Homeschool Build Lab
A weekly hands-on workshop where students learn woodworking, construction, electricity, mechanical systems and practical problem solving by building real projects, working through structured trades modules as the semester goes on.
Eight modules. One skill at a time.
Three skill weeks and one build, challenge, assessment or showcase week per module — FOUNDATIONS, BUILD, POWER, FLOW, FIX, TECH, DESIGN, then the MASTER BUILD capstone. Select a module to open its weeks.
Module 01 · Weeks 1–4
Workshop Foundations
Every track opens here: the shop, the rules, the tools, precision measurement and a first project that actually works.
Skill tree
BUILD
Related Career Pathways
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Robotics and Automation
KTA modules align directionally with Texas career and technical education pathway areas. KTA is not a Texas CTE provider or accredited program.
Skills carry into the Passport
Each skill is tracked in the student's KTA Skill Passport — from first exposure to demonstrated mastery.
- Tool Safety II
- Precision Measuring
- Carpentry I
- Electrical I
- Plumbing I
- Mechanical Systems I
- Build Planner
How the semester is structured
Every module runs the same rhythm — discover the skill, learn it with an instructor, practice it, then prove it in a finished build.
Woodworking
- Cuts
- Joints
- Sanding
- Assembly
- Finishing
Construction
- Plans
- Layout
- Fasteners
- Framing concepts
Electrical
- Circuits
- Switches
- Wiring fundamentals
Plumbing
- Water systems
- Fittings
- Pipe assembly
Mechanical
- Gears
- Leverage
- Fastening
- Repair
Design
- Sketch
- Measure
- Prototype
- Revise
What they'll actually make
Projects escalate through the semester — each one earns Passport XP and, where earned, a badge.
- Wooden stool
- Toolbox
- Wall shelf
- Working lamp
- Small framed wall
- PVC water system
- Mechanical crane
- Workbench accessory
Stop watching people build things. Start building them.
- Six rotating trades modules
- Progressively harder builds
- Working with real power tools under supervision
- Measurement and construction math
- Diagnosing and fixing failed builds
- Passport skills assessed each module
Ages
Ages 9–11
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
$599
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Registration
- Ages
- Ages 9–11
- Format
- Weekly
- Time
- 2 hours weekly
- Length
- 12 weeks
- Schedule
- Weekday mornings
- Location
- KTA Workshop — North Dallas
- Tuition
- $599–$699 / semester
- Membership
- $179 / month
- Availability
- 14 seats per cohort
- Materials
- All tools and project materials included
- Prerequisites
- None — no prior workshop experience needed
We'll email you to confirm schedule and payment.
Give them something real to finish.
Founding families get early access to class registration, camps, special events and opening offers — before we open the doors to everyone else.