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10:00 am
Open Explore (Presidents’ Day)
School's out, KID's open with a special day of Open Explore activities and Maker Studio workshops! Drop in anytime for Open Explore, featuring unique hands-on learning experiences designed by our professional Maker...
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Maker Studio: Woodshop Explorer (Junior)
Measure, cut, drill, connect; the basic skills needed to complete woodworking projects. This introductory class will teach these foundational skills as well as the equipment and procedures necessary to ensure...
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Develop your sewing skills while learning to use essential tools, and making a hand-sewn felt bag with a double drawstring closure. This certification workshop unlocks access to weekend Open Build...
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Maker Studio: Fab Lab Explorer (Junior)
Designed especially for younger makers, this certification workshop introduces the basics of 3D design and printing using programs that are fun and age-appropriate. Practice changing 2D drawings into 3D objects...
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Learn to design and build simple circuits using materials that are friendly for our youngest makers. We’ll focus on the big questions: What is electricity? What is a circuit? How...
Find out more »Maker Studio: Woodshop Tinkerer (Level I)
Learn how to measure and cut wood with precision, use sandpaper to shape and smooth, and connect pieces of wood together using a hammer and nails, power drill and screws,...
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Maker Studio: Textiles Explorer (Junior)
Designed especially for younger makers, this certification workshop will introduce basic sewing tools as you hand-embroider an alphabet letter on an embroidery hoop. We’ll focus more on process rather than...
Find out more »Maker Studio: Electronics Tinkerer (Level I)
Learn how to splice wire using wire strippers and heat shrink, then build your own circuit with a handmade switch. This certification workshop unlocks access to weekend Open Build sessions!...
Find out more »Maker Studio: Fab Lab Tinkerer (Level I)
Advance your 3D design and printing skills as you build a 3D dream house using Tinkercad. We’ll 3D print your creations at the museum (available for pick-up within two weeks...
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