Makertime for families 8-12yrs

Do you want to come and learn in our makerspace at Darling Square Library with your children? Join this 2-hour session to get hands-on experience with our maker kits, microscopes, marble-run, wind-tube, electronics and robotics kits.

Each month, we’ll introduce you to a series of fun projects designed to develop your creative thinking skills. You could learn some basic coding to use a Sphero robot, or build simple circuits. Explore our Little Bits wall or complete a basic laser cutting project by etching a design onto plywood, acrylic or rubber.

Each monthly Makertime for families workshop offers different activities over the 2-hour session. Please note: while these activities vary each month, we do repeat some activities.

Join our upcoming sessions:

Saturday 17 October: Halloween robot maze

Join us in October for a special Halloween Sphero maze! Kids will have fun learning block-coding with our Sphero robots. As a team, we will construct a scary obstacle course & command our robots to navigate through. A fun workshop for kids to learn about coding & robotics!

Saturday 7 November: 3D Print Lego mini-figures

Our November session focuses on 3D design & print. Kids will learn to create their own Lego-inspired mini figures! Using Tinkercad, a free, beginner-friendly CAD program, participants will design their own characters to live and play in Lego-land. Kids will explore how digital designs become physical objects while developing spatial awareness and beginner CAD skills in a fun and supportive environment.

What you’ll learn:

• A range of maker activities including electronics, robotics, physical computing and hands-on creativity

• Engineering, physics & STEM skills - wind tube, marble run, maker kits

• Core digital fabrication skills: 3D design, 3D printing, graphic design, laser cutting

• How to use open-source software like Tinkercad and Onshape

• How to use makerspace tools and equipment

Details:

• Cost: $15 for each child (accompanying adults are free)

• Bookings and class size: maximum 10 children – bookings essential

• Suitable for: children 8 to 12 years and their parents or guardians

• Experience level: no prior making experience required

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 8 years. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay in the makerspace to engage with the activity alongside their child. 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

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