Mayest Arts
Collective

We’re a nonprofit woodshop, art space, and community center in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood.

Everyone is
welcome

Whether you’re missing art class or looking to build home maintenance skills, MAC is a friendly, educational space that connects you with your community.

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Explore our classes

We want our classes to be accessible to everyone. Click here to learn about options for financial support.

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Circular Saw - Sawhorses

Make two sawhorses in this hands-on class designed to build confidence and precision with one of the most versatile tools in carpentry: the circular saw.

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Wooden Lamps

In this hands-on class, students will design and build a fully functional custom lamp while learning the fundamentals of lamp repair and wiring

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Paper Creatures

In this class you'll learn the basics of designing and creating your own paper creature.

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Boxes

A perfect introduction to woodworking and shop tools, this class walks students through the process of building two simple wooden boxes while learning the essentials of measurement, alignment, and assembly.

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Cutting Boards

A classic woodworking project and an excellent foundation for shop skills, this two-day class guides students through the full process of designing and building a custom cutting board.