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Meet Theta Tau
Join students from the University of Nevada, Reno’s Theta Tau co-ed professional engineering fraternity to learn about engineering education and careers. Students will also be demonstrating a variety of high-tech tools and gadgets used in the engineering field of work.
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Holiday Ornaments
Deck the halls and spread holiday cheer with ornaments you make in The Shop. Choose from a variety of materials to create the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season. 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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Build Your Own Pull Toy
Wherever you go, it will follow! Create a classic pull toy, using real tools and materials in The Shop, to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Whatever you build 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.
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Build Your Own Pull Toy
Wherever you go, it will follow! Create a classic pull toy, using real tools and materials in The Shop, to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Whatever you build 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.
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Visiting Tinkerer: Kevin Karl
Join Visiting Tinkerer Kevin Karl, from Visual Design, to paint with a pendulum, make a pinhole viewer, or design a mobile. Originally from the Midwest, Kevin is a local graphic and interpretive designer, photographer, and community educator who often dives into our diverse outdoor backdrop for ideas and inspiration. Kevin will be offering three unique sessions throughout the day: 11:00am — Pendulum Art Geared toward the younger artist, we’ll play with paint on a very large scale, by swinging from…
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Build Your Own Pull Toy
Wherever you go, it will follow! Create a classic pull toy, using real tools and materials in The Shop, to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Whatever you build 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.
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DIY Sleds
Get ready to take advantage of the winter weather when you design and build your own sled out of cardboard and other available materials in The Shop. 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 Sleds
Get ready to take advantage of the winter weather when you design and build your own sled out of cardboard and other available materials in The Shop. 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 Sleds
Get ready to take advantage of the winter weather when you design and build your own sled out of cardboard and other available materials in The Shop. 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 Sleds
Get ready to take advantage of the winter weather when you design and build your own sled out of cardboard and other available materials in The Shop. 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/2016/12/DIY_Sleds-580x400.jpg)
DIY Sleds
Get ready to take advantage of the winter weather when you design and build your own sled out of cardboard and other available materials in The Shop. 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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No-sew Winter Wear
Be ready for the cold winter months with threadless apparel you create using provided materials in The Shop. 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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No-sew Winter Wear
Be ready for the cold winter months with threadless apparel you create using provided materials in The Shop. 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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No-sew Winter Wear
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until December 31, 2016
Be ready for the cold winter months with threadless apparel you create using provided materials in The Shop. 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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LED Creations
Light up the holiday season when you use provided LED lights and batteries combined with a variety of other materials to create your own light-up sculpture, toy, or fashion item in The Shop. 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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LED Creations
Light up the holiday season when you use provided LED lights and batteries combined with a variety of other materials to create your own light-up sculpture, toy, or fashion item in The Shop. 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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LED Creations
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until January 7, 2017
Light up the holiday season when you use provided LED lights and batteries combined with a variety of other materials to create your own light-up sculpture, toy, or fashion item in The Shop. 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 Speakers
Now hear this! In The Shop you can design and build your own set of speakers to amplify the sound of your favorite smartphone or music player. Experiment with different shapes and materials to find out what creates the loudest or best quality sound. What you build 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…
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Squiggle Bots
Robots might be perfect for performing repetitive, preprogrammed tasks, but they can also excel at more artistic tasks as well. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own artistic robot, better known as a “Squiggle Bot.” Using a variety of materials you’ll build a robot that can draw while moving to create a unique piece of art!
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Tech!Night January
Visit The Discovery on the second Wednesday of every month for Tech!Night, a new program designed to put emerging technology in the hands of museum visitors. Tech!Nights will feature a variety of high-tech tools and techniques, gadgets and games – fly a drone, command a robot, print in 3-D, and even code a new game – happening monthly in Spark!Lab Smithsonian. Generously supported by:
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Squiggle Bots
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until January 14, 2017
Robots might be perfect for performing repetitive, preprogrammed tasks, but they can also excel at more artistic tasks as well. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own artistic robot, better known as a “Squiggle Bot.” Using a variety of materials you’ll build a robot that can draw while moving to create a unique piece of art!
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Visiting Tinkerer: Casey Sibley
Join Visiting Tinkerer Casey Sibley to learn the basics of block printing on fabric and paper. You’ll create your own work of art using a handmade stamp with your original design. We’ll have all the tools and supplies you need to craft your piece, whether it’s an art print to adorn your walls, or a tote bag to show off to your friends. You’ll learn new techniques that are fun and easy to recreate at home on your own as…
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DIY Speakers
Now hear this! In The Shop you can design and build your own set of speakers to amplify the sound of your favorite smartphone or music player. Experiment with different shapes and materials to find out what creates the loudest or best quality sound. What you build 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…
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Squiggle_Bots-580x400.jpg)
Squiggle Bots
Robots might be perfect for performing repetitive, preprogrammed tasks, but they can also excel at more artistic tasks as well. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own artistic robot, better known as a “Squiggle Bot.” Using a variety of materials you’ll build a robot that can draw while moving to create a unique piece of art!
Find out more »