Bows, a little closer.
Kevin mentioned this project and I thought I’d go into a little more depth, because I’m a nut for archery. When I was a kid I made all sorts of bows. Some out of yardsticks that snapped immediately (to my parents’ irritation) some out of sticks that did the same, and eventually more sophisticated ones out of bamboo, pvc, and…
Kevin returns to MAKESHOP
I spent this summer at Shady Side Academy Day Camp Discovery. It was a very fun experience. I spent a lot of time teaching and even more time learning how to teach fom my fellow educators. This has always been a great teaching experience for me, but I am glad to back at the Museum. My first day back was…
Check out what’s happening with Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire
The MAKESHOP’s friends over at Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire have been busy! The Faire just announced the Round I Accepted Makers for this year’s Faire (including familiar faces from the MAKESHOP Microgrants!). The Call for Makers is still open until August 15th. And today, they posted all the sponsorship info to get involved in helping to “make” this year’s mini…
Community Highlight: Free Event!
Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse Reuse-a-Palooza Saturday July 21 from 11:00AM-3:00PM Allegheny Library, 1230 Federal Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Free! PCCR’s Reuse-a-Palooza is a hands-on creative activity for participants of all ages, perfect for any public event. Come (re)create with us! The Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse’s Reuse-a-Palooza is a fun, educational, and inspiring event for all ages, perfect for large public…
Community Highlight: Planet Parade
What is it like to be Jupiter or Mars? What is it like to be a planet that only has a number for a name? Only your vision creates the cosmos as you design your own Extrasolar planet. Join Assemble to make a Planet Parade so that together we re-imagine the stars! We will learn about both living and nonliving…
Made in MAKESHOP
The staff at the MAKESHOP has been collecting videos of visitors explaining what they made and reflecting on the experience that they had. It is always interesting to hear what inspires, intrigues, engages or teaches our visitors. We will be sharing these as we get them, so watch out for them.
Making Messes
It seems that no matter who I work with, whether it’s with a fellow educator or a little kid, my work spaces end up looking like the above two pictures. Sometimes having a mess can help you be a little more creative. -Kevin
How do you make a doorbell?
Harrison comes to the Museum frequently and he absolutely loves tinkering in the MAKESHOP. He tells us about the projects he’s worked on at home. He also shares his ideas for projects that could happen at the Museum. This particular day, Harrison decided he was going to try and make a doorbell for his sister’s room. This was a pretty…
Made in MAKESHOP
The staff at the MAKESHOP has been collecting videos of visitors explaining what they made and reflecting on the experience that they had. It is always interesting to hear what inspires, intrigues, engages or teaches our visitors. We will be sharing these as we get them, so watch out for them.
Rideables Competition is now open!
Micro Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support programs that engage Youth Makers, children aged 7 to 17, in the hands-on design and production of objects that respond to two themes: Wearables and Rideables. The Wearables competition ended last week, but there is still a chance to apply for the Rideables competition! The Rideables grant submissions will be…