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Empowering Youth Through Carpentry

Hands-on education for high school students, building skills and community impact through mentorship.

Empowering Youth Through Hands-On Education

At Sawhorse Revolution, we connect high school students with mentors to build community-focused projects, fostering skills in carpentry and architecture while promoting leadership and purpose.

Two young boys are outdoors engaged in a woodworking activity. One boy is using a power drill on a piece of wood, while the other observes. The setting appears to be a backyard with grass and some scattered plants. Both are focused on their task, amidst the natural surroundings.

Two young boys are outdoors engaged in a woodworking activity. One boy is using a power drill on a piece of wood, while the other observes. The setting appears to be a backyard with grass and some scattered plants. Both are focused on their task, amidst the natural surroundings.

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Community Impact

Real Skills

Empowering Youth Skills

Hands-on education in carpentry, architecture, and community building for Seattle's youth.

Mentorship Programs

Connect with professionals to gain real-world skills and confidence through collaborative projects.

A person is working in a woodworking shop, handling a piece of wood on a workbench surrounded by tools such as clamps and hearing protection earmuffs. The setting appears organized and focused on carpentry or woodworking tasks.

A person is working in a woodworking shop, handling a piece of wood on a workbench surrounded by tools such as clamps and hearing protection earmuffs. The setting appears organized and focused on carpentry or woodworking tasks.

Community Projects

Build tiny homes and public structures that create lasting impact and serve our community's needs.

Develop leadership skills while working on meaningful projects that foster a sense of purpose.

Skill Development

A man is focused on a woodworking task, using a hammer and chisel. Behind him, a mural of another person is painted on the wall. Nearby, several people are seated in a shaded area. The setting appears to be outdoors with simple structures and palm leaves forming part of the roof.

A man is focused on a woodworking task, using a hammer and chisel. Behind him, a mural of another person is painted on the wall. Nearby, several people are seated in a shaded area. The setting appears to be outdoors with simple structures and palm leaves forming part of the roof.

A woodworking shop with stacks of cut wooden boards organized on a surface. In the foreground, a uniquely shaped carved wooden piece stands upright. Behind, multiple planks of varying sizes are stored horizontally on racks.

A woodworking shop with stacks of cut wooden boards organized on a surface. In the foreground, a uniquely shaped carved wooden piece stands upright. Behind, multiple planks of varying sizes are stored horizontally on racks.

Community Projects

Empowering youth through hands-on carpentry and community engagement.

A group of children standing in front of a makeshift structure made from wood and corrugated metal. They are smiling and wearing casual clothing. Some clothes are hanging on the wall outside the structure.

A group of children standing in front of a makeshift structure made from wood and corrugated metal. They are smiling and wearing casual clothing. Some clothes are hanging on the wall outside the structure.

Tiny Homes

Building homes for unhoused neighbors with student involvement.

A person is engaged in a woodworking project, using tools to work on several pieces of wood stacked on a table in a workshop. The surroundings include various containers and boxes, with artwork partially visible on the wall. Soft natural light casts shadows, creating a calm and focused atmosphere.

A person is engaged in a woodworking project, using tools to work on several pieces of wood stacked on a table in a workshop. The surroundings include various containers and boxes, with artwork partially visible on the wall. Soft natural light casts shadows, creating a calm and focused atmosphere.

Public Structures

Creating impactful public spaces through collaborative student projects.

A person is engaged in woodworking, sitting cross-legged on the floor surrounded by wood shavings. They are carving a piece of wood using a chisel and a mallet. There are various tools and materials scattered around, including a knife and a block of wood.

A person is engaged in woodworking, sitting cross-legged on the floor surrounded by wood shavings. They are carving a piece of wood using a chisel and a mallet. There are various tools and materials scattered around, including a knife and a block of wood.

A traditional woodworking shop with a variety of tools and benches, lit by natural light streaming through windows. Tools such as saws, hammers, and chisels are organized on shelves and wooden benches, and a wooden floor is covered with wood shavings.

A traditional woodworking shop with a variety of tools and benches, lit by natural light streaming through windows. Tools such as saws, hammers, and chisels are organized on shelves and wooden benches, and a wooden floor is covered with wood shavings.

Art Installations

Designing artistic installations that enhance community engagement.

Mentorship Programs

Connecting students with professionals for real-world learning experiences.

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A workshop setting outside with a power saw, cordless drill, and other tools placed on a folding metal workbench. The background features a red and white house surrounded by grass and trees, adding a rural and peaceful atmosphere. A person is visible in the distance working on something near a structure. The sunlight casts a strong shadow of the tools on the ground.

A workshop setting outside with a power saw, cordless drill, and other tools placed on a folding metal workbench. The background features a red and white house surrounded by grass and trees, adding a rural and peaceful atmosphere. A person is visible in the distance working on something near a structure. The sunlight casts a strong shadow of the tools on the ground.

Gallery

Showcasing our youth’s impactful creations and community projects.

A small workshop with wooden boards and sawdust scattered on the floor. Various woodworking tools are mounted on the wall, including clamps and a saw. The brick wall in the background creates a rustic atmosphere, and there's a workbench filled with slabs of wood.

A small workshop with wooden boards and sawdust scattered on the floor. Various woodworking tools are mounted on the wall, including clamps and a saw. The brick wall in the background creates a rustic atmosphere, and there's a workbench filled with slabs of wood.

A group of children is gathered in a classroom setting, with one child in focus smiling broadly and holding a wooden object. The children are wearing uniforms and colorful headbands. A wooden table is visible in the background, along with some classroom furniture.

A group of children is gathered in a classroom setting, with one child in focus smiling broadly and holding a wooden object. The children are wearing uniforms and colorful headbands. A wooden table is visible in the background, along with some classroom furniture.

A person is engaged in woodworking, holding a carving tool to shape the surface of a wooden piece. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a tree in the background and a blanket or cloth nearby. The person is focused on their craft.

A person is engaged in woodworking, holding a carving tool to shape the surface of a wooden piece. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a tree in the background and a blanket or cloth nearby. The person is focused on their craft.

A person is working in a workshop, surrounded by various woodworking tools and materials. There are wooden panels, a measuring square, and a circular saw on the table. The floor is a rich brown wood, and beams of light create patterns on the surface.

A person is working in a workshop, surrounded by various woodworking tools and materials. There are wooden panels, a measuring square, and a circular saw on the table. The floor is a rich brown wood, and beams of light create patterns on the surface.

Two men are engaged in woodworking. One man wearing a green jacket and a straw hat is cutting or shaping wood while kneeling. Another man sits nearby observing or assisting. The setting appears to be outdoors, with wooden structures and greenery in the background.

Two men are engaged in woodworking. One man wearing a green jacket and a straw hat is cutting or shaping wood while kneeling. Another man sits nearby observing or assisting. The setting appears to be outdoors, with wooden structures and greenery in the background.