The Makery

For students 4th & up.

Inquisitive minds and artistic spirits wanted. Examine great makers and their inventions. Then explore and learn about the new makerspace world in this project based class. Master skills and gain experience working with your hands, tools, computers, and machinery. Join us in “the lab” and test out your creative ideas.

WHAT WE WILL DO

• Learn about the major principles of art and design including color, shape, balance, pattern, repetition, line, composition, space, and texture
• Examine the works of innovative artists, designers, engineers, architects and makers and examine their distinct style 
• Use great works of the past as inspiration for a variety of original projects 
• Practice artistic techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, fiber, and digital art
• Explore production materials and methods of woodworking, laser cutting, 3D printing, building, weaving, sewing, and embroidery  

TOOLS & MACHINES WE WILL USE

• Inkscape design software
• Laser cutter
• 3D printers
• Hand and power woodworking tools
• Cricut vinyl cutter
• Hand looms
• Sewing machines 

This class meets on Thursdays for 10 weeks. Class runs from  9/26-12/5. There is no class 11/28.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Refunds minus 5% processing fee issued with written cancellation requests 30 days prior to the start date of the program. 50% minus 5% processing fee refunds issued up to two weeks prior to start date of the program.