15 Students
Pilot Classroom
3Reusable pressing stations
Natural Maple$805
Dyed + Natural$870
Includes 3 foam molds, 3 reusable RF-welded vacuum bags, and 15 complete veneer sets.
School Skateboard Building Kits
Real skateboard manufacturing. Built for the classroom.
Give students a hands-on project built around the same materials and production steps used to make real skateboards: design, maple veneer, pressing, shaping, graphics, finishing, and a completed deck they understand from the inside out.
What Empire Supplies
Build the program around reusable equipment and refill materials.
A school does not need to repurchase the entire system every year. The practical structure is reusable molds and vacuum equipment, supported by veneer refills, blanks, consumables, and replacement components.
Veneer PacksCounted natural or dyed face, core, and crossband veneer for each student or team build.
Foam MoldsLightweight mold systems designed for classroom vacuum-bag pressing and repeat use.
Vacuum BagsReusable pressing bags sized for the mold and deck-building process.
Refills & SupportAdditional veneer, blanks, replacement equipment, and purchasing support for future classes.
Real Materials, Real ProcessSchool programs are built around skateboard-grade maple, reusable pressing equipment, and the same construction logic used in production decks.
School Pricing
Start with reusable pressing stations. Reorder only what your next class uses.
These classroom packages pair a practical number of reusable foam-mold + RF-welded vacuum-bag stations with enough 7-ply maple veneer for the full class. One compatible vacuum pump can service multiple quick-disconnect bags, so every student does not need a dedicated pump or pressing station.
Most Common Class Size
30 Students
Standard Classroom
5Reusable pressing stations
Natural Maple$1,375
Dyed + Natural$1,525
Includes 5 foam molds, 5 reusable RF-welded vacuum bags, and 30 complete veneer sets.
50 Students
Large Classroom
8Reusable pressing stations
Natural Maple$2,205
Dyed + Natural$2,455
Includes 8 foam molds, 8 reusable RF-welded vacuum bags, and 50 complete veneer sets.
Starter-system pricing: vacuum pump, adhesive, grip tape, finishing supplies, and freight are not included unless specifically quoted. The reusable stations stay with the school for future classes.
Classroom Veneer Refill Pricing
Keep the equipment. Refill the material.
Once the school owns its pressing stations, future classes can reorder pre-counted 7-ply North American hard maple veneer by class size.
| Class Size | Natural 7-Ply | Natural / Student | Dyed + Natural 7-Ply | Dyed / Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 builds | $249.95 | $16.66 | $314.95 | $21.00 |
| 30 builds | $450.00 | $15.00 | $599.85 | $20.00 |
| 50 builds | $725.00 | $14.50 | $974.95 | $19.50 |
| 100 builds | $1,395.00 | $13.95 | $1,895.00 | $18.95 |
Natural 7-ply construction2 face veneers · 3 long-grain core veneers · 2 crossband veneers
Dyed + natural 7-ply construction2 dyed face veneers · 1 dyed core · 2 natural cores · 2 natural crossbands
Dyed colors vary with current inventory. Shipping is additional. Programs larger than 100 builds, recurring semester orders, district purchasing, custom layups, and additional pressing stations can be quoted individually.
What Students Are Learning
The lesson is inside the manufacturing process.
The photos below are real Empire production. They show the physical ideas students are working with: grain direction, lamination, pressure, curved geometry, machining, surface finishing, and graphics.
For Teachers & Program Leaders
Empire supplies the manufacturing side. Skateboard Classroom supports the teaching side.
The main Empire site explains the physical system: veneer, molds, vacuum bags, blanks, refills, and manufacturing support. SkateboardClassroom.com is the educator-focused companion for classroom kits, curriculum planning, purchasing, and program resources.
Build the program around your class.
Tell us student count, number of pressing stations, what equipment you already have, and whether you want complete build kits or refill materials.
Options and Use Cases
Choose the version that fits the project
Clear option descriptions reduce back-and-forth and help customers request the correct product.
Middle & High Schools
Combine design, shop, art, engineering, and entrepreneurship around a finished object students recognize.
Colleges & Maker Spaces
Use the deck as a materials, CAD, manufacturing, graphics, or product-development project.
After-School Programs
Scale the equipment and veneer quantities around smaller groups and recurring sessions.
Common Questions
Before requesting pricing
What does a school need to begin?
A starter system combines reusable foam-mold and vacuum-bag pressing stations with veneer for the class. Typical packages use 3 stations for 15 students, 5 stations for 30 students, or 8 stations for 50 students; one compatible vacuum pump can service multiple quick-disconnect bags.
Can students design their own deck graphics?
Yes. Programs can include hand graphics, screen printing, transfers, vinyl, paint, or another process selected by the instructor.
Can we reorder supplies for another semester?
Yes. The reusable equipment can be supported with veneer refills, additional blanks, and replacement components.
Can Empire quote a complete classroom quantity?
Yes. Published starter pricing covers 15-, 30-, and 50-student systems, and veneer refill pricing covers 15, 30, 50, and 100 builds. Larger, recurring, or custom programs can be quoted individually.
Request School Pricing
Tell us what your classroom needs.
Select the closest program size and equipment needs below. The request goes directly to Empire so we can confirm pricing, freight, lead time, and purchasing details for your school.
✓ School & district purchasing✓ Starter systems or refills✓ No obligation