Every Saturday we open up our shop, from 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m. to families and other curious folks who want to come in, look around, and make something (or make something happen!) People are encouraged to come to open shop with projects and ideas of their own that they’d like to work on and explore, but we’ll always have something in mind to get you started if you’re suffering from maker’s block. Participation is free / by donation.
Upcoming Workshops!
Open shop is free / by donation! In addition to our drop-in hours, we run guest workshops with visiting artists, tinkerers and crafty folks who want to come share their cool project with kids. Some are free, some cost money, all are worth checking out! Geared for kids age 7-13, parents and younger siblings are welcome to hang out at open shop at no additional cost.
We are now selling our second round of (improved!) lightsaber kits in our store. All kits are now available for delivery as well as pick-up at Parts and Crafts. And you can still participate in our One Lightsaber Per Child fundraising program.
Winter Camp was a fun, friendly week filled with catapaults & crossbows, lots of glow in the dark stuff, Star Wars fan art and many games of Magic and Dominion. We also took some Bratz dolls and upcycled them into Rey from Star Wars. Check out this article in Make Magazine about our efforts! We’ll be doing this project again soon, as soon as we get our hands on some more used dolls (feel free to drop some off if you have any lying around.)
December 19, 10AM to Noon
$15 per person
Come experiment with the Arduino micro controller by breadboarding a circuit to create analog 8 bit music.
December 12th 10-12 pm $25
Come learn to build this classic starter electronics project – a music making circuit for creating your own pocket synthesizer. Participants will learn about basic components & solder their own device.
Saturday Dec 5
1-3 pm, $15 / person
Our annual mosaic workshop with Terry Murray the Inventor Mentor. Make a stained glass mosaic for a holiday gift! $15/person.
Saturday December 19, 1-3 pm
$30/family
Star Wars comes out December 18! Build a lightsaber and help support this P&C fundraiser! $30/family + $10 each additional sword.
Saturday December 12, 1-3 pm
$15 / person
Get into the holiday spirit with tiny food! Gingerbread houses and decorations made from polymer clay (non-edible) with Dina Gjertsen $15/person.
3 Saturdays, December 5-19, 10-12 a.m.
A 3-session workshop on the chemistry of fire and fireworks. We will explore heat, light, and fire through a series of simple experiments. $75, limit of 8, must register in advance!