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Member-Only Open Making

Members, it’s time to make! Bring your supplies and flex your creative muscles.
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Maker Challenge - Flip Books

Learn the basics of animation and how to construct your own flip book.
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Maker Workshop - USB Solar Powered Charger

Learn how to solder a DIY solar charger for USB-powered devices.

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Maker Workshop - Pepper's Ghost Illusion

Discover the secret of making objects appear as if by magic with a mini pepper's ghost illusion!

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Maker Workshop - Zoetropes

Master the art of crafting a mesmerizing zoetrope using everyday materials.

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Maker Workshop - Stop Motion

Unleash your inner animator and master the art of stop motion magic, frame by frame.

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Maker Challenge - Make Newspaper Pots

Learn how to make a biodegradable newspaper pot that can help reduce waste and grow plants!

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