Black and white logo for Little Makers Project featuring three cartoon children with construction hats, the words "LITTLE MAKERS PROJECT," and the slogan "CREATIVELY BUILDING THE FUTURE.".

Little Makers Project

Coming Soon!

Here at Wolf Creative, this is what we think…

Making stuff is awesome! Drawing, painting, constructing, whittling, carving, knitting, weaving, sewing, welding, smithing, or throwing. It’s all important.

Unfortunately, we live in a time when phones, tablets, computers, and TVs are increasingly getting harder to ignore. Screen time is no longer a question of if, but how much? Social media has far more cons than pros. The internet is mostly terrible. And, honestly, we don’t really see a future where AI is going to solve more problems than it creates.

And, who is affected by this the most? Our children. As arts and trade programs disappear from schools at alarming rates, our kids are spending more and more time indoors and behind screens, where “learning” is broken down into short, seconds-long clips without any real context. In short, our children are no longer learning the art of crafting.

Because of this, Wolf Creative is passionate about our Little Makers Project, an initiative that rallies our communities around our kids, teaching them the importance and joy of making something with their own two hands. Little Maker events are designed to guide kids through a simple woodworking project that can be completed in one class. Whether it’s making a cutting board, a jigsaw puzzle, or crafting a Viking Chair, each “little maker” will learn about the methods and tools necessary to finish their project. Over time, the goal is to foster the technical skills, safety knowledge, and critical thinking necessary for each child to start designing their own projects based on their ideas and passions.

We don’t have it all figured out, but we think the feeling you get when sitting in a tree house you built yourself is a pretty good start…

A young man wearing a face mask and safety glasses, using a cordless drill on a piece of wood during a woodworking activity under a canopy, with other individuals working on similar projects in the background.
A group of people working outdoors under a canopy, with one person operating a miter saw cutting a wooden plank, while others observe or work nearby.
Group of children and an adult working on a woodworking project outdoors under a canopy, measuring and marking a wooden board.
A woman demonstrating a miter saw to four children and an older man under a white canopy outdoors.
A man and a child working together on a wood-cutting project using a yellow Dewalt miter saw under a tent, with people and outdoor furniture in the background.
A boy wearing safety glasses and a mask uses a jigsaw to make a cut in a piece of wood outdoors.
A man and a boy are cutting a wooden board with a large circular saw under a white canopy. The man is wearing glasses and a brown baseball cap, while the boy has red hair, glasses, and is wearing a black hoodie.
A girl in a blue jacket is using a pyrography tool to burn designs into a piece of wood at a woodworking workshop, with a man in a black shirt working in the background.
Two people working together on a woodworking project outdoors under a canopy, using power drills to screw together wooden beams.
Group of five people, two adults and three children, standing under a canopy, holding finished wooden sleds on a wet outdoor surface, with houses and trees in the background.
A young boy wearing safety glasses, ear protection, and a black hoodie, holding a yellow pencil while working on a wooden project at a workbench outdoors. The workspace has various tools, including a cordless drill, clamps, and a measuring tape, with
A person wearing a face mask, safety glasses, and ear protection uses an electric saw to cut a piece of wood on a workbench in a woodworking shop or outdoor workspace.

Little Maker Project Goals

  • ✺ SKILLS

    We want little makers to understand the basics of hand and power tools and understand when and how to correctly use them.

  • ✺ SAFETY

    We take an age-appropriate approach to using tools safely. Each little make will learn proper handling and usage of tools, the importance of personal protection equipment, and how to keep themselves and others safe in the shop.

  • ✺ DESIGN

    We take little makers through the entire process of a project, showing them how putting some thought into a design will lead to a better outcome.

  • ✺ COMFORT

    Projects are designed to expose little makers to a variety of different tools and techniques so, over time, they gain a level of comfort working on more complicated pieces.

  • ✺ FUN

    The ultimate goal! We want little makers to be excited about using their hands to build something that matters to them. Bring a good attitude, maybe a few jokes, an let’s build something!

  • ✺ COMMUNITY

    We want little makers and their families to feel like they belong to a community. Our hope for these events is to foster friendships and outreach to our neighbors.

Help us help kids!

In order to do this right, Little Makers Project needs SPONSORS!

If you know of any business owners or industry sales reps who might be interested in helping us source tools, lumber, and other supplies, we’d love to chat!

Creatively building the future is community work…we hope you’ll join us.

Contact Us!