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BUILD YOUR SKILLS!

Sunday Workshops

Explore new tools and materials while building your skills and mindset through creative, project-based workshops led by KID’s expert Maker Educators.

Capacity
Capacity: 15 students per class

Pricing
$25 per registrant, includes full Museum access
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Access for Every Maker: We are committed to expanding access for all makers. If program fees are a barrier, use this form to request free or reduced-cost participation. 

FAMILY WORKSHOP: CREATIVE SWITCH

Get creative with push connector circuitry as you design and build a light-up switch with conductive materials!

APRIL 19, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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APRIL 19, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: ELECTRONICS

Tools Available: Basic Circuitry, Push Connectors, Heat Shrink, Multimeter, Micro:bit, and Makey Makey

APRIL 19, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: LASER CUT ACCESSORIES

Explore the “Engrave” function of our laser cutter and design your own wooden keychain or necklace.

APRIL 26, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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APRIL 26, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: FAB LAB

Tools Available: Laser Cutter (Lightburn), 3D Printers (TinkerCAD/Doodle3D), and Cricut & Silhouette

APRIL 26, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: WEAVING

Design and build your own cardboard loom, then use yarn and other materials to create your own woven piece. Experiment with different colors and textures as you learn the basics of weaving.

MAY 3, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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MAY 3, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: TEXTILES

Tools Available: Sewing Machine, Hand Sewing, Loom Knitting, Embroidery, and Grommet Press

MAY 3, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: MAKER HIGHWAY VEHICLE

Create your own custom wooden Maker Highway car using hand tools. Shape and refine your design, then personalize it with paint, stain, or other finishing touches.

MAY 10, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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MAY 10, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: WOODSHOP

Tools Available: Hand Tools (Coping Saws, Rasp and Files, Hammers, and Drivers), Drills, Hand Sander, Chop Saw (90 Degree Cuts), and Scroll Saw

MAY 10, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: MAKEY MAKEY CONTROLLER

Explore how a Makey Makey works, then experiment with conductivity as you design and build a cardboard controller. Test your creation with a Makey Makey and take your custom controller home.

MAY 17, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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MAY 17, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: ELECTRONICS

Tools Available: Basic Circuitry, Push Connectors, Heat Shrink, Multimeter, Micro:bit, and Makey Makey

MAY 17, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: HOT GLUE EMBROIDERY

Design and create your own raised embroidery piece using hot glue and thread. As you work, explore simple embroidery techniques and experiment with texture and dimension.

JUNE 7, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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JUNE 7, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: TEXTILES

Tools Available: Sewing Machine, Hand Sewing, Loom Knitting, Embroidery, and Grommet Press

JUNE 7, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: STRING ART BOARD

Create your own custom string art design using simple woodworking tools. Hammer nails into a board, then weave string to bring your design to life.

JUNE 14, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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JUNE 14, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: WOODSHOP

Tools Available: Hand Tools (Coping Saws, Rasp and Files, Hammers, and Drivers), Drills, Hand Sander, Chop Saw (90 Degree Cuts), and Scroll Saw

JUNE 14, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: OPERATION GAME

Create your own custom string art design using simple woodworking tools. Hammer nails into a board, then weave string to bring your design to life.

JUNE 21, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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JUNE 21, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: ELECTRONICS

Tools Available: Basic Circuitry, Push Connectors, Heat Shrink, Multimeter, Micro:bit, and Makey Makey

JUNE 21, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: LASER CUT WIND CHIME

Learn how a laser cutter works, then create custom wooden pieces for your own wind chime. Assemble your design and practice stringing to complete your project.

JUNE 28, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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JUNE 28, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: FAB LAB

Tools Available: Laser Cutter (Lightburn), 3D Printers (TinkerCAD/Doodle3D), and Cricut & Silhouette

JUNE 28, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: WOODEN BOARD GAME

Work together to design and create your own wooden board game. Cut game pieces and board elements from thin plywood, then customize your game with paint and other finishing touches.

JULY 12, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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JULY 12, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: WOODSHOP

Tools Available: Hand Tools (Coping Saws, Rasp and Files, Hammers, and Drivers), Drills, Hand Sander, Chop Saw (90 Degree Cuts), and Scroll Saw

JULY 12, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: VINYL STICKERS

Design your own custom sticker in Canva, then watch your design come to life using a Cricut.

JULY 26, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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JULY 26, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: FAB LAB

Tools Available: Laser Cutter (Lightburn), 3D Printers (TinkerCAD/Doodle3D), and Cricut & Silhouette

JULY 26, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: ALL THE NOTIONS (BUTTONS, SNAPS, & GROMMETS)

Explore buttons, snaps, and grommets as you design and create your own functional piece. Experiment with different fasteners and discover how they can be used in creative ways.

AUGUST 2, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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AUGUST 2, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: TEXTILES

Tools Available: Sewing Machine, Hand Sewing, Loom Knitting, Embroidery, and Grommet Press

AUGUST 2, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: WOODEN MOBILE

Design and build a wooden mobile by balancing shapes and forms. Use hand tools like saws and drills to create your pieces, then assemble your design as you explore movement and balance.

AUGUST 9, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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AUGUST 9, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: WOODSHOP

Tools Available: Hand Tools (Coping Saws, Rasp and Files, Hammers, and Drivers), Drills, Hand Sander, Chop Saw (90 Degree Cuts), and Scroll Saw

AUGUST 9, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: LIGHT-UP PUPPETS

Design and create your own puppet while learning basic circuitry using LEDs, push connectors, and simple circuit materials. Bring your character to life with light as you build and test your design.

AUGUST 16, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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AUGUST 16, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: ELECTRONICS

Tools Available: Basic Circuitry, Push Connectors, Heat Shrink, Multimeter, Micro:bit, and Makey Makey

AUGUST 16, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: OCTOSTUDIO MOVIE MAKING

Plan, code, and animate your own movie in OctoStudio. Create scenes using clay and other materials, then bring your masterpiece to life on screen.

AUGUST 23, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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AUGUST 23, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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OPEN STUDIO: FAB LAB

Tools Available: Laser Cutter (Lightburn), 3D Printers (TinkerCAD/Doodle3D), and Cricut & Silhouette

AUGUST 23, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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FAMILY WORKSHOP: MINI BANNERS

Learn how to 3D print on mesh as you design your own banner in Tinkercad, then see it come to life on mesh fabric.

AUGUST 30, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM

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AUGUST 30, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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TOOL HIGHLIGHT: VACUFORMER

Visitors will experiment with vacuum forming and relief sculpture to create a custom vacuformed piece. Through rapid ideation, makers will explore multiple design compositions before selecting one final design to bring to life.

AUGUST 30, 2026
2:30 PM - 4 PM
4TH GRADE+

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Questions? Contact us at info@kid-museum.org.

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