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 basics of breaking and cutting materials with special mosaic and glass cutting tools, as well as designing, and arranging the tiles to create works of art. During the week, you will have the option of choosing from among the following projects:
Please Note: This is a four day class- Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Mon, June 19th.
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 knowledge of electronics. Write code to automate tasks, and try out some of the many add-on modules and devices that expand Arduino's capabilities.
Please Note: This is a four day class- Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Mon, June 19th.
In the tradition of the strategy games Mordheim, Warhammer or Dungeons and Dragons, create a war band of 10 miniatures and skirmish with other 'bands' to gain wealth, powers, and size. Painting your figures gives them a personality all their own.
In between games, help with the construction of a detailed scenery board to have for years to come. Build the environment, learn strategies, play the game. All levels welcome.
Please Note: This is a four day class- Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Mon, June 19th.
Join professional freelance theatrical costumer C. Delari Johnson to learn how to sew by hand and on a machine. You will grasp everything from how to thread a needle, knot a thread, to creating a pattern for the pillow and bag you will make this week. Learn how to create applique designs for your projects and two different sewing stitches.
If you are like us you’ve definitely imagined hundreds of spaceships. This week you can translate your creations into reality. Join us to build your own spaceship and learn about the real-life spacecraft sent by humans to the edge of the Milky Way.
Explore far reaches of galaxies both real and fictional. Create golden records like the ones on the Voyager probes containing images and records of humanity. Construct mini space racers designed and decorated to your specifications.
The legacy of the Museum begins in 1798 When Eli Whitney first chose a site on the Mill River to build his Armory. Chosen for its access to a strong current of water, Whitney intended to use this as a power source for the machines he would use to produce the parts of his contract musket. Whitney, however, was not the first to see the potential of this site as a grist mill had been located on the grounds previously. Over time the site has taken on new residencies and has physically changed as well.
Please Note: This is a four-day class- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Tues, July 4th.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines an Automaton as 1. a mechanism that is relatively self-operating and 2. a machine or control mechanism designed to follow automatically a predetermined sequence of operations or respond to encoded instructions.
At present a world without GPS is unfathomable.
Queen Lili’u Loloku Walania Kamaka’eha, the first female leader of the Kalākaua dynasty, ruled a unified Hawaiian Kingdom until 1917. Queen Liliuokalani fought to keep Hawaii free from British and American conquestors. She was highly educated as well as an accomplished musician who composed numerous songs, including the national anthem, highlighting Hawaiian tradition on her mission to preserve her heritage. Her philanthropic work to better her country can never be forgotten.
The Aztec present a fascinating and often misunderstood history and legacy. Even the name "Aztec" was derived from German explorer Alexander von Humboldt as he was describing the powerful Mesoamerican people who encountered the Spanish in 1519. The world may now know them as the Aztec, but these people referred to themselves as the Mexica. To better understand the Mexica people and their culture before their eventual conquest by Spain in 1521, we will examine what is undoubtedly their greatest achievement: the city of Tenochtitlan.
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