Shop Class - Season 1

On this episode of "Shop Class," the teams are challenged with designing and building their very own mini golf holes. Each team is given building materials, which include wooden platforms, green artificial turf, and a spinning motor mechanism. The teams must include at least two of the platforms in their builds and use the spinning motor mechanism in a way that elevates the design and playing experience. After three full days of designing and building, professional golf champion, Michelle Wie, stops by "Shop Class" to play each of the teams' mini golf creations. Three teams compete but only one team will earn a spot in the semi-finals and be one step closer to the championship, the title of "Shop Class" Champs, and an epic grand prize.

On this episode of "Shop Class," the teams are challenged with designing and putting their own unique take on the ultimate, tough as nails, Little Free Libraries. All across the country Little Free Libraries enhance communities and encourage reading, but rain, wind, and other harsh conditions often take their toll. So, it's up to the teams to design and build a library that looks great and is durable, to protect the books inside. After three full days of designing and building, Justin puts the teams' libraries to the test by introducing them to his biggest fan, an actual big fan that is capable of 100 MPH wind, and other harsh conditions. Three teams compete but only one team will earn a spot in the semi-finals and be one step closer to the championship, the title of "Shop Class" Champs, and an epic grand prize.

On this episode of "Shop Class," the teams are challenged with taking an iconic school item and transforming it into a skate park obstacle. Each team is given wood, steel, and metal tubing to incorporate into their obstacle. After three full days of designing and building, a pro skateboarder stops by "Shop Class" to skate each of the teams' skate park obstacles. Three teams compete but only one team will earn a spot in the semi-finals and be one step closer to the championship, the title of "Shop Class" Champs, and take home an epic grand prize.

Teams are challenged with designing and building bridges that look great and can support weight.

Teams are challenged with putting a modern twist on the classic picnic table.

Teams are challenged with designing and building supersized downhill derby racers.

Six semi-final teams build and launch spacecrafts capable of transporting egg payloads.

The finalists vie for the title "Shop Class Champs" by building contemporary backyard forts.