Looking for a creative way to support your child’s learning? Join us for a practical 2-hour makerspace session for home-school families, designed for children aged 8–12 and their parents or guardians. Our monthly homeschool makertime program offers digital fabrication skills like 3D printing and laser cutting, as well as offering access to robotics, electronics and hands-on making projects. Each month we explore a different STEM focused activity, including laser cutting, 3D design (CAD), 3D printing, coding and robotics. This session offers a guided CAD activity designed to spark curiosity and build foundational 3D design skills. Children will learn how to create 3D designs using Tinkercad, a free, beginner-friendly software platform that you can access from home. What you’ll learn: Core digital fabrication skills: 3D design, 3D printing, graphic design, laser cutting How to use open-source software like Tinkercad for simple design projects 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 What you’ll have access to: Tools and resources: 3D printers,…
