Schools are a place to learn and grow. These buildings need spaces to learn, play, eat and explore. Maybe you have a space from your own school you'd like to create or maybe you want to design something totally original. Join us to create your own best learning environment. 

Designed with younger children in mind (ages 5–12 with a chaperone), our family workshops encourage children and their caregivers to explore architecture through hands-on activities each month. Workshops begin with an exploration of exciting examples of architecture and activities that highlight the design process. Then, the kids are off—designing and building their own structures in a whirlwind two-hour workshop that culminates in a group presentation. 

Parents/guardians must reserve adult chaperone tickets in addition to purchasing tickets for their children. If you encounter any difficulties reserving both types of ticket, please email info@seattlearchitecture.org for assistance. 

We offer no-questions-asked scholarships for all SAF Family Workshops. Email info@seattlearchitecture.org to inquire. 

Photos: Chicago Public Library, HMC Architects, Larson Company

Seattle is home to some very tall buildings. Building tall can help give more people places to work and live without taking up more space on the ground. In this workshop we will look at skyscrapers in Seattle and around the world for inspiration before we create our own tall buildings.

Designed with younger children in mind (ages 5–12 with a chaperone), our family workshops encourage children and their caregivers to explore architecture through hands-on activities each month. Workshops begin with an exploration of exciting examples of architecture and activities that highlight the design process. Then, the kids are off—designing and building their own structures in a whirlwind two-hour workshop that culminates in a group presentation. 

Parents/guardians must reserve adult chaperone tickets in addition to purchasing tickets for their children. If you encounter any difficulties reserving both types of ticket, please email info@seattlearchitecture.org for assistance. 

We offer no-questions-asked scholarships for all SAF Family Workshops. Email info@seattlearchitecture.org to inquire. 

Photos: ZGF Architects, Hillary Nelson

Just like humans, animals build shelters to stay warm and protect themselves from the elements. Animal shelters look very different depending on how big the animals are and where they live. Join us to create homes and surrounding environments for your favorite animals.

Designed with younger children in mind (ages 5–12 with a chaperone), our family workshops encourage children and their caregivers to explore architecture through hands-on activities each month. Workshops begin with an exploration of exciting examples of architecture and activities that highlight the design process. Then, the kids are off—designing and building their own structures in a whirlwind two-hour workshop that culminates in a group presentation. 

Parents/guardians must reserve adult chaperone tickets in addition to purchasing tickets for their children. If you encounter any difficulties reserving both types of ticket, please email info@seattlearchitecture.org for assistance. 

We offer no-questions-asked scholarships for all SAF Family Workshops. Email info@seattlearchitecture.org to inquire. 

Photo: Gwen Lennox, Boonchai Wedmakawand/Getty Images

Architects design more than just buildings, they also create landscapes that include gardens and other greenspaces. These gardens can produce food, flowers and so much more. What will you grow in your garden? Join us to design your own garden and a greenhouse to support your plants.

Designed with younger children in mind (ages 5–12 with a chaperone), our family workshops encourage children and their caregivers to explore architecture through hands-on activities each month. Workshops begin with an exploration of exciting examples of architecture and activities that highlight the design process. Then, the kids are off—designing and building their own structures in a whirlwind two-hour workshop that culminates in a group presentation. 

Parents/guardians must reserve adult chaperone tickets in addition to purchasing tickets for their children. If you encounter any difficulties reserving both types of ticket, please email info@seattlearchitecture.org for assistance. 

We offer no-questions-asked scholarships for all SAF Family Workshops. Email info@seattlearchitecture.org to inquire. 

Photo: Picardo Farm P-Patch Facebook