by terina
Fashion is the second most pollutant industry, next to oil. On average each American throws 60-70 lbs of clothes into the landfills every year. We must change this because our planet is suffering.
In this workshop you will learn to upcycle your t-shirts instead of throwing them way. We’ll make a re-usable grocery tote, a pair of earrings, and a throw pillow from your old t-shirts.
Dig out those dusty old VHS tapes from your basement and learn how to make your own cool piece of functional retro decor and a unique gift that’s great to give for any occasion! In this class, you will learn to repurpose a VHS tape into an LED lamp that fits perfectly in your living room, game room, office or on your nightstand! Make your very own piece of 90s kitsch from the comfort of your own home!
Electronic Waste (“E-Waste”) is becoming more and more of a problem as our technology advances and we throw away all of the old stuff our new gadgets replace. According to Earth 911, the United States makes more “E-Waste” than any other country in the world. We throw away 9.4 million tons of electronics every year. Every repurposing project you do keeps a little bit of this waste out of landfills. This course is a great way to learn sustainability and how to make cool gifts for yourself or others at the same time! Be the envy of the room when you show off this totally awesome lamp!
by leomcelroy
The Gram design language lets you make dynamic 2D designs that are easy to modify, re-mix, and share. In Gram you create objects by describing patterns. The language is designed to be accessible to anyone, even those without programming experience.
In this class you’ll have the opportunity to learn gram from the creator of the language.
You can find example gram designs here. The program runs in the browser, so no downloads are necessary.
by bhm2
Explore what it’s like as an Industrial Designer by turning an idea into a product with The Hillier College of Architecture and Design at NJIT. In this fast-paced online workshop, participants will draw inspiration from patterns in nature to design and create a functioning prototype light fixture!
Course Outline:
Day 1 (4hrs): Research, Ideation & Design
Day 2 (4hrs): Finalize Design & CAD
2 Week Intermission- CAD Files will be laser cut and sent back to participants
Day 3 (2hrs): Review, Product Photos & Manufacturing/Entrepreneurial Discussion
In this course you will learn:
How to turn ideation into concept
Analysis 3D forms and break them down in 2D shapes
Create mock up sketch models to understand form
Digital Fabrication – Turning your design into a digital file (Inkscape, Illustrator, AutoCAD)
Manufacturing & Outsourcing Requirements – Hillier College of Architecture and Design will simulate as your manufacture and we will cut and send you your files!
How to take a product photo
Entrepreneurial considerations
by popi
We will make a beautiful geometric bracelet that is woven on a portable loom.
This class will be hosted over two sessions. During the first session, we will show you how to warp a loom and how to read the pattern and start beading the bracelet. You will continue working on your bracelet until we meet the following week to finish off the bracelet by weaving in the threads, adding a clasp and jump rings.
A separate kit can be purchased through our Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/967447791/diy-geometric-meander-loom-beading-kit. The kit includes everything you need (except loom and pliers) to weave a finished bracelet – needle, thread, instructions, beads, clasp and jump rings. You also have the option to add on a portable loom for an additional $10 at Etsy checkout.
by julie2
A 10-class online course to learn the basics of biotechnology and genetic engineering!
This biotechnology class will help you to discover what biotechnology is, and how to use it to make new and exciting things. You’ll even try your hand at genetic engineering, no prior knowledge necessary!
Already, biotechnology affects more than a billion people every year and is a core part of our society. Yet, only a small fraction of the population understands and can use it to help solve the world’s biggest problems; from fuel to food to medicine, all the way to new sustainable, and exciting materials.
Whether you are looking to explore the potential of biotechnology as a maker, wanting to see if a career path in biotechnology is right for you, or even gain some biotechnology teaching skills yourself, this course will help you reach your goal! Each student will learn the fundamentals of biotechnology and apply them in their own hands-on experiments using the class materials. From making bio-art to engineering bacteria with the DNA from sea creatures to seeing DNA in real life, you’ll have the chance to ask your questions, problem-solve and discuss biotechnology applications, ethics and impacts. Join this class to complete your Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero learning Journey alongside your peers!
As part of this class, learners will have the chance to flex their existing making skills, from programming to crafting, by building their own incubator, improving on the designs, and exploring the world of bio-electronics and lab equipment as part of an optional personal project.
Class Overview (subject to change to include discussions, lines of questioning from participants, and project reviews.)
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Class 1 |
What is Biotechnology? |
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Class 2 |
DNA, The Blueprint of Life! Hands-on activity: DNA extraction Experiment |
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Class 3 |
Biosafety, Responsible Science & You! |
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Class 4 |
Microorganisms for Biotechnology: Part 1 Hands-on Activity: Part 1 of the Canvas Kit Experiment. |
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Class 5 |
Microorganisms For Biotechnology: Part 2 Hands-on Activity: Part 2 of the Canvas Kit Experiment. |
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Class 6 |
Genetic Engineering: Microfacturing Step 1 Hands-on Activity: Canvas Kit Results and Engineer-it Kit Experiment Part 1 |
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Class 7 |
Genetic Engineering: Microfacturing Step 2 Hands-on Activity: Engineer-it Kit Experiment Part 2 |
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Class 8 |
Genetic Engineering: Microfacturing Step 3 Hands-on Activity: Engineer-it Kit Experiment Part 3 |
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Class 9 |
Genetic Engineering: Hands-on Activity: Engineer-it Kit Experiment Results and Inactivation Procedure |
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Class 10 |
Biotechnology & you – Ask a scientist What’s next? |
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