The After-school for Curious, Creative Kids

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About Youth Maker Space

Youth Maker Space is a studio where kids ages 7–17 — and their parents — build real things, learn new skills, and create alongside their friends. Makers 10 and up build independently in our programs; younger kids ages 7–9 join our family sessions and build side by side with a parent.

Each month, our Inventors design and build projects around a shared theme. The month ends with Demo Day, when families gather in the studio to celebrate, and every Inventor shows off what they made.

We believe kids learn best by building. Every project blends art and technology, developing creativity, problem-solving, and real hands-on skill — and every project goes home with the maker who built it.

Skillsets

Explore our programs

Design & Fabrication Technologies

3D Scanning, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting and Laser Engraving

Electronics Lab

Snap Circuits and Arduinos

Creative Media Studio

Stop Motion, Sound & Light

Robotics Lab

Coding Drones and Robotics

Creative Design Studio

Arts & Crafts, Cardstock and Vinyl Cutting, Textile Printing

Creative Construction Lab

Legos & Meccanos

Studio Capabilities

Here is a short list of amazing tools and equipment ready for our skilled makers! More gets added every month!

3D Printers

Our kids have the opportunity to use 3D printers to create plastic parts.

3D Design Software

Our creators harness 3D design software and develop the skills to use it proficiently.

Stop Motion Studio

Children can unleash their creativity with stop motion studio cameras and figures.

Laser Cutters and engravers

Laser cutters and engravers are versatile tools that can cut and engrave various materials, including wood, metal, and glass.

Paper, Vinyl and Cardboard cutters

Children discover how to utilize paper, vinyl, and cardboard cutters in their projects.

Fabric Printing and Embroidery

Kids can create designs for textile printing and learn the art of embroidery.

Snap Circuits and Arduinos

Our innovators will have access to a wide range of electronic components and snap circuits, along with support for creativity.

Drones and Robots for Programming

Children learn programming using drones and robots are accessible in the studio.

Legos and Meccanos

Our creative team utilizes Legos and Meccanos to swiftly construct structures.

The First Session Is Free

Drop off your 10–17-year-old for a 90-minute session and let them try it for themselves — designing and building a real project with 3D printers, laser engraving, embroidery, drones and more. They come home with something they made; you find out if this is their place. Pick any weekday-afternoon or Saturday session, choose the Free Trial option when you register, and you're done in about 2 minutes. No card required, no commitment — sessions are small, capped at 7 makers.

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Meet the Team

Youth Maker Space is founded by two parents who believe that kids learn best when they’re free to explore, create, and discover what excites them.

Co-Founder

Hamed Nejad

Hamed has spent his career working as an engineer on projects ranging from space programs and robotics to consumer electronics and medical devices. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Reliability Engineering. As a parent, Hamed is passionate about helping kids build confidence through hands-on problem solving, learning how things work, and turning curiosity into real skills they can use for life.

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Co-Founder

Peggy Naseri

Pegah is an artist and educator who works primarily with acrylic painting and drawing, often inspired by flowers and plants. What matters most to her is creating art that feels joyful, decorative, and approachable. She holds a PhD in Art from the University of Mysuru and a master’s degree in Education from Roehampton University in London. As a parent, Pegah brings a strong focus on creativity, self-expression, and thoughtful learning into everything we do.

Our Mission

As parents, we wanted to create the kind of space we wished existed for our own kids — a place where technology and art come together, where creativity is encouraged, and where learning feels empowering rather than stressful. At Youth Maker Space, kids are trusted to explore, make mistakes, ask questions, and grow at their own pace, with guidance when they need it and independence when they’re ready.

Our goal is simple: to help kids discover what they love creating, build confidence in their abilities, and have fun doing it.

Through art and technology integration, we strive to empower youth to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and creators, preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits.