Stop Motion Workshop

In one day students will learn the the basic workings of frame by frame animation, first by creating a short flip book illustrating the principles, and then by creating a short, minute long stop motion video.
9am – 3pm

• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Designed for ages 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14
• $58.00 for nonmembers
• $54.00 for members

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Eames Cards: Building Me in 2009

Charles and Ray Eames designed set of simply slotted cards in 1952 that could be connected to build all sorts of structures. Sand and decorate set of cards to collect your memories of your 2009.
9am – 3pm

• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Designed for ages 6, 7, 8 and 9
• $58.00 for nonmembers
• $54.00 for members

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So you want to design video games: The Game

Of course there are jobs in the video world, it is a huge industry. But it's intensely competitive, full of technical and creative challenges, and always evolving. Just like the games. Jason Cirillo (Robotube Games) will share his experiences in different aspects of the industry. He'll show you some of his projects. He will discuss your designs if they are still just taking shape. He will introduce you to programs you should be mastering. He will alert you to opportunities you should be looking for. 1pm – 3pm (2 hours only)

• 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Designed for ages 11, 12, 13 and 14
• $25.00 for nonmembers
• $20.00 for members

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Don't try this at Home!

As we celebrate the centennial of A.C. Gilbert's Mysto Magic Company, we look at the chemistry set for magic that Gilbert produced in the 1920's. Reproduce tricks that Gilbert designed…with safety goggles, rubber gloves, special ventilation and expert supervision (none of which are mentioned in the Gilbert Manual by the way.) You will be surprised and amused by basic reactions, the wonders of chemistry, and the miracle that any child survived that age of braver parents. 10am – 12pm (2 hours only)

• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Designed for ages 11, 12, 13 and 14
• $25.00 for nonmembers
• $20.00 for members

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A New Year Around the Globe

Not every culture begins its year on January 1st. Those that do have distinct customs for closing the old year and greeting the coming year. Construct a five sided base for a small globe bank. Learn about the many different customs around the world. Then demonstrate 5 customs on the faces of the base. Perhaps make clothespin figures that dance in wild costumes (South Africa), or swim in icy water (the Netherlands,) or don red underwear (Venezuela,) or ring bells (Japan,) or greet the sun (Korea,) or wear polka dots (Philippines,) or break piñatas (Mexico) or light fireworks (United States.)
9am – 3pm

• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Designed for ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
• $58.00 for nonmembers
• $54.00 for members

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Gilbert Magic

One hundred years ago, A.C. Gilbert brought his first magic set for children to stores. Its tricks are still…magical. Construct more tricks from Gilbert's original Mysto Magic Set with strings, scarves and coins. Then practice your prestidigitation, performance and patter. Take home your bag of tricks. With a show for families at 2:45.
9am – 3pm

Instructor: Dana Sasso

• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Designed for ages 6, 7 and 8
• $58.00 for nonmembers
• $54.00 for members

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Motor Skills: Hacking Neil Downie

The English scientist Neil A. Downie, has written three volumes of Saturday Science Projects. His designs are remarkably original and thoughtful. He explains the math and science of every experiment…On a level for advanced high school or college students. But our project designers, Alex Leffell, Mark Wesolowski and Tyler Hayslett have adapted (hacked) his ideas for you. Construct a motor experiment tool kit with two motors, a battery pack, a potentiometer (to control speed) that will test four Downie designs: a robot arm, a checker catapult, a vibrating climbing ring, a dancing brush. Then adapt the parts for your own experiments. 9am – 3pm

• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Designed for ages 9, 10, 11 and 12
• $58.00 for nonmembers
• $54.00 for members

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Electronics: Drawdio

Construct a mini Theremin…a simplified version of an electronic instrument invented 90 years ago. This design was developed by Jay Silver at the MIT Media Lab. It's as much fun to play as it is to build. Accessible for beginners, rewarding for experienced builders. With an introduction to the oscilliscope, soldering, and Theremin music.
9am – 3pm
(see web.media.mit.edu/~silver/drawdio)

• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Designed for ages 11, 12, 13 and 14
• $58.00 for nonmembers
• $54.00 for members

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