“a place for adults who want to be kids,
and kids who want to be great adults.”
-Ember de Boer, Sculptor and Project Director
FEATURED
Upcoming
community feast: free food
Nov 23rd @ 12pm-we run out
laser 101 | make your own stencil : new class
SEPT 30th @ 12pm-2pm
OUR PHILOSOPHY
OF GOOD-NEIGHBORISM
Our life-focused curriculum is reinforced with positive coaching, accountability, and sensitivity. Our efforts in the Oak Park neighborhood to use the skills we learn to help residents, non-profits, and micro businesses. About Us
About SHOP CLASS
community shop class at a glance
Tool Library access
You Get Access to Our Entire Tool Library; For The Whole Month!
Access to make your project in our space, instead of your living room or porch. Not to mention Co-working space, Wi-fi, Snacks and Coffee for you to enjoy anywhere on-site during Shop Hours. Join as a member to get the benefits and become apart of the community!
Workforce training
Inquire about our apprenticeship programs, community partners, and job resources if you would like guidance from our on-site Leadership members.
We participate in internships, programs, e-bike courses, tool trainings, and basic car care.
Safe and neurodivergent
Here we focus on creating and enviroment where learning thrives, our space, programs, and classes are all designed with neurodivergent and diverse types of learners can come together and reach better understandings about how we all learn differently.
community services
We are a water station, phone charging station, small business supporter + collaborator; WE offer our services to support local businesses and families.
We fix tool handles, build commercial planter boxes, and community gardens all the way to pergolas, and more…
JOIN THE GUILD
Receive access to our Community Leaders and their expertise. Were happy to help you come up with a project plan, find the right materials, and tools to get you on your way and making!
TAKE A CLASS
Take a class with one of our dedicated and knowledgeable instructors. We have a selection of free and paid classes every month, and accept community members into our paid internships and programs. Stay tuned in to the opportunities page for updates!
HOST YOUR OWN EVENT
We host everything from Corporate Team Builders, Girl Scout Troops, Americorps Classes to Open Mics, Live Music, Birthday parties, and Career Fairs.
Please reach out if your curious about hosting an event or building something with your team!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Want to Join The guild?
Here at Community Shop Class we call our membership, "The ADHD Inventors Guild"
The Guild is open to anyone; all we ask is that you are accepting, kind, and supportive of our diverse community members. We believe in good-neighborism, and that creativity equals problem solving. Through this philosophy we have built a thriving local collective. Please join us for learning, mentorship, and communal growth.
Get started on your path to making a project, finding a career, or learning a new process.
CONTACT US + COME VISIT
Please feel free to reach out, ask questions, email us, and come visit our wonderful on-site location in the heart of Oak Park!
Tuesday 9 tp 7 PM
Wednesday 9 to 5 PM
Thursday 9 to 5 PM
Friday 9 to 5 PM
Saturday 10 to 5 PM
chad.shopclass@gmail.com
Support
+1 916 690 5635
LOCATION
3818 STOCKTON BLVD