BUILD YOUR SKILLS!
Sunday Workshops
November – December 2024
Our new 90-minute skill-building workshops offer a unique opportunity to work in small groups with our expert Maker Educators. Learn to use a range of tools, work with new materials, and build your maker skills. Workshops are drop-off activities for students, and the fee includes museum entry. Come early or stay after to enjoy all of KID Museum.
90 Minute Sessions
Dates: Sundays, dates listed below
Times: 11AM or 2:30PM
Grades: 2nd – 8th graders
Capacity: 15 students per class
Price: $25
Members: Be sure to login prior to checkout to receive your registration discounts.
Access for Every Maker: We are dedicated to expanding access to all makers by providing free and reduced-cost ways to participate in our programming. Please use this form to reach out if program fees pose a financial hardship, and we’ll ensure you and your family can participate.
INTRO TO WOODSHOP: DRILLS
Students will learn how to use a drill and then put their skills to use as they create a custom wooden character.
Sunday, January 19
11 AM - 12:30 PM
Grades: 2nd - 5th
INTRO TO WOODSHOP: DRILLS & HAND SAWS
Students will learn how to use a drill and hand saw and then put their skills to use as they create a one of a kind toy or fidget.
Sunday, January 19
2:30 PM - 4 PM
Grades: 6th - 8th
INTRO TO CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION: SCROLL SAW
Students will learn how to use a scroll saw to make intricate curves and corners. They will then use those skills to create a wearable design from cardboard while also exploring various fasteners.
Sunday, January 26
11 AM - 12:30 PM
Grades: 2nd - 5th
INTRO TO 3D PRINTING: TINKERCAD
Explore the fundamentals of digital design using TinkerCAD, learn the basics of a 3D printer, and then see how the two work together to bring your designs to life.
**All 3D prints will be ready to pick-up a week after the workshop.
Sunday, February 2
11 AM - 12:30 PM
Grades: 2nd - 5th
INTRO TO 3D PRINTING: TINKERCAD
Explore the fundamentals of digital design using TinkerCAD, learn the basics of a 3D printer, and then see how the two work together to bring your designs to life.
**All 3D prints will be ready to pick-up a week after the workshop.
Sunday, February 2
2:30 PM - 4 PM
Grades: 6th - 8th
INTRO TO TEXTILES: HAND SEWING
Students will learn hand-sewing techniques and then apply those skills to create a hand-sewn puppet or stuffed figure.
Sunday, February 16
11 AM - 12:30 PM
Grades: 2nd - 5th
INTRO TO TEXTILES: HAND SEWING
Students will learn hand-sewing techniques and then apply those skills to create a hand-sewn bag or small wearable.
Sunday, February 16
2:30 PM - 4 PM
Grades: 6th - 8th
INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN: SIMPLE MACHINES
Students will learn about simple machines and the Engineering Design Process as they take on a fun design challenge.
