SUMMER 2025 SCHEDULE
NEW! Advanced design + build institute
Design and build a REAL pergola for a community organization in LitShop’s biggest build ever! Design sessions start soon.
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concrete creations
Learn the basics of concrete while crafting a working lamp.
MONDAYS 4:00-6:00 6/9-7/28
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protest poster making
Make your voice heard! Craft posters and signs for your next protest.
MONDAYS 6:00-8:00 6/9-6/16
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DIY Tile projects
Learn mosaic and tile basics while creating fun decor projects.
MONDAYS 6:00-8:00 7/14-7/28
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builder book club: Exploring robotics
Dive into the world of coding for robotics while exploring robots in literature.
TUESDAYS 5:00-7:00 6/17-8/15
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paper mache + mythology
Craft whimsical mythological creatures both on and from paper!
WEDNESDAYS 3:00-5:00 6/11-8/13
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reuse + review
Craft marketable goods from scrap and surplus materials while learning the basics of book influencing.
WEDNESDAYS 5:00-7:00 6/11-8/13
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home maintenance skills
Learn how to be the handy ma’am of your home through a variety of hands-on demonstrations.
THURSDAYS 4:00-6:00 7/17-8/21
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print shop: Make Your own merch + Bullet journaling
Start your own bullet journal while learning basics of block printmaking, screenprinting, letterpress, stencilmaking, and more.
THURSDAYS 6:00-8:00 7/17-8/7
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SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY ACTION BUILDS
ramp build
Want to put the skills you've learned at LitShop to work for a better St Louis? Join us for a Community Action Build with Gateway Housing Service Project!
SATURDAY, 4/26 9:00AM-3:00 PM
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COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
During Community Book Club, we’ll have a facilitated book club discussion, then spend the rest of the evening hanging out in the shop. Participants can work on existing projects, start something new, or just hang out with their LitShop friends, all under the supervision of LitShop staff. We've even been known to karaoke! Dinner and snacks provided.
COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB #2: FRIDAY 4/4 5:00-8:00PM
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Summer Community Book Clubs coming soon!
OPEN SHOP
Shop’s open! During Open Shop, LitShop youth can work on independent projects or try something new using LitShop’s tools, equipment and supplies. LitShop staff will be available to support and suggest new projects. Open Shop is drop-in and no registration is required. All current and former LitShop youth welcome!
SPRING OPEN SHOP SCHEDULE
Tuesdays 1/14-5/13 2:00-5:00PM
Thursdays 1/16-5/15 3:00-6:00PM
SUMMER OPEN SHOP SCHEDULE
Tuesdays 6/10-8/12 2:00-5:00PM