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Bid now: Student-built sheds, outdoor tables and a chicken coop up for auction

(11/17/2023) Students in Anoka-Hennepin have built sheds, outdoor tables and a chicken coop, which are now all open for bidding. The sale of these student-built items covers the cost of materials and supports future hands-on learning opportunities.

Three student-built lean-to sheds

  • Built by the Exploring Construction class at Champlin Park High School.
  • Sheds are 4 feet by 8 feet. The framing is 2x4 construction, 16 inches on center. The siding is T1-11 siding 8 inches on center. Roof has a layer of 30 lb roofing felt and 30 year architectural shingles. 
  • Each shed has a hasp that is big enough for a padlock.
  • Bidding starts at $500 and the auction ends Dec. 5.
  • Shed #1 auction.
  • Shed #2 auction.
  • Shed #3 auction.

Four student-built outdoor tables with seating

Student-built luxury chicken coop

  • Built by work experience students in the Anoka-Hennepin Work Experience Program.
  • Constructed with ruff sawn exterior plywood siding with LP Smart Trim. Treated plywood for the inside floor. Four nesting boxes and a roosting perch.
  • Approximately 51 inches wide by 62 inches long and 67 inches tall.
  • Color is dark gray clay with white colored trim and a dark speckle matching shingle.
  • Bidding starts at $500 and the auction ends Dec. 4
  • Chicken coop auction.