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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.

Check below to see our latest MakerPlace Workshop offerings. Or subscribe to our newsletter to learn about new workshops as they happen!

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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.

June 17th

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.

June 24th

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.

Adults Only

Glass Garden

Create your own stained glass garden.

July 8th

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.

July 15th

 

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.

July 22nd

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.

ADULTS ONLY

Glass Gilding

Try your hand at creating art on the reverse side of a pane of glass.

August 5th

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+.

ADULTS ONLY

Paper Quilling Jewelry

Learn the basic of this traditional artform.

September 16th

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+.