Architecture Studios for Kids and Families in Gowanus
Studio Space
573 Sackett Street, 3rd Floor (between 3rd & Nevins)
We are currently hosting our studios at 573 Sackett Street, one block from the Thomas Greene Playground and above the Still Life Cafe. The space is an airy loft with plenty of light and room to build.
Flagship Space (opening 2026/2027)
420 Carroll Street, Ground Floor (between Nevins & the Canal)
Longer term, we will be setting up shop in the ground floor of 420 Carroll Street. In addition to our studio space, we will have an art store and book shop. Read more about the space in recent coverage from the Brooklyn Paper and Crain’s.
After-School
After-School is open for Fall 2026 running from September 10 through December 23. We currently offer pickup from local schools with a minimum of three students enrolled. If your child’s school is not listed below, reach out to hello@brooklynbuildersstudio.com to discuss adding it.
FALL 2026
Mondays | Pick-up available at P.S. 321 Upper & Lower Schools, and Epic Academy
Tuesdays | Pick-up available at P.S. 321 Upper & Lower Schools, P.S. 372, and Hannah Senesh
Wednesdays | Pick-up available at P.S. 321 Upper & Lower Schools, and P.S. 32
Thursdays | Pick-up available at P.S. 321 Upper & Lower Schools, and P.S. 39
Fridays | Pick-up available at P.S. 321 Upper & Lower Schools, and P.S. 29
WINTER / SPRING 2027
Coming soon!
Mini Studios (school holidays)
Mini Studios feature a full day of guided builds, open‑ended making, and hands‑on exploration with architectural materials and tools. Kids begin with a structured project that introduces a technique or concept, then expand, adapt, and invent as they go. Throughout the day, we’ll experiment with form and structure.
Open Studios (weekends)
Open Studios are a chance for kids to experiment, build, and create in a relaxed, welcoming environment. We start with a guided prompt to spark ideas, then open the space for kids to explore materials, tools, and their own imagination. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off.
Stay tuned for our lunch date open studios series: 12pm – 3pm weekend drop offs.
Birthday Parties
Interested in hosting your birthday party in our studio? Email hello@brooklynbuildersstudio.com to coordinate. We can also come to you!
Contact Us
Email us at: hello@brooklynbuildersstudio.com
Summer Studios
Our Summer Studios are week-long architecture and design programs where young creators explore real building types, learn hands-on model-making skills, and contribute to collaborative worlds.
Each week introduces a new architectural theme, from townhouses to skyscrapers, cabins to cosmic habitats. Participants sketch, build, explore materials, learn architectural history, and enjoy outdoor time. Extended Day offers additional time for independent making. Drop-in and partial week bookings are also available.
Every student finishes the week with a photographed portfolio of their drawings and models. By Friday, individual projects come together to form a collective environment: a Brooklyn block, a city skyline, a floating neighborhood, a Galaxy District, and more.
2027 schedule coming soon! Check out our work from 2026: