Adult Programs
Cost: Pricing starts at $125
Date: Varies depending on availability
Time: Available Wed. – Sat. between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Recommended Ages:Â 15 and up*
Status: Available
*Parent or guardian signature is required on all forms for any participants under the age of 18.
Raymer Workshop 1-on-1
Step into the Pavek Museum’s Raymer Workshop for 1-on-1 time with a knowledgeable instructor to work on an electronics repair project of your choosing for you and up to one guest. Time slots range from 90 minutes to 3 hours and member pricing is offered.
Tools and equipment provided by the Pavek Museum.
For questions regarding this program, please contact the museum President, Nina Larson Weber by email or phone at 952-926-8198.
Cost: $130 for members*; $150 for non-members​
Date: June 6 &13 (Saturdays)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day
Recommended Ages: 16 and up**
Status: Available
*contact [email protected] for your member discount code if you did not receive the email
**Parent or guardian signature is required on all forms for any participants under the age of 18.
Repair Right II: Transformer & All American Five Radios
Minnesota, being a right-to-repair state, enables individuals to take charge of fixing their electronics. The Pavek Museum is delighted to offer Repair Right, an electronics repair course designed to empower participants. The course is structured in three phases – I, II, and III – aligning with beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, respectively.
Repair Right II’s focus is on both Transformer and All American Five radios. Participants will have the opportunity to repair their own devices while learning the intricacies of repairing and restoring these historical electronic gems with knowledgeable instructors.
Phase II is the intermediate level course. Prior to the course, students are required to test and replace tubes, replace the power cord, and replace the electrolytic capacitors on their radios. Additionally, students should be familiar with testing tubes and assessing their own radios for fixability. If a student does not possess these skills, they are required to complete Repair Right I first before enrolling in this course.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Nina Larson Weber by email or phone at 952-926-8198.
Cost: $30
Member Pricing: Members receive 10% off. Check your email for the discount code or email [email protected]
Dates: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Recommended Ages: 10+**
Status: Available
*Parent or guardian signature is required on all forms for any participants under the age of 18.
**Recommended ages are based on the DIY kits but it is at the discretion of parents/guardians for younger children
It Takes Two: June S.T.E.A.M. Saturday
It Takes Two is a special add-on class offered during Pavek Museum’s STEAM Saturdays. The class fee includes a hands-on CreateKit, which each participating pair gets to take home upon completion.
Each It Takes Two kit is designed to align with the monthly STEAM Saturday theme. June’s theme is Broadcasting Day, featuring a Light-Up Paper Circuit kit from Brown Dog Gadgets. Like with Broadcasting and the art of electronic communication, the Light-Up Paper Circuit kit allows pairs to let their creativity soar.
This It Takes Two kit is recommended for ages 10 and up and is not suitable for children under 3.
The cost of the class is $30 per pair. Day of registration may be available while supplies last.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Nina Larson Weber by email or phone at 952-926-8198.
Cost: Pay what you can
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; or 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Recommended Ages:Â 16 and up*
Status: Available
*Parent or guardian signature is required on all forms for any participants under the age of 18.
Crash Course: How to Solder
Embark on an empowering journey of learning electronics repairs with Crash Course: How to Solder, tailored to demystify this essential skill!
Designed to be accessible to everyone, Crash Course operates on a pay-what-you-can model. Choose from three convenient time slots and join us in fostering a community of knowledge-sharing and skill-building. Seize the opportunity to overcome intimidation and make electronics repair an approachable adventure.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Nina Larson Weber by email or phone at 952-926-8198.
Cost: $130 for members; $150 for non-members
Dates: August 12 & 18 (Wednesdays) or August 15 & 22 (Saturdays)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day
Recommended Ages: 16 and up*
Status: Registration opens on June 23; Early Member Registration opens on June 16
**Parent or guardian signature is required on all forms for any participants under the age of 18.
Repair Right III: Transformer & All American Five Radios
Minnesota, being a right-to-repair state, enables individuals to take charge of fixing their electronics. The Pavek Museum is delighted to offer Repair Right, an electronics repair course designed to empower participants. The course is structured in three phases – I, II, and III – aligning with beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, respectively.
Repair Right III’s focus is on both Transformer and All American Five radios. Participants will have the opportunity to repair their own devices while learning the intricacies of repairing and restoring these historical electronic gems with knowledgeable instructors.
Phase III is the advanced level course. Prior to the course, students are required to have independently repaired their own radios to the point of basic functionality. This includes replacing the power cord, electrolytic capacitors, and other components, employing advanced troubleshooting techniques, and addressing possible uncommon repairs. If a student does not possess these skills, they are required to complete Repair Right I and/or Repair Right II first before enrolling in this course.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Nina Larson Weber by email or phone at 952-926-8198.
Cost: $25
Member Pricing: Members receive 10% off. Check your email for the discount code or email [email protected]
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Recommended Ages: 8+**
Status: Available
*Parent or guardian signature is required on all forms for any participants under the age of 18.
**Recommended ages are based on the DIY kits but it is at the discretion of parents/guardians for younger children
It Takes Two: September S.T.E.A.M. Saturday
It Takes Two is a special add-on class offered during Pavek Museum’s STEAM Saturdays. The class fee includes a hands-on CreateKit, which each participating pair gets to take home upon completion.
Each It Takes Two kit is designed to align with the monthly STEAM Saturday theme. September’s theme is Computer Day, featuring a variety of circuit focused kits to choose from including Sewing Circuits from Brown Dog Gadgets, Squishy Circuits, and Simple Circuits. Explore STEM concepts such as conductivity and circuity in a fun and safe environment. The dough in squishy circuits contains gluten.
This It Takes Two kit is recommended for ages 8 and up and is not suitable for children under 3.
The cost of the class is $25 per pair. Day of registration may be available while supplies last.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Nina Larson Weber by email or phone at 952-926-8198.
Cost: $45
Member Pricing: Members receive 10% off. Check your email for the discount code or email [email protected]
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Recommended Ages: 8+**
Status: Available
*Parent or guardian signature is required on all forms for any participants under the age of 18.
**Recommended ages are based on the DIY kits but it is at the discretion of parents/guardians for younger children
It Takes Two: November S.T.E.A.M. Saturday
It Takes Two is a special add-on class offered during Pavek Museum’s STEAM Saturdays. The class fee includes a hands-on CreateKit, which each participating pair gets to take home upon completion.
Each It Takes Two kit is designed to align with the monthly STEAM Saturday theme. November’s theme is Sound Day, featuring a MicroKits Theremin Kit to build your own Theremin, a musical instrument controlled by electronic fields. Explore STEAM concepts such as breadboards and circuitry in a fun and safe environment.
This It Takes Two kit is recommended for ages 8 and up and is not suitable for children under 6.
The cost of the class is $45 per pair. Day of registration may be available while supplies last.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Nina Larson Weber by email or phone at 952-926-8198.
Cost: Pay what you can
Dates: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Recommended Ages: 16 and up*
Status: Available
*Parent or guardian signature is required on all forms for any participants under the age of 18.
Crash Course: Building a Breadboard
Embark on an empowering journey of learning electronics repairs! Learn a new skill with Crash Course: Building A Breadboard, tailored to demystify this essential prototype tool.
Designed to be accessible to everyone, Crash Course operates on a pay-what-you-can model. Choose from three convenient time slots and join us in fostering a community of knowledge-sharing and skill-building. Seize the opportunity to overcome intimidation and make electronics repair an approachable adventure.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Nina Larson Weber by email or phone at 952-926-8198.