The December/January holidays are a good time for children to explore other interests as well as learn something new and exciting. Our Maker Holiday programme is designed to introduce your child to an array of activities and technologies and to allow them to explore the possibilities of these technologies. These classes are geared towards high school children (ie: between the ages of 13 and 18) and are run from 8am to 12 midday on the given dates.

The Programme:
6 January – 3D Printing
Explore the concept of 3D printing, its potential for the future, the software needed to create 3D figures and see the machine work. They will leave with a small 3D printed item of their own.

We will provide: all materials
You need to bring/ do: In order to get the most out of the class, it is best if everyone can bring a laptop computer (no tablets) with certain free software pre-installed (this will save a bit of time) for easy modelling register for an account for this online software:https://www.tinkercad.com/ for detailed modelling http://www.sketchup.com/download/all and https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/sketchup-stl
Slicing software: https://ultimaker.com/en/cura-software (established versions NOT BETA)

7 January – Laser cutting
Explore how a laser cutter works as well as some of the software to create designs for cutting and etching. Your child will learn how to use the laser cutter safely, how to change the settings and the result of the these changes; and they will leave with a laser cut item of their own.
We will provide: all materials
You need to bring: Laptop (no tablets) with a mouse and install Inkscape for free (https://inkscape.org/download/)

All classes include all materials as well as drinks. Please feel free to send snacks with your kids if they would like.

Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/01/16 - 07/01/16
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location
MakerSpace @ The Foundary

Categories

• Beginner Classes

Bookings