Our MakerSpace is a classroom and craft space where students of all ages can learn about anything related to STEAM. We host programs and classes, such as robotics clubs, Super Summer Adventures for kids, Art Classes for adults, and so much more!
In School Programming: our MakerSpace Coordinator creates activity boxes based on K-5th grade curriculum and takes them into Wenatchee Valley schools to teach STEM lessons. Each lesson is about 45 mins and correlates with each grade’s science curriculum throughout the year.
Skills learned:
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- Social and task-oriented problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of additional STEM curriculum not taught in schools
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking skills
Escultura en Arcilla con Martha Flores | Clay Sculpting with Martha Flores:
Martes, 23 y 30 de septiembre, 6 p.m. a 8 p.m | Tuesday, September 23 and 30, 6-8 PM
Únete a la artista y educadora local Martha Flores, M.F.A., en este taller práctico de modelado en arcilla de dos sesiones en el Museo Centro Cultural del Valle de Wenatchee. ¡Este es un taller en español, pero quienes no hablan español son bienvenidos!
Join local artist and educator Martha Flores, M.F.A. for a two-part, hands-on clay modeling workshop at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center. This is a Spanish-speaking workshop, however non-Spanish-speakers are welcome!
Adult 3D Printing Classes:
October 11 – November 15, every Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM
Get ready to dive into the captivating world of 3D printing with our beginner-friendly adult classes at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center!
Down in our MakerSpace studio, learn how to design parts, prepare them for printing, and operate the printer itself, led by a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 40 years of manufacturing experience.
Robotics Afterschool Program:
Elementary School Teams (Grades 3-5): September 24–March 18, Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30 PM
Middle School Teams (Grades 6-8): September 22–March 16, Mondays, 4:15–6:15 PM
Do your kids love to build, create, and compete? Sign them up for our award-winning robotics program where students design, code, and drive robots in regional competitions! Over the course of the season, students will participate in 400+ hours of robotics training and events, strengthening their problem-solving skills, building confidence, and making lifelong friendships.
REGISTER FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM HERE
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Super Summer Adventures and Spring Break Camps: Classes and camps designed to expand and explore STEM skills.
Skills learned:
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- Block programing skills
- Mechanical design skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Social and task-oriented problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of additional STEM curriculum not taught in schools
Our goal is to combine our classroom environment with an open workshop environment. Additional funding support would allow us to open our MakerSpace for drop in projects and expanded classes. We hope to open our doors to students of all ages, allowing them access to all the tools that they would need in order to learn and finish any project that they could imagine.