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
2020 Workshop Schedule
Twinkling Constellations
Saturday, September 19
Learners will use LEDs and a LilyTwinkle Arduino board to recreate their favorite constellation. Explore soldering techniques and elevate your electrical circuits skills!
Science Concepts and Making Techniques:
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Electricity
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Parallel Circuits
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Circuit building
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Soldering
Spooky Shadow Boxes
Saturday, October 17
Learners will build a simple two LED circuit inside of a wax paper and cardstock shadowbox, then create a 3D effect by stacking layers of cardstock decorations and cutouts! Starting with a simple circuit, learners will devote much of the time to experimenting with creating their 3D-looking, eye-tricking scene!
Science Concepts and Making Techniques:
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Electricity
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Parallel Circuits
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Perspective
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Distance and depth making tricks
Cozy Leather Mug Koozies
Saturday, November 14
Learners will practice some leatherworking fundamentals, creating an insulating koozie for a mason jar to keep their hot cider warm! Explore textile making techniques and design, and fuse purpose and creativity to make a one-of-a-kind object.
Science Concepts and Making Techniques:
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Temperature and insulation
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Leatherworking
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Textiles and sewing
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
