OUR MISSION

Community Shop Class is a place to learn and create, teach and build. Our new project is designed to expand access to trades work and to celebrate those who create and build things that help our community.

 The purpose is to be a good neighbor in every way possible.  

We have an incredible shop filled with tools and inspiration. We are currently developing summer and after school programs designed to give Oak Park students a place to learn the basics of carpentry, plumbing and electrical work while also learning about sustainability, safety and conservation. Our life-focused curriculum will be reinforced with positive coaching, accountability and sensitivity. Our efforts will be put forth in our neighborhood as we use the skills we learn to help Oak Park residents, non-profits and micro businesses.