Fall 2026 Classes
For kids ages 9+ and their parents
Structured multi-week classes to learn physical and digital making and get authorized on all the tools we use.
Class Registration is Now Open!
Guided Learning Through Projects
New in 2026-27, Bit Space is offering multi-session classes to learn a combination of tools and techniques, earning authorization and Open Shop time along the way.
Each class uses a sequence of exercises and projects to teach students a specific set of skills to utilize part of Bit Space’s vast tool set: wood shop, laser cutter, 3d printers, electronics, coding, AI use, and more.
Turn Projects Into Progress
As students progress through classes and complete projects, they will earn Badges to show their increasing skills and ability to use those tools independently. They can consider these badges a license for independent tool use but as always, we prioritize safety, so Bit Space Guides are always present and guiding to ensure the safe and effective work.
Not Just For Kids!
Parents! Have you ever wished you could take part in Bit Space? Now you can!
Classes are designed so that both kids 9+ and their parents can enroll as full participants. Our projects are accessible enough for the fourth grade, yet demanding enough to challenge the creativity in us all. Both parents and kids earn Badges and tool authorizations, and can utilize those tools during future Open Shop sessions.
Want to stick around but don’t want to participate? No problem! For a small fee, parents can use our upstairs co-working space during class sessions.
Open Shop, Levelled Up
Every enrolled student can come in during another class on the same topic and continue work on their project to catch up on a missed week.
In addition, they can work on new, more independent projects as long as they’ve completed the authorization requirements for the tools they would need to use. To keep things from going totally haywire, independent projects are subject to the approval of Bit Space Guides.
Schedule
Classes are 3 hours long and run:
📅Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
from 4 pm – 7 pm (with drop-off starting at 3:15 pm)
📅Saturdays & Sundays
from 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm
Location: 2541 W Lawrence Ave.
Phone: 773.654.1691
Register Now
Health and Safety
We have the following guidelines in place for everyone’s health and safety:
■ No open-toed shoes (this includes Crocs).
■ Masking is encouraged at BitSpace during high-dust activities to protect students from airborne particles in the workshop.
■ If your child shows any symptoms of illness (even mild symptoms), please cancel their session and stay home. You can join us in another OpenShop session during the season.