Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018 – Sunday, Apr. 22, 2018
Discover the power and precision of high-intensity beams of awesomeness! Learn how to use a laser cutter in our exclusive maker crew event on April 21 and 22 in our Chevron-Houston Texas Maker Annex workspace.
In Level 1 you will learn that laser cutting is directing the output of a high powered laser to cut different types of materials and you will be able to design and build a spinning spruce tree.
In Level 2 you will use CorelDRAW software to design a laser-engraved coaster.
Please check the Workshop times for each Level below.
Upon completion of this Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 workshops, interested participants will be invited to join our brand new Kid's Maker Crew - with exclusive workshop and tinkering opportunities.
Please note that preceding level(s) must be completed before moving on to next level. When available, only register for next level 2 and/or 3 if you have completed the previous level(s).
LASER MAKER CREW LEVEL 1 & 2 WORKSHOP INFORMATION
- Workshop Dates: Apr. 21 & 22
- Workshop time:
- Saturday, Apr. 21th
- 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. – Level 1: Register Here
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.- Level 2: Register Here
- Sunday, Apr. 22th
- 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. – Level 1: Register Here
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.- Level 2: Register Here
- Saturday, Apr. 21th
- Location: Chevron Houston Texans Maker Annex
- Age requirements: Children 8 and up with accompanying adult (younger siblings will not be allowed in the workshop space.)
- Fee: $5.00 (this is in addition to museum admission costs)
- Workshop length: 90 minutes
HOURS & ADMISSION
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Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Closed Mondays. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday. - General Admission: $17 per person and $16 for seniors 65 years and older. FREE for children under one and Museum Members. Free Hours: FREE FAMILY NIGHT: Thursdays 5 pm - 8 pm.
Directions & Parking
- Paid Parking
- Street Parking
- Parking fees: 1 hour - $8, 2 hours - $9, 3+ hours - $10. Metered and street parking are available around the Children's Museum Houston.
Special Offers / Dining
The Children's Museum Houston's spacious eatery, Fresh Café, offers nutritious eats and treats for any time of day! Enjoy a healthy meal with savory salads, preservative-free sandwich bread and vegetarian options prepared daily – fresh off the grill!
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