Mesa Arts Center: Fusing – Explorations
These open level classes are designed to give returning students the opportunity to explore and refine various fusing techniques on smaller to medium size projects. EVERY STUDENT WILL HAVE ONE...
$325
24 events found.
Engineering
Events for October 23, 2024
Mesa Arts Center: Beginning Jewelry/Intro to Fabrication
Students will be introduced to the basic tools, techniques, safety, and skills used in the creation of jewelry and small sculptures. Introductory fabrication skills including sawing, soldering, forming, and basic stone setting will be explored. Students with previous jewelry making experience may expand on existing skills with assistance from the instructor. Ages 16+ Oct. 23...
$299
Mesa Arts Center: Welding/Beginning to Advanced
Learn to bend, shape, cut and finish steel to make decorative objects of art for your home and yard. Learn Oxy/Acetylene and MIG welding, plasma cutting, sheering, rolling, grinding and other shop processes to manipulate and finish steel. Estimated cost of materials $50 on up. All participants are required to bring leather work gloves (the...
$361
HeatSync Labs: Coffee & Coworking
The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things!
Mesa Arts Center: Beginning/Intermediate Lost Wax Casting
Students will learn how to cast precious metal like silver and bronze using the lost wax casting method. Wax working and casting organics and plastics will also be covered. Students with prior casting experience may work independently with instructor's assistance.” Ages 16+ Oct. 23 - Dec. 11, 2024 Wednesday 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
$315
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
Mesa Public Library: he Three Billy Goats Gruff STEAM Activity
After reading The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Jerry Pinkney, we will create bridges using clothespins and craft sticks to help the goats cross the water without waking the troll. Ages 5-9. Disclaimer(s) No Large Groups Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us...
Free
Buckeye Public Library: First Flight
Students participating in the Buckeye Library STEM Program "First Flight" will work with the crew of the Corps of Discovery spacecraft ASL-3305 Voyager. Their job will be to evaluate the operation of the ship including its ability to fly to the planets of our Solar System.
Free
Pima County Public Library: LEGOs @ Nanini
Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our LEGOs and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest builders! No registration is required. Snacks will be provided, while supplies last.
Free
Pinal County Library District: S.T.E.A.M Squad
Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. New Program Alert: Combining LEGO Explorers and Tinker Time. Both activities will now become a single weekly STE(A)M program! Explore, design, build, and discover with rotating STEM resources such as Snap Circuits, Sphero little Bits and various hands on activities. This will be a two...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Build It to Win It
Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Club
Kids of all ages can come and socialize while they complete LEGO challenges. This is a drop in program, please stay with your child if they need help.
Free
Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club
Come and join us for a wonderful hour of relaxing free build. Let your imaginations soar! LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club Lego ¡Los LEGOos son divertidos para toda la familia!...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Block Party
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Free
Chandler Public Library: LEGO Club
Let's build and create with LEGOs! Join us as we use problem solving and engineering skills to build with LEGO pieces. This is a drop-in program where kids ages 6-12 can either build using their imagination, or follow a monthly challenge. LEGOs are provided. Held every fourth Wednesday of the month.
Free
Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – LEGO Masters
Are you a LEGO Master? Join us for some build time while you complete our weekly challenge by yourself or with some friends. We'll finish each week with an opportunity to present your build to the group. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick...
Free
Yuma County Library District: THING of Art / COSA de Arte
Observe our 3D printer in action while you paint your own THING of art! Program for ages 6-12. First come first serve, while supplies last. ¡Observa nuestra impresora 3D en acción mientras pintas tu propia COSA de arte! Espacio limitado. Programa para niños de 6 a 12 años. Por orden de llegada, hasta agotar existencias.
Free
Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – Pumpkin Wrecking Ball
Come learn some engineering skills while you play with pumpkins! We will be using pumpkins and various other materials to see if the pumpkins will knock over smaller objects. Ages 6 - 12
Free
Tempe Public Library: Maker Lab
Interested in 3D printers? Want to try a drum set or the keyboard? Come hang out in the teen center to get creative, hang out, and have fun! Ages 12...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Intro to 3D Printers
Explore our 3D printers by finding the right design, downloading the file, and watching it in action. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
Free
Pinal County Library District: Sewing Wednesdays
njoy an evening of sewing fun, no matter your experience level. Sewing machines and materials provided. Great for beginner or parents and children to do together. Ages 10+
Free
Mesa Arts Center: Beginning/Intermediate Lost Wax Casting
Students will learn how to cast precious metal like silver and bronze using the lost wax casting method. Wax working and casting organics and plastics will also be covered. Students...
$315
Mesa Arts Center: Welding/Beginning to Advanced
Learn to bend, shape, cut and finish steel to make decorative objects of art for your home and yard. Learn Oxy/Acetylene and MIG welding, plasma cutting, sheering, rolling, grinding and other shop processes to manipulate and finish steel. Estimated cost of materials $50 on up. All participants are required to bring leather work gloves (the...
$361
Maricopa County Library District: QC LEGO Club
Calling all LEGO Masters! Join us each month as we create and display amazing lego creations. Don't forget to bring your creativity; you'll need it! •5-8 year olds with guardian/parent •Space is limited, registration is required! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. •Check in with staff outside the Story Time room door. Anyone...
Free