Make It!
Experience innovative Think Tank workshops that give youth makers ages 9-14 the opportunity to build new skills and get creative with tools and technology in a project-based and challenging environment! Design, build, and take home your own creations!
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Classroom Size: Limited to 10 participants
Cost: $30/Member, $35/Not-Yet Member
Register: Online (see button below) or call (517) 485-8116, ext. 132
After Registering: Please fill out this emergency release form. Thank you!
2020 Workshop Schedule
Winter Woodworking
Saturday, December 12
A perennial favorite, this workshop gives learners introductory woodworking experience, building a wooden holiday box or a reindeer statue! Learners will learn to use a drill, hammer, and nails to build their projects and will be able to decorate and customize their project as well!
Science Concepts and Making Techniques:
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Woodworking techniques
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Drilling
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Hammering
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3-dimensional planning and design
Thermochromic Clay Lanterns
Saturday, January 16
Learners will use fundamentals of clay working to create a tea light lantern that is color-reactive to the heat from the flame. Learners will be able to customize their projects using different etching and trimming techniques!
Science Concepts and Making Techniques:
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Clayworking
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Etching
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Thermochromism
DIY Drum Machines
Saturday, February 13
Have you ever wanted to mix your own beats? In this workshop, learners will use some circuitry basics to wire up their very own mini drum machines. They can then use these drum machines to mix pre-programmed beats to take home with them!
Science Concepts and Making Techniques:
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Circuitry
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Music/Sound
Screen Printing
Saturday, March 13
In this workshop, participants will create their own screen printing stencils and use them to customize clothing and other accessories! Some fabrics and materials to print on will be provided, but learners are invited to bring their own clean items from home to screen print as well.
Science Concepts and Making Techniques:
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Stenciling
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Design
