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Open Build: Wood
One event on December 11, 2022 at 12:30 pm
One event on January 1, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on January 22, 2023 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of wood. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Simple Animation Machine
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to combine a variety of materials and your imagination to design and build a simple animation machine. Bring a beautiful winter scene to life with a machine that creates a simple looping animation. What you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Simple Animation Machine
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to combine a variety of materials and your imagination to design and build a simple animation machine. Bring a beautiful winter scene to life with a machine that creates a simple looping animation. What you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Snowflake String Art](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Snowflake_Pin_Art-580x400-1.jpg)
Snowflake String Art
One event on January 11, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on January 14, 2023 at 10:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create the perfect decoration for winter. Using hammers and nails, you can create a winter-inspired shape to trace with festive winter string. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Snowflake String Art](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Snowflake_Pin_Art-580x400-1.jpg)
Snowflake String Art
One event on January 11, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on January 14, 2023 at 10:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create the perfect decoration for winter. Using hammers and nails, you can create a winter-inspired shape to trace with festive winter string. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cardboard-580x400.jpg)
Open Build: Cardboard
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of cardboard. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Wood_Scrap_Animals-580x400.jpg)
Open Build: Wood
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of wood. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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DIY Animal Habitats
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Using a variety of tools and materials in The Shop, you can create a habitat model for your favorite animal. Where would your animal sleep? Where would it hang out? What would it want to eat? Design and build the ideal habitat for the species of your choice. What you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the…
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Open Build: Fabric
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools like a sewing machine, hot glue and fabric glue to create nearly anything you can imagine out of fabric. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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DIY Photo Frames
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Develop or refine your carpentry skills when you build a custom photo frame in The Shop. Using a variety of tools and materials, you’ll create a frame perfect for your favorite photograph. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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LEGO® BattleBots
One event on February 18, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on February 25, 2023 at 10:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Ready to engage in battle? Register for one of our one-day classes and you’ll learn how to build the ultimate BattleBot using using LEGO® Mindstorm robotics. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head, sumo-style battle. Your objective? Push your competitors’ bot out of the ring to declare victory! Age Group Time Member Nonmember Registration Ages 5-8* 10:00 – 11:30am $25 $30 Ages 9-12 1:00 – 4:00pm $30 $35 *Registrants ages 5-8…
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DIY Photo Frames
One event on July 22, 2023 at 10:30 am
One event on July 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Develop or refine your carpentry skills when you build a custom photo frame in The Shop. Using a variety of tools and materials, you’ll create a frame perfect for your favorite photograph. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Open Build: Plastic](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Open_Build-Plastics-580x400-1.jpg)
Open Build: Plastics
One event on November 13, 2022 at 12:30 pm
One event on February 5, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on March 5, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on April 9, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on May 28, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on August 12, 2023 at 10:30 am
One event on August 13, 2023 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of a variety of plastics. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Valentine’s String Art
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create the perfect Valentine’s Day decoration. Using hammers, nails, and a colorful selection of yarn and string, you can create a unique piece of decor filled with love. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Valentine’s String Art
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create the perfect Valentine’s Day decoration. Using hammers, nails, and a colorful selection of yarn and string, you can create a unique piece of decor filled with love. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Wood_Scrap_Animals-580x400.jpg)
Open Build: Wood
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of wood. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/LEGO_BattleBots-580x400.jpg)
LEGO® BattleBots
One event on February 18, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on February 25, 2023 at 10:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Ready to engage in battle? Register for one of our one-day classes and you’ll learn how to build the ultimate BattleBot using using LEGO® Mindstorm robotics. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head, sumo-style battle. Your objective? Push your competitors’ bot out of the ring to declare victory! Age Group Time Member Nonmember Registration Ages 5-8* 10:00 – 11:30am $25 $30 Ages 9-12 1:00 – 4:00pm $30 $35 *Registrants ages 5-8…
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Open Build: Fabric
One event on April 30, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on May 21, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on August 26, 2023 at 10:30 am
One event on August 27, 2023 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools like a sewing machine, hot glue and fabric glue to create nearly anything you can imagine out of fabric. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Egyptology Week
Reno, NV 89501 United States
November 2022 marked 100 years since British archaeologist Howard Carter unearthed King Tutankhamun’s tomb. In the years since that legendary find, the tombs of these ancient rulers continue to provide surprising insights into life and death in ancient Egypt. Visit The Discovery during this unique themed week to explore the captivating aspects of Egyptology through a variety of hands-on activities. Create a pharaoh’s crown in The Shop, explore the science of mummification in Spark!Lab Smithsonian, learn to read and write hieroglyphics,…
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LEGO® BattleBots
One event on February 18, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on February 25, 2023 at 10:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Ready to engage in battle? Register for one of our one-day classes and you’ll learn how to build the ultimate BattleBot using using LEGO® Mindstorm robotics. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head, sumo-style battle. Your objective? Push your competitors’ bot out of the ring to declare victory! Age Group Time Member Nonmember Registration Ages 5-8* 10:00 – 11:30am $25 $30 Ages 9-12 1:00 – 4:00pm $30 $35 *Registrants ages 5-8…
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Egyptology Week
Reno, NV 89501 United States
November 2022 marked 100 years since British archaeologist Howard Carter unearthed King Tutankhamun’s tomb. In the years since that legendary find, the tombs of these ancient rulers continue to provide surprising insights into life and death in ancient Egypt. Visit The Discovery during this unique themed week to explore the captivating aspects of Egyptology through a variety of hands-on activities. Create a pharaoh’s crown in The Shop, explore the science of mummification in Spark!Lab Smithsonian, learn to read and write hieroglyphics,…
Find out more »![Egyptology Week](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Egyptology_Week-580x400-1.jpg)
Egyptology Week
Reno, NV 89501 United States
November 2022 marked 100 years since British archaeologist Howard Carter unearthed King Tutankhamun’s tomb. In the years since that legendary find, the tombs of these ancient rulers continue to provide surprising insights into life and death in ancient Egypt. Visit The Discovery during this unique themed week to explore the captivating aspects of Egyptology through a variety of hands-on activities. Create a pharaoh’s crown in The Shop, explore the science of mummification in Spark!Lab Smithsonian, learn to read and write hieroglyphics,…
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Build a Mechanical Hand
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Inspired by author Hiromu Arakawa, visit The Shop to use cardboard and other recycled and consumable materials to design and build mechanical hand. In 2001, Hiromu Arakawa created “Fullmetal Alchemist,” a Japanese manga series. This series has sold over 64 million volumes worldwide. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Prepare for Summer Bugs
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join members of the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) here at The Discovery and get up close and personal with pesky mosquitos. Visitors will be able to examine mosquitos and their larvae through microscopes, learn about the life cycle of these pests, play games, make crafts, and more.
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