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Open Build in The Shop
In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. 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 Nature Journals
Visit The Shop to create a clever journal to log what you see and experience in nature. Using available tools and materials, you can create a journal inspired by nature and designed to capture notes and sketches of what you see, hear and touch. 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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Modern Birdhouses
One event on September 2, 2018 at 12:30 pm
One event on September 3, 2018 at 10:30 am
One event on September 5, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Visit The Shop to design and build a contemporary version of a cozy home for feathered friends. Using available tools and materials, you can build your interpretation of a modern style birdhouse. Best of all, 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 materials safely in this space.
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Modern Birdhouses
Visit The Shop to design and build a contemporary version of a cozy home for feathered friends. Using available tools and materials, you can build your interpretation of a modern style birdhouse. Best of all, 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 materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Modern_Birdhouse-580x400.jpg)
Modern Birdhouses
Visit The Shop to design and build a contemporary version of a cozy home for feathered friends. Using available tools and materials, you can build your interpretation of a modern style birdhouse. Best of all, 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 materials safely in this space.
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Tissue Paper Balloons
One event on September 9, 2018 at 12:30 pm
One event on September 12, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Visit The Shop to create your own tissue paper balloon inspired by the Great Reno Balloon Race. Using an assortment of tissue, you can create a classic hot air balloon or test your skills by attempting to design a uniquely shaped balloon. When you’re done, fill it with hot air using a hair dryer to see if it will take to the skies! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents…
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Tissue Paper Balloons
Visit The Shop to create your own tissue paper balloon inspired by the Great Reno Balloon Race. Using an assortment of tissue, you can create a classic hot air balloon or test your skills by attempting to design a uniquely shaped balloon. When you’re done, fill it with hot air using a hair dryer to see if it will take to the skies! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents…
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Tissue_Paper_Balloons-580x400.jpg)
Tissue Paper Balloons
Visit The Shop to create your own tissue paper balloon inspired by the Great Reno Balloon Race. Using an assortment of tissue, you can create a classic hot air balloon or test your skills by attempting to design a uniquely shaped balloon. When you’re done, fill it with hot air using a hair dryer to see if it will take to the skies! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents…
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Waste Warriors: T-shirt Tote
Visit The Shop during Waste Warriors to turn an old, worn out t-shirt into a useful tote bag. Bring your own t-shirt, or grab one of ours, and follow the simple instructions to easily transform a tired t-shirt into a tote bag perfect for daily use. 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. Waste Warriors…
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Waste Warriors: T-shirt Tote
Visit The Shop during Waste Warriors to turn an old, worn out t-shirt into a useful tote bag. Bring your own t-shirt, or grab one of ours, and follow the simple instructions to easily transform a tired t-shirt into a tote bag perfect for daily use. 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. Waste Warriors…
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Open Build in The Shop
In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. 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.
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/OpenBuild-580x400.jpg)
Open Build in The Shop
In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. 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 Halloween Decor
An event every day that begins at 9:30 am, repeating until October 5, 2018
Visit The Shop to create spooky decorations for Halloween. Using available tools and materials, you can create festive Halloween decorations that will bring a smile to even the most ghoulish of ghosts. 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 Halloween Decor
Visit The Shop to create spooky decorations for Halloween. Using available tools and materials, you can create festive Halloween decorations that will bring a smile to even the most ghoulish of ghosts. 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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Create Your Own Piggy Bank
As part of College Savings Day, visit The Shop where you can use available tools and materials to create a custom piggy bank to begin your college savings plan. 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 materials safely in this space.
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Automaton Bats & Ghosts
Visit The Shop to create a festive Halloween automaton. Using available tools and materials, you can create a spooky simple animation machine that combines your artistic and engineering skills! 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/2018/10/Halloween_Automaton-580x400.jpg)
Automaton Bats & Ghosts
Visit The Shop to create a festive Halloween automaton. Using available tools and materials, you can create a spooky simple animation machine that combines your artistic and engineering skills! 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/2018/10/Monster_Houses-580x400.jpg)
Haunted Houses
Halloween just wouldn’t be spooky without a haunted house. Visit The Shop to make your own version of the classic haunted house on the hill. Who knows, maybe a Halloween ghost will move right in!? 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/2018/10/Monster_Houses-580x400.jpg)
Haunted Houses
Halloween just wouldn’t be spooky without a haunted house. Visit The Shop to make your own version of the classic haunted house on the hill. Who knows, maybe a Halloween ghost will move right in!? 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/2016/04/OpenBuild-580x400.jpg)
Open Build in The Shop
In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. 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.
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Felt_Voodoo_Monsters-580x400.jpg)
Felt Voodoo Monsters
One event on October 27, 2018 at 9:30 am
One event on October 28, 2018 at 12:30 pm
One event on October 31, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Boo! Don’t be scared, it’s just the cuddly little voodoo monster you made in The Shop. Using available tools and materials, you can create a cute and snugly monster of your own that’s certain to frighten away Halloween ghouls and goblins. 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/2018/10/Felt_Voodoo_Monsters-580x400.jpg)
Felt Voodoo Monsters
Boo! Don’t be scared, it’s just the cuddly little voodoo monster you made in The Shop. Using available tools and materials, you can create a cute and snugly monster of your own that’s certain to frighten away Halloween ghouls and goblins. 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/2018/10/Felt_Voodoo_Monsters-580x400.jpg)
Felt Voodoo Monsters
Boo! Don’t be scared, it’s just the cuddly little voodoo monster you made in The Shop. Using available tools and materials, you can create a cute and snugly monster of your own that’s certain to frighten away Halloween ghouls and goblins. 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/2018/10/Felt_Voodoo_Monsters-580x400.jpg)
Felt Voodoo Monsters
Boo! Don’t be scared, it’s just the cuddly little voodoo monster you made in The Shop. Using available tools and materials, you can create a cute and snugly monster of your own that’s certain to frighten away Halloween ghouls and goblins. 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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