What is a Maker Space? How much room do you need? What are othersdoing? Where do you get funding? What is STEM and STEAM? Thesequestion and more will be answered in an opportunity to network withother colleagues in this valuable 4 week online workshop.Enroll today for the July 10th online workshop $99.00 Fee (MuseumInvoices Accepted Upon Approval) 1 fee per participant. Group rates quoted upon request.To Enroll and for more information, visit . . . Maker Space for Museums ( 3 hours a week for 4 weeks) Attend at yourconvenience.http://www.artmuseums.com/makerspaces4museums.htmThis timely 4 week online workshop will outline what Maker Spacesare and where they are located. The workshop will explore the bestexamples, and present how to advice, practical idea suggestions, andresources for creating art, science, career awareness, and hands oncollaboration and learning into your museum or art center.Much more than a make it and take it, the Maker Space provides thetools, instruction, and company of others that inspire and enablecreative making. The programs are most popular with teens and youngadults but can include all ages. Comments from Past Participants: "I now have a much better understanding of the variety of making thatcan be done in a maker space (it's not just electronics androbotics.) -As well as the value of high quality materials and givingpeople choices."STEM is one area where I feel our museum is lacking. We have a strongfocus on Art, but the other areas do not get a lot of attention. Inthis unit I have learned that those are areas we need to ramp up ourattention if we want to engage a larger number of ourvisitors."I loved the example from the Exploratorium on the Valentine's Daythemed "group build." The chain reaction "machine" with visitorscontributing to various sections of the whole was impressive. Iwould love to do something similar for one of our "Mix'd Media"evenings for young adults."The reminders for "safety first" were excellent.""I would use this week's information when planning a space, either temporary orpermanent, and when designing an activity.""The main thing I've gained over the course of this class was a senseof how creative and expansive a Maker Space can be. After seeing allthese different examples I am confident that we, as a museum, cancreate Maker experiences that not only give the visitor a chance tobe a maker but also use the making experience to connect more deeplywith our exhibits. The variety of videos was the most helpfulmaterial. I was familiar with the idea of a Maker Space prior totaking the class but the videos both clarified what thespace is while showing me how much variety exists within the concept."Enroll today for the July 10 online workshop.Maker Space for Museumshttp://www.artmuseums.com/makerspaces4museums.htm
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