Spring FabLab Workshops
What’s the FabLab you say? The FabLab is the Science Spectrum’s digital maker space that will offer introductions to Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and prototyping with a laser cutter, 3D printers, and much more! Check out the awesome Fab Lab classes being offered this Spring! After completing a 101 Workshop, participants are eligible to participate in FabLab Design Days!
101 Child Workshops
Ages 10-17, 9AM-12PM
Price Per Class- Member $20/Non-Member $25
Saturday, March 6 – 3D Architecture Printing 101
This class will allow you to live out your dreams as an Architect! Tinkercad is a computer aided design program that will allow you to manipulate shapes across the x, y, and z axes to recreate structures from around the world or design your very own! All designs will be 3D printed in house before you leave class. This class also counts as a prerequisite for future FabLab Design Days!
Saturday, April 10 – Robotics 101
Participants will build and design a working robot and learn to code! This class will allow your inner engineer and code master shine as you build a motorized robot and learn to code Sphero’s, Botley’s and other types of robots! This class also counts as a prerequisite for future FabLab Design Days!
Saturday, May 1 – Graphic Design 101
Come and test out your artistic skills through Inkscape, this program will allow anyone to become a graphic designer! Bring a digital photo with you on the day of class to have the photo be transformed into a printable geometric mosaic through CAD (computer aided design) software. This class also counts as a prerequisite for future FabLab Design Days!
101 Child with Adult Workshops
Adult with child ages 6-13, 1PM-4PM
Price per class – Member $35/Non-Member $40/Additional child= $15
Sunday, March 7 – 3D Architecture Printing 101
This class will allow you to live out your dreams as an Architect! Tinkercad is a computer aided design program that will allow you to manipulate shapes across the x, y, and z axes to recreate structures from around the world or design your very own! All designs will be 3D printed in house before you leave class. This class also counts as a prerequisite for future FabLab Design Days!
Sunday, April 11 – Robotics 101
Participants will build and design a working robot and learn to code! This class will allow your inner engineer and code master shine as you build a motorized robot and learn to code Sphero’s, Botley’s and other types of robots! This class also counts as a prerequisite for future FabLab Design Days!
Sunday, May 2 – Graphic Design 101
Come and test out your artistic skills through Inkscape, this program will allow anyone to become a graphic designer! Bring a digital photo with you on the day of class to have the photo be transformed into a printable geometric mosaic through CAD (computer aided design) software. This class also counts as a prerequisite for future FabLab Design Days!
101 Adult Workshops
Ages 18+, 1PM-4PM
Price Per Class- Member $20/Non-Member $25
Saturday, March 6 – 3D Architecture Printing 101
This class will allow you to live out your dreams as an Architect! Tinkercad is a computer aided design program that will allow you to manipulate shapes across the x, y, and z axes to recreate structures from around the world or design your very own! All designs will be 3D printed in house before you leave class. This class also counts as a prerequisite for future FabLab Design Days!
Saturday, April 10 – Robotics 101
Participants will build and design a working robot and learn to code! This class will allow your inner engineer and code master shine as you build a motorized robot and learn to code Sphero’s, Botley’s and other types of robots! This class also counts as a prerequisite for future FabLab Design Days!
Saturday, May 1 – Graphic Design 101
Come and test out your artistic skills through Inkscape, this program will allow anyone to become a graphic designer! Bring a digital photo with you on the day of class to have the photo be transformed into a printable geometric mosaic through CAD (computer aided design) software. This class also counts as a prerequisite for future FabLab Design Days!
FabLab Design Days
Join the Maker Community with FabLab Design Days! Design Days are self-led workshops to design and create projects to take home or share with the growing Maker Community. Turn project ideas into reality with the Science Spectrum’s FabLab.
*Participants must complete at least one 101 workshop prior to participating in a FabLab Design Day. 101 completions will determine the equipment an individual can use during a Design Day.
Members $3/Non-Members $5 +materials used fee (FabLab provided materials ONLY)
*Participants will have access to all the design machines including but not limited to 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC router, vinyl cutter, and software programs*.
FAB LAB is an all new hands-on STEAM education program that makes the world of technology accessible through creativity in a mobile Maker-space that can either come to you, or can be scheduled as a part of a visit to the Science Spectrum!
This mobile Maker-space gives students the opportunity to experience the STEAM-based Maker movement, and take their designs from computer screens to finished product using robotic machines.
Equipment Used in the Fab Lab Includes:
3D Printers
3D Pens
Laser Cutter
Vinyl Cutter
ShopBot Handibot
Computers & Software
Robotics & Drones
Fun construction materials
Fab Lab Programs:
Project Workshops:
(90 minutes+) for up to 16 participants at a time. Students work individually to design, then fabricate a unique project. Examples of projects include; acrylic cells, gliders, rubber band racers, dinosaurs, key tags and nametags, vinyl stickers and t-shirt decals. Projects can also be tailored to individual needs.
Engineering Challenges:
(2 hours+) for up to 30 participants at a time. Students work in teams to design, prototype, and test projects to meet an Engineering challenge. Examples would include fabricating a bridge to maneuver a robot across a river, or a delivery system for a drone to deliver a package. Students will be given time to prototype, test, and then redesign their project to better complete the challenge.
Custom Programs:
Speak with our FAB LAB team about custom designing a program that ties in with your current curriculum, and meets your goals.
FAB LAB is also available to come to your School Family Science or PTA Night, STEAM Events, & Community Festivals! We can set up quick, come-and-go style activities for large groups to enjoy.
For availability and pricing, please call 806-745-1216 Ext. 274 or email fablab@sciencespectrum.org
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