Monday, Apr. 27, 2020 – Friday, May. 1, 2020
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
US/Central
See what our Maker Annex engineers have in store for you during this at-home workshops.
ABOUT THE EVENT
We're taking Virtual Learning one step further with a full on workshop you can join from home! These workshops are great for kids new to CAD or expert users. Work with Children’s Museum Houston’s own Maker Education Manager, Jacob Breier as you explore design concepts using CAD.
Click here for an Intro to Tinkercad.
Click here to download Tinkercad before your workshop starts.
Registration limited to 100 participants.
Tinkercad Coding: DNA
Tuesday, April 28
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Jacob teaches us how to use block coding to create complex shapes using the browser-based Tinkercad software, including the double-helix shape of DNA! You’ll learn all about the basics of Tinkercads Code Blocks software as you work.
3D Dream Cities
Wednesday, April 29
9:00 to 10:00 am
Kidtropolis may be shut down but you can still run your own town by designing your own! Digitally design the city of your dreams with help and guidance from Jacob.
3D Coral Reefs
Wednesday, April 29
2:00 to 3:30 pm
Life Sciences Educator Alleigh joins Jacob to teach us all about the underwater ecosystem of coral reefs while using the browser-based digital design software Tinkercad to create your own model of a coral reef!
Tinkercad Basics: Imaginary Animals
Thursday, April 30
4:00 to 5:00 pm
From jackalopes to unicorns, humans have dreamed many interesting mythical creatures throughout the centuries. Design your own imaginary animal and habitat, using the browser-based Tinkercad software!
Tinkercad Coding: Octopi and Other Mollusks
Friday, May 1
9:00 to 10:00 am
Work with Jacob to use block coding to create complex shapes, including an octopus and various other mollusks as you learn all about the basics of Tinkercad’s Code Blocks software. Perfect if you're new or well-versed in coding!
3D Solar System
Friday, May 1
2:00 to 3:30 pm
Work with educators Jacob and Gretchen to explore the solar system using Tinkercad!
Tinkercad Basics: Droids
Monday, May 4
9:00 to 10:00 am
May the Fourth be with you! Work with Jacob to digitally design your own Star Wars inspired droids.
Designing Star Wars
Monday, May 4
2:00 to 3:00 pm
May the Fourth be with you! Work with Jacob and Danni to learn all about what went behind the design of the original Star Wars movies, from costumes to spaceships to alien planets, using the browser-based digital design software Tinkercad to create your own model of different Star Wars inspired models!
Engineering a LEGO Brick
Tuesday, May 5
4:00 to 5:00 pm
In this special engineering-focused workshop, you’ll work with Jacob to digitally design a LEGO compatible 2x4 brick on Tinkercad.
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AGES
8+
ADMISSION
General Admission
LOCATION
Virtually!
ACCESSIBILITY
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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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