KNOW · GROW · BUILD · BELONG
Help us build a place where kids trust themselves.
Brihte Studio opens its doors in Albert Lea, MN this September, a project-based learning studio where homeschool kids ages 7–13 build real things, align with natural rhythms, and grow into who they already are. Every gift goes directly into the space they'll walk into on day one.
What your gift builds
We're outfitting a real studio — flexible project tables, a working kitchen corner, iPads for self-paced core skills, shelves of materials kids can actually get their hands on, and a cozy reading nook for the quiet moments.
Tuition keeps the lights on. Your gift is what turns an empty room into a studio before the first child ever walks through the door.
September
First cohort begins, Tuesday–Thursday
Ages 7-13
Homeschool families in and around Albert Lea (with the plan of adding community class options as well)
100% to the studio
Furniture, kitchen, tech, materials, and facilitators
MAKE A DONATION
Give at any level — every dollar has a job.
Our giving levels follow the same arc our kids do. Choose one, or give any amount that feels right.
Know
$25
Stocks the project shelves — paint, clay, paper, tools, and materials for one child's month of making.
Grow
$75
Seasonal supplies, curriculum build and materials used for our Brihte coin project.
Build
$200
Builds the room, project tables, studio seating, or a piece of the kitchen corner that will be used for many projects.
Belong
$500+
Founding supporter. Funds an iPad, a guest educator series, or a full corner of the studio. We'll thank you on our founding wall.
Ready to give?
Use whichever way is easiest for you — every gift is put to work right away.
THE WISH LIST
Prefer to buy something real?
These are the actual items the studio needs before September. Buy one from our list and it ships straight to us — or tell us you'd like to cover an item and we'll handle the rest.
MORE WAYS TO HELP
Not every gift is money.
Brihte Studio is built on community. Here's how else you can be part of it.
Share a skill
Chefs, farmers, engineers, artists — Wednesday is our guest educator day. Come teach the kids what you love. Reach out →
Spread the word
Know a homeschool family near Albert Lea looking for community? Send them to brihte.com/brihtestudio.
Donate gently used
Quality books, art supplies, plants, or kid-sized furniture in great condition? We'd love to talk. Email us →
Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.
—Former Customer