Wood Working Class: Pinewood Derby

Learn how to make a pinewood derby car in this workshop in Brooklyn!



4 hours Location Sunset Park Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 8 to 10   $175

If you're looking for fun activities in Brooklyn, join this fun pinewood derby woodworking workshop! In this class, you will learn how to make a mean racing machine made from wood and then put your car to the test in a race against the other workshop participants!
To make your car, you'll learn basic woodworking skills. Your instructor will show you how to use workshop saws and power tools if you’d like to craft your car with them, it is also totally possible to join in on the fun if you’d prefer to keep things low-key and manual with sandpaper and a focus on aesthetics.
We’ll provide all the “flair” needed to make your car one-of-a-kind, including paint, racing stripes, googly eyes, and all sorts of other things.
You’ll then put your masterpiece to the test by racing it against other guests on our vintage Pinewood Derby track. Medals will be awarded to the fastest car, the slowest car, the best-looking car, and the ugliest car.
If you're looking for birthday party ideas, date night ideas, or want to spend your evening getting a little crafty, this creative and social workshop will add some fun to your day!

Upcoming dates for Wood Working Class: Pinewood Derby

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:52pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

19 upcoming dates between 25 Nov 2026 and 6 Mar 2027.

  • Wed, Nov 25 2026, 1pm-5pm
  • Wed, Dec 2 2026, 7pm-11pm
  • Mon, Dec 7 2026, 1pm-5pm
  • Sat, Dec 12 2026, 10am-2pm
  • Mon, Dec 14 2026, 7pm-11pm
  • Wed, Dec 23 2026, 1pm-5pm
  • Wed, Dec 30 2026, 7pm-11pm
  • Mon, Jan 4 2027, 1pm-5pm
  • Sat, Jan 9 2027, 10am-2pm
  • Mon, Jan 11 2027, 7pm-11pm
  • Wed, Jan 20 2027, 1pm-5pm
  • Wed, Jan 27 2027, 7pm-11pm
  • Mon, Feb 1 2027, 1pm-5pm
  • Sat, Feb 6 2027, 10am-2pm
  • Mon, Feb 8 2027, 7pm-11pm
  • Wed, Feb 17 2027, 1pm-5pm
  • Wed, Feb 24 2027, 7pm-11pm
  • Mon, Mar 1 2027, 1pm-5pm
  • Sat, Mar 6 2027, 10am-2pm
What you'll get
A one-of-a-kind race car made of wood and powered by gravity. You’ll then race your speed machine against the other workshop guests.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Craftsman Ave - 68 34th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

This venue is a short walk from 36 St station (1500 feet).

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Recent reviews of Wood Working Class: Pinewood Derby

  • 5/5 from Becca Elam, attended Oct 2025: I loved this class! Would absolutely return to Craftsman Ave, Jacob was helpful and fun! Thank yall!
  • 5/5 from Madeline Schwappach, attended Jun 2025: super easy to redeem gift card and schedule and great class! jacob made building card easy and fun for our group of ages 9-62, highly recommend and plan to take more classes with craftsman ave :)
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Craftsman Ave
Craftsman Ave

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We transform "regular folks" into welders, woodworkers, jewelry makers, leather crafters, knife forgers, and stained glass artisans in just one workshop. Our hands-on workshops are taught by local makers, artists & designers in Brooklyn.
Locally owned and operated since 2015, Craftsman Ave is a destination to connect people who want to learn how to do new things with a skilled and likable craftsman who can show them how to do those things in a straight forward, fun, and non-condescending manner. You can make cool stuff while supporting the makers and artists of NYC who we hire to lead our workshops.

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