PM · Drones
Thursday: Corporate & group events
Call or email to book.
Friday: Special events
The supplied schedule says the calendar will follow. Check the events page for dated listings.
Sunday: Birthday parties & group events
Call or email to book.
Woburn
10B Roessler Rd, Woburn, MA
Wednesday
- Mini Maker Ages 6–8
- 4:30–5:30 PM
- Junior Maker Ages 8–11
- 5:30–7:00 PM
Jr Robotics - Senior Maker Ages 12–18
- 4:00–6:00 PM · Robotics
6:00–8:00 PM · Engineering
Thursday
- Mini Maker Ages 6–8
- 4:30–5:30 PM
- Junior Maker Ages 8–11
- 5:30–7:00 PM
Jr Coding - Senior Maker Ages 12–18
- 4:00–6:00 PM · Game Development
6:00–8:00 PM · Drones
Saturday
- Mini Maker Ages 6–8
- 1:00–2:00 PM
- Junior Maker Ages 8–11
- 2:30–4:00 PM
Jr Robotics - Senior Maker Ages 12–18
- 12:00–2:00 PM · Robotics
2:00–4:00 PM · Engineering
Monday: Corporate & group events
Call or email to book.
Friday: Special events
The supplied schedule says the calendar will follow. Check the events page for dated listings.
Sunday: Birthday parties & group events
Call or email to book.
Planning a corporate or group event?
Corporate and group events are also available on any other day from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Call (888) 853-8555 or email info@guildhalllearning.com to book.
Mini · Jr · Senior
Choose their membership.
Choose an age group and the number of classes each week. Prices below are monthly, per child.
Ages 5–7 · 1-hour classes
Mini Maker
Guided building and creative engineering for their first steps into making.
- 1 class/week
- $179/month
- 2 classes/week
- $319/month
Ages 8–11 · 1.5-hour classes
Jr Maker
Explore robotics, coding and design through guided projects and growing independence.
- 1 class/week
- $179/month
- 2 classes/week
- $319/month
- 3 classes/week
- $419/month
Ages 12–18 · 2-hour classes
Senior Maker
Develop personal projects with deeper access to engineering, fabrication and creative technology.
- 1 class/week
- $197/month
- 2 classes/week
- $297/month
- 3 classes/week
- $397/month
Membership begins on your child’s first day of attendance. The current registration terms state that membership purchases are non-refundable. Jr and Senior Maker classes must be selected at registration. Confirm placement with the team: the Mini two-class plan currently lists ages 5–8.
Prices checked September 22, 2026. See current plans and registration terms.
For families · GEA-supported memberships
Need help covering membership costs?
Apply for a Sponsored Membership
We want more children to have access to hands-on learning. Families who need help covering membership costs can apply to GEA for a confidential financial-assistance review.
GEA reviews applications and awards full or partial membership support as funding and suitable program spaces become available. Approved sponsorship funds are paid directly to Guild Hall Learning.
Applying, meeting eligibility criteria, or joining the waitlist does not guarantee a funded membership.
The GEA application form is not available here yet. Applications are not being collected on this website.
Applications and award decisions are managed by GEA.
Submit financial verification only through GEA’s application process. Please do not send financial documents or hardship details through Guild Hall’s contact or donation forms.
Family questions
Who reviews my application?
GEA reviews financial eligibility and makes award decisions. Guild Hall confirms membership availability.
Is support guaranteed?
No. Awards depend on eligibility, available funding, and a suitable program opening.
Does the money come to my family?
No. GEA pays approved sponsorship funds directly to Guild Hall.
Will Guild Hall receive my financial documents?
Financial verification is handled by GEA. Guild Hall receives the enrollment and award information needed to provide your membership.
What does an award cover?
Your written award will explain the membership, dates, covered costs, and any family contribution.
Do I have to participate in publicity?
No. Photographs, testimonials, and donor contact are not requirements for financial assistance.
GEA × Guild Hall Studios
Help another student become a member
Support student access through GEA. A 12-month membership starts at $2,148 for one class per week.
Sign up for membership
Choose your maker group, select a plan, and continue to secure Stripe checkout. Review the plan details and terms before purchasing.
Open membership registration
Use the existing sign-up page, or choose a group below to register here.
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