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Week of June 24, 2024

Mud Works

Mud week has become a beloved tradition here at EWMW. This week we will honor MUD leading up to International Mud Day, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. This camp celebrates a material that is often overlooked. Heighten the senses, and stimu...

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Week of June 24, 2024

Streetcars of New Haven

During the 19th and early 20th century streetcars were an important mode of transportation in cities across the United States. While their popularity waned after buses and cars took over the roads, streetcars are still found all over the world. Join us...

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Week of June 24, 2024

Material Studies: Wood, Metal, Clay, Glass, Fiber

This week we are building a Design Engineer’s toolbox. How do you know which material to use? Delve into the intricacies of 5 types of materials:

  • Metal
  • Wood
  • Glass
  • Fiber
  • Ceramic


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    Week of June 24, 2024

    Mosaics

    Mosaic is the art of creating images with pieces of glass, stone, or pottery. Explore this exciting art form and learn the same techniques used by ancient civilizations, from the Romans and Greeks to the early Byzantine Empire. You will learn the basic...

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    Week of June 24, 2024

    Adirondack Chair

    ****Please note that the tools and techniques explored in this camp require an advanced level of strength and manual dexterity. We will not accept any campers who are younger than 12, and we ask that parents call us to discuss any questions regarding t...

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    Week of June 24, 2024

    Arduino

    Arduino (ar-dwee-noh) is an open-source electronics prototyping platform used by hundreds of thousands of makers and hobbyists across the planet. With an Arduino board, you can control a huge variety of devices and projects with only a minimal...

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