Programs & Camps
MakerPlace Workshops
Programs & Camps
MakerPlace Workshops
Tinker, hack, design, and build – the Maker movement empowers the next generation of inventors and MakerPlace gives them the tools to explore their creative ideas. Family workshops are designed for ages 8 and older. Adult workshops are designed for ages 18 and older. MakerPlace times may vary; please call ahead to inquire about availability during your visit.
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Pressed Flower Suncatchers
Brush up on your soldering skills as you design and assemble two unique suncatchers with dried flowers and alcohol ink.
We provide the flowers; you provide the imagination. Brush up on your soldering skills as you design and assemble two unique suncatchers with dried flowers and alcohol ink.
Saturday, June 17th at 1:00PM
$30 per person/$20 members
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.
Paint Pouring
Explore the world of paint pour art in this always popular workshop.
Explore the world of paint pour art in this always popular workshop. You’ll create abstract artwork as you discover the different techniques and additives used to change the viscosity and behaviors of acrylic based paint.
Saturday, June 24th at 1:00PM
$30 per person/$20 members
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.
Glass Garden
Create your own stained glass garden.
Create your own stained glass garden! Experienced educators will walk you through every step from cutting glass to soldering it all together in this plant-themed workshop with a unique twist.
Saturday, July 8th at 3:00PM
$40 per person/$30 members
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 18+.
Kintsugi
Explore the process known as kintsugi in a unique way.
Explore the process known as kintsugi in a unique way. Taking broken agate slices, copper tape, and a soldering iron, piece together a wonderful art piece that will bring beauty to the once broken pieces.
Saturday, July 15th at 1:00PM
$30 per person/$20 members
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.
Chaotic Art Creation
Explore the chaotic art creation process.
Explore the chaotic art creation process that you’ve seen so much of on TikTok! You’ll create 3 piece of process art where no two are exactly alike.
Saturday, July 22nd at 1:00PM
$30 per person/$20 members
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.
Glass Gilding
Try your hand at creating art on the reverse side of a pane of glass.
Try your hand at creating art on the reverse side of a pane of glass. Add a bit of gold leaf and maybe some glitter and you will have a new piece to hang on your wall!
Saturday, August 5th at 3:00PM
$40 per person/$30 members
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 18+.
Paper Quilling Jewelry
Learn the basic of this traditional artform.
Learn the basic of this traditional artform and create earrings, a pendant, or even some abstract art as you apply your newfound skills.
Saturday, September 16th at 3:00PM
$40 per person/$30 members
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 18+.