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. Workshops are designed for ages 8 or older. MakerPlace times may vary; please call ahead to inquire about availability during your visit.
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Hydrodipping
Using a technique known as hydrodipping, create abstract artwork on the surface of water and transfer the artwork directly to any surface.
Using a technique known as hydrodipping, create abstract artwork on the surface of water and transfer the artwork directly to any surface.
Saturday, January 21st 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.
Stained Glass
Design, cut, and solder your way through our stained-glass workshop as you learn the tools and techniques needed to create a unique work of art.
Design, cut, and solder your way through our stained-glass workshop as you learn the tools and techniques needed to create a unique work of art perfect for gifting to a special someone on Valentine’s Day.
Saturday, February 4th 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.
Keepsake Explosion Box
Make a big impression with an interactive gift that’s sure to amaze!
Make a big impression with an interactive gift that’s sure to amaze! Assemble a folding box with interactive keepsake elements that you will build from the ground up. Drawings, handwritten notes, or even pictures can be added to the keepsake box to add to the flair of receiving this surprise!
Saturday, February 11th 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, March 4th 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.
Geometric Terrariums
Assemble a home for your succulents that is both practical and beautiful in this glasswork workshop that will expand on your skills with a soldering iron.
Assemble a home for your succulents that is both practical and beautiful in this glasswork workshop. Participants will have the chance to expand their skills with a soldering iron. Your choice of succulent included!
Saturday, March 25th 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.
Handmade Flower Press
Preserve the beauty of spring with a handmade flower press. Create keepsakes of springtime to enjoy now or use in your future crafting projects.
Preserve the beauty of spring with a handmade flower press. Create keepsakes of springtime to enjoy now or use in your future crafting projects.
Saturday, April 29th 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.
3D UV Resin Art
Learn the art of turning layers of 2D paint into a 3-dimensional work of art as you create a one-of-a-kind resin pendant.
Learn the art of turning layers of 2D paint into a 3-dimensional work of art as you create a one-of-a-kind resin pendant.
Saturday, May 13th 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.
Found Object Birdhouse
Reduce waste and upcycle some of our found objects as you create something that is just as much a work of art as it is a home for nature.
Reduce waste and upcycle some of our found objects as you create something that is just as much a work of art as it is a home for nature.
Saturday, May 20th 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.