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Do-it-Yourself Snow Globe
One event on December 27, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on December 28, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on December 29, 2024 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop for a unique opportunity to create a classic snow globe. Combine a plastic jar with a variety of festive miniature items to create a classic winter scene. 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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Do-it-Yourself Snow Globe
One event on December 27, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on December 28, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on December 29, 2024 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop for a unique opportunity to create a classic snow globe. Combine a plastic jar with a variety of festive miniature items to create a classic winter scene. 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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Do-it-Yourself Snow Globe
One event on December 27, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on December 28, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on December 29, 2024 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop for a unique opportunity to create a classic snow globe. Combine a plastic jar with a variety of festive miniature items to create a classic winter scene. 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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Do-it-Yourself Snow Globe
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop for a unique opportunity to create a classic snow globe. Combine a plastic jar with a variety of festive miniature items to create a classic winter scene. 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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Wooden Pull Toys
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a classic wooden pull toy. Choose from a variety of materials and go to work with your choice of woodworking tools to create a toy that will dutifully follow you wherever you go! 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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Wooden Pull Toys
One event on December 31, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on January 1, 2025 at 10:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a classic wooden pull toy. Choose from a variety of materials and go to work with your choice of woodworking tools to create a toy that will dutifully follow you wherever you go! 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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Wooden Pull Toys
One event on December 31, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on January 1, 2025 at 10:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a classic wooden pull toy. Choose from a variety of materials and go to work with your choice of woodworking tools to create a toy that will dutifully follow you wherever you go! 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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Do-it-Yourself Wooden Racer
An event every day that begins at 10:30 am, repeating until January 4, 2025
One event on January 5, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your automotive design skills to the test. Using wood and a variety of tools, you can design and build your very own race car. 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/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Do-it-Yourself Wooden Racer
An event every day that begins at 10:30 am, repeating until January 4, 2025
One event on January 5, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your automotive design skills to the test. Using wood and a variety of tools, you can design and build your very own race car. 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/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Do-it-Yourself Wooden Racer
An event every day that begins at 10:30 am, repeating until January 4, 2025
One event on January 5, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your automotive design skills to the test. Using wood and a variety of tools, you can design and build your very own race car. 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/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Do-it-Yourself Wooden Racer
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your automotive design skills to the test. Using wood and a variety of tools, you can design and build your very own race car. 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/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Open Build: Fabric
One event on January 11, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on January 12, 2025 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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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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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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Cardboard Robots
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a robot friend using a variety of materials including cardboard. Use real tools and combine a variety of materials to create your version of a robot that can help you accomplish daily tasks. Best of all, what you make is your to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in…
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Snowflake String Art
One event on January 25, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on January 26, 2025 at 12:30 pm
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.
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Snowflake String Art
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.
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Snowflake String Art
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.
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Open Build: Yarn
One event on April 6, 2022 at 2:30 pm
One event on January 29, 2025 at 4:00 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 create nearly anything you can imagine out of yarn, ribbon, twine, mason line, and more! Learn to make t-shirt yarn and try other techniques like weaving, crochet, knitting, and macramé. 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…
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Open Build in The Shop
One event on February 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm
One event on March 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
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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Stuffed Hearts
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Dr. Maya Adele Logan was a Black woman and the first woman to perform open heart surgery. This procedure took place at Harlem Hospital. She would later develop her specialty in children’s heart surgery. Taking inspiration Dr. Logan, visitors will create their own stuffed hearts using colorful fabrics, soft poly-fil, and sewing supplies. This activity is a delightful and fun way to learn basic sewing skills and take home a handmade, heart-shaped treasure. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and…
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Stuffed Hearts
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Dr. Maya Adele Logan was a Black woman and the first woman to perform open heart surgery. This procedure took place at Harlem Hospital. She would later develop her specialty in children’s heart surgery. Taking inspiration Dr. Logan, visitors will create their own stuffed hearts using colorful fabrics, soft poly-fil, and sewing supplies. This activity is a delightful and fun way to learn basic sewing skills and take home a handmade, heart-shaped treasure. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and…
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Open Build in The Shop
One event on February 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm
One event on March 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
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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Invent a Robot
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visitors will be given access to craft supplies and cardboard pieces (including recycled materials like plastics) and asked to create a robot of their own design, they will be prompted to think about its function and what it needs to do those things. Does it drive? It will need wheels!
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