How It Works
From our trailers to your location
We handle everything. You provide the space and the participants—we bring the rest.
1Instruct
Our team arrives, parks a trailer, and sets up a complete workshop with a station for every participant. Before anyone picks up a tool, we teach how to use it safely. Safety is our top priority, and our staff and volunteers stay with participants from start to finish.
2Build
Each participant starts with raw materials and works at their own pace under the guidance of our staff and volunteers. No experience necessary.
3Finish
Participants finish their projects with paint or stain. This is where each piece becomes their own. Everyone leaves with a completed project, new skills, and confidence in their ability to build something.
What We Provide
Everything is included.
We work with you to organize programming within your organization's budget. Here's what we bring:
Tools
Hand and power tools appropriate for each project and group
Materials
All lumber, hardware, and supplies for each project
Safety Gear
Eye protection provided and required
Staffing
Trained staff and Guided by the Grain youth mentors on-site
Cost
We work with all budgets to make programming accessible
Location
We come to you—libraries, parks, schools, centers, and events
Our Framework
Positive Youth Development
Deeply Ingrained uses the Five Cs of Positive Youth Development—Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring—to help young people build strengths that extend beyond the woodshop.
Competence
Confidence
Connection
Character
Caring
Ready to bring the workshop
to your community?
We work with libraries, parks, schools, community centers, scouts, faith organizations, and nonprofits throughout Indianapolis and nearby communities. Contact us to discuss your group, goals, budget, and available dates.