Ages 7–17 · Belleville, Metro East & St. Louis

Kids shop class with real tools and real projects.

Hands-on woodworking for kids, homeschool groups and birthday parties. We bring the shop to you.

Building more than things.

Dad and daughters building at the Grit & Grain workbench
Why we build

A family shop, open to yours

Grit & Grain is run by Lee, a girl dad and retired Navy veteran, who builds alongside his daughters. That same patient, family feel is what every kid gets at the bench: real tools, steady guidance, and a project they made themselves.

Building more than things.
How it works

Three steps to the workbench

Simple to book, easy to host.

Pick a session

Homeschool drop-in or birthday party.

Email to book

Send your date, location and number of kids.

We set up

Mobile setup at your home or event, with rentals as needed.

Kids build

Ages 7–17 work with real tools and take their project home.

Pick your session

Sessions & pricing

Per-kid rate by age.

$75per kid · ages 7–9
$50per kid · ages 10+

Homeschool Drop-In

Group sessions · ages 7–17
$75 / $50 per kid
  • Slots lock in once 6+ kids sign up
  • Great for co-ops and homeschool families
  • Real tools, guided projects
Ask about a drop-in

Birthday Party

About 90 minutes · 6–10 kids
$125 setup + per-kid rate
  • Each guest builds a project to take home
  • We come to your home or venue
  • Rentals arranged as needed
Book a party

Mobile Shop for Events

Homes, churches, community events
Ask for a quote
  • Mobile setup brought to you
  • Rentals as needed for your space
  • Serving Belleville, Metro East & St. Louis
Request a quote
Questions

FAQ

The quick answers parents ask first.

What ages do you teach?

Kids ages 7–17.

How much does it cost?

$75 per kid for ages 7–9 and $50 per kid for ages 10+. Birthday parties add a $125 setup fee.

When does a homeschool drop-in happen?

A drop-in slot locks in once 6 or more kids are signed up.

How long is a birthday party?

About 90 minutes for 6–10 kids.

Where do you set up?

We're mobile. We set up at homes and events around Belleville, the Metro East and St. Louis, with rentals as needed.

Ready to build?

Email your preferred date, location, and the number and ages of the kids. We'll reply to confirm.

Email to book

Contact us

Questions about a session, a party or an event? Reach out.