tinkerers studio programming calendar

balance

Identify an object’s center of gravity by exploring balance and equilibrium.

flying contraptions

Discover the power of aerodynamics creating and testing flying machines that spin, float, and zoom using the power of wind.

roller ramps

Visitors will explore the movement of non-circular or oddly shaped wheels as they roll down a ramp.

automata

Tell a story and explore the basics of mechanical engineering by making a sculpture that moves with the turn of a handle.

wind-powered vehicles

Design, build, and test a vehicle that can move across different terrains using the power of wind.

balance

Identify an object’s center of gravity by exploring balance and equilibrium.

animation

Explore the art of animation by creating scenes and stories using a variety of techniques.

shadows

Tinkerers play, observe, and make connections between light and shadows as they create stories, scenes, and engage with a varying palette of materials and a source of light.

cardboard creations

Explore new techniques to create works of art using cardboard.