Here are some resources to support kids in learning skills and acquiring resources for their products/services.

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FREE Resources in Central Oregon

Open Arts Center - Free and low cost teen and adult art programs

Fashion Workshop - Free and low cost sewing and fashion design classes

Sew Teach Me at Anvil Sewing – Sewing lessons kids ages 8-18

HUE (Hearts Unknown Education) – A variety of art classes to nourish youth mental health.

Home Depot – Kids building workshop. Every 1st Saturday from 9am-12pm.

STEM Hub Lending Library – Borrow STEM kits, books and lessons.

DIY and Self Improvement Resources – from the Deschutes County Library

Library of Things – from the Deschutes County Library

Seed to Table – Free summer camp at farm in Sisters.

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Other Events for Young Entrepreneurs

Young Biz Roundup - Children's business fair and vendor markets in Prineville, OR.

​Rubbish Renewed - Transform trash to fashion in this eco fashion show. Features student and adult designers with students participating from Central Oregon Schools. Participants can take advantage of the free design workshop collaboration with DIYcave.

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FREE Resources Online

Tinkercad – Free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.

Canva – Graphic design tool. Create logos and marketing material like business cards, flyers, social media posts.

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Material Resources

Regroup Thrift Warehouse - $1 Clothing and textiles - great for upcycling - Hours: Friday 5-7pm, Sunday 12-1pm

SEEL Program - Sustainable Event Equipment Library. Canopies, tables, chairs, coolers, mealware and more are available to borrow. They have 300+ sets of reusable mealware kits - plates, bowls, cups and utensils; this makes up the core of our lending library. We also have dining tables and chairs for 300 people, plus 10x10 pop-up canopies, large and small coolers/dispensers, camp chairs and other equipment. There are roughly two months in the year when the equipment is in use and cannot be borrowed. Contact them via their contact us form to inquire if equipment is available to borrow. 

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More Learning Resources in Central Oregon

DIY Cave – Kids and teen classes are offered throughout the year teaching kids 3D printing, sheet metal art, welding, Lego robotics, woodworking and more.