Homeschool makertime: Laser cut stamps 12-16 yrs
Tuesday 10 February from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Looking for a creative way to support your teen's learning? Join us for a practical 2-hour makerspace session for home-school families, designed for teenagers aged 12-16 and their parents or guardians.
This intergenerational program centres on digital fabrication skills in laser cutting, as well as offering access to 3D printing and hands-on making projects. Teens will learn alongside others to create a unique stamp design using Adobe Creative Suite. Together we will bring their ideas to life with our state of the art laser cutter.
Each homeschool session offers guided starter activities designed to spark curiosity and build foundational maker skills using our fabrication tools. We encourage peer to peer learning, creativity and exploration using our shared maker resources.
Whether you're starting from scratch or working on your own project idea, our experienced facilitators are here to guide and support your teens learning.
What you’ll learn and make:
How to use Adobe Creative Suite for simple design projects
Core digital fabrication skills using the Trotec Speedy 100 Laser Cutter
A range of maker activities including electronics, physical computing and hands-on creativity
How to use makerspace tools and equipment with support from experienced facilitators
1 x laser cut stamp
What you’ll have access to:
Tools and resources: 3D printers, laser cutter, electronics components, craft supplies and STEAM kits – all materials provided
Devices: high-powered laptops and iPads
Robotics and electronics kits: Makey Makey, Ozobot, Sphero, Edison, Little Bits
Laser cut projects limited to 20 minutes per student
Details:
Cost: $10 for each child (accompanying adults are free).
Bookings and class size: maximum 10 teenagers – bookings essential.
Suitable for: children aged 12 to 16 years and their parents or guardians.
Experience level: no prior making experience required.
What to bring:
Each participant will need to bring a USB to save their own work.
More information:
We think carefully about the suggested age range for our activities and this workshop is only appropriate for children over the age of 12 years. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay in the makerspace to engage with the activity alongside their teenager. Parents and guardians not staying in the makerspace are required to stay in the library during the session.
Bookings can be cancelled up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Cancellations made within 7 days of the course starting will not be refunded. See terms and conditions.
We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Christie Torrington, Makerspace Programs Coordinator on 9265 9333 or ctorrington@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au