Special Occasion Kits

This Workshop is STUFFED with learning! Makers will research bear-themed literature for inspiration, and then imagine and write their own story. They will design this character, to create a beloved plush teddy bear, the character of their story brought to life. Makers will learn all about the process of manufacturing. They will compare and contrast artisan manufacturing with industrial manufacturing, and get a taste of what a teddy bear factory is like! Makers will explore the history of manufacturing and how it has benefited society, and then they will manufacture their very own teddy bear! They will perform Quality Control by making sure their product meets all regulatory snuggle standards. By the end of this workshop, our young authors/budding entrepreneurs will be equipped to market their product, a lovable plush bear with an engaging backstory...but if they choose to keep it instead, we wouldn’t blame them! The teddy bears are pretty cute! Items included in Kit: Bear Skin Bear Eyes & Plastic Washer Backing Blunt Needle Thread Bear Polyvinyl Fill (Stuffing) Ladder Stitch Tutorial Template Mini Pencils Colored Pencils Teddy T-shirt Blank Storybook Bear Stickers (for storybook) Bear Birth Certificate Each kit is designed for one student to use for 2, one-hour classes. Be sure to follow the curriculum to receive the full education value from the project. CURRICULUM IS SOLD SEPARATELY. Be sure to also add one to your cart for the parent or teacher. Subject: Engineering/ManufacturingAges: 3-10

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This Workshop is STUFFED with learning! Makers will research bear-themed literature for inspiration, and then imagine and write their own story. They will design this character, to create a beloved plush teddy bear, the character of their story brought to life. Makers will learn all about the process of manufacturing. They will compare and contrast artisan manufacturing with industrial manufacturing, and get a taste of what a teddy bear factory is like! Makers will explore the history of manufacturing and how it has benefited society, and then they will manufacture their very own teddy bear! They will perform Quality Control by making sure their product meets all regulatory snuggle standards. By the end of this workshop, our young authors/budding entrepreneurs will be equipped to market their product, a lovable plush bear with an engaging backstory...but if they choose to keep it instead, we wouldn’t blame them! The teddy bears are pretty cute!  The curriculum provides educational videos, including a visit to the bear factory where the skins were produced.  It also contains step-by-step instructions on how to ladder stitch. And there are fun facts about teddy bears and a curated list of bear stories for various ages to inspire Makers to imagine their own bear tale!  Main Vocab Word: Manufacturing Each kit is designed for one student over 2, one-hour classes.  Subject: Engineering/ManufacturingAges: 3-10 KITS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. Be sure to also add one kit for each student.

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The Moss Wall workshop brings colorful elements and varied textures from the natural world into the hands of our Creators. Giving Makers the opportunity to hold, manipulate, arrange, and design elements to create something beautiful will develop in them an appreciation for nature. We want to encourage students to have a sensitivity to the natural elements, which are readily accessible around them and are excellent for fostering curiosity and wonder. Additionally, by interacting with nature, students can recognize the positive feelings they experience (biophilia effect). The Moss Wall display will be an excellent reminder of nature’s beauty and the role students can play in bringing this beauty to the forefront for others to appreciate. In this workshop, children will learn about the oldest plant on the earth, moss! Creators will discuss living and preserved moss and learn about plantscaping. They will sketch and design their moss wall and discuss the biophilia effect. Makers are encouraged to include additional preserved nature elements in their design, and forage for local elements if possible!  This student kit will give children hands-on experience working with preserved moss and colorful dried flowers with different textures, colors, and shapes.  Included in kit: 8x8 Wood Canvas Frame Colored Pencils 4 oz. Bottle of Glue Green Moss Assortment of Colored Moss 1 Package of Assorted Preserved Flowers Each kit is designed for one student over 2, one-hour classes. Be sure to follow the curriculum to receive the full education value from the project. CURRICULUM IS SOLD SEPARATELY. Be sure to also add one to your cart for the parent or teacher. Subject: BIOLOGYAges: 3-10

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This workshop brings colorful elements and varied textures from the natural world into the hands of our Creators. Giving Makers the opportunity to hold, manipulate, arrange, and design elements to create something beautiful will develop in them an appreciation for nature. We want to encourage students to have a sensitivity to the natural elements, which are readily accessible around them and are excellent for fostering curiosity and wonder. Additionally, by interacting with nature, students can recognize the positive feelings they experience (biophilia effect). The Moss Wall display will be an excellent reminder of nature’s beauty and the role students can play in bringing this beauty to the forefront for others to appreciate. The curriculum provides discussion points related to moss and plantscaping in various settings. It covers the biology of living moss, and related vocabulary words, and introduces the Design Process.  The procedures for designing and assembling these beautiful pieces of natural art are outlined in the guide. Also included are inspirational photos. There are additional discussion and extension activities to expand the learning beyond the workshop. The learning is all hands-on, allowing students to experience the biology education.Vocab words: Biophilia Effect, Plantscape Each kit is designed for one student over 2, one-hour classes.  Subject: BIOLOGYAges: 3-10 KITS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. Be sure to also add one kit for each child to your cart.

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