Leonardo's Basement is an innovative educational organization for children, adults and their families.
04/22/2026
We have 5 pallets of dupe-duplo and some fake-lego to use for building projects. Join us solo, or with your favorite kid and build something cool to take home! Planters, critters, purse charms or something else! Details & registration online
12/02/2025
Adult takeover this Saturday, December 6th! Power tools with Justin or sparkly ephemera with Natalie? There is no wrong answer!
University of Collage: Craft a vision board, framed piece of art, coaster, ornament or 'zine.
We have been saving vintage postcards, slides, cards, maps, stickers, frames. baubles and books for YOU! Ages 18+
$15/person
Woodshop for Adults: Sand away the stress! Create a food board, box or candle holder. Use a Saw Stop table saw, drill press, and sanders to bring your design to life. No experience necessary! Ages 18+ $50/person
Registration required https://leonardosbasement.asapconnected.com/
09/11/2025
Daring Derby Designers had a nail biting (pun intended!) final race. Swipe and see what it feels like to have built the winning vehicle!
Teens created the perfect task for a Rube Goldberg machine built the final week of summer...Sliding a student to their homework! Extra credit if you can spot the boxing glove and boot!
06/08/2025
Looking for this cat's people. She's very sweet and in good health. Found this morning at Malcolm Ave and 4th street SE in Minneapolis
06/07/2025
That's a wrap on Spring special events and school builds! 1. Bachelorette party build! 2. Field Trip visit SAMS 3.Birthday party! 4. School visit with Richfield kindergartens, 5. End of year celebration at Blake. Now booking schools and events October - December '25. Summer workshops begin Monday. Wooo-hoo!
04/27/2025
Unedited photo from a Build What You Want workshop. Can you guess what this clever kid made?!
Summer registration opens tomorrow! Snapshot of one day, last summer (thanks, Ellie)!