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Week of August 11, 2025

Slime Lab

Slime is still happening, and never really went out of style. Slime was inspired by Silly Putty, another long polymer compound discovered in New Haven 81 years ago. The Chemist James Wright was looking for a substitute for rubber because World...

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Week of August 11, 2025

Painting Along the Mill River

The Mill River is a perfect site to emulate the thoughtful treatment of light, water, and atmosphere, and mood that the Dutch Landscape painters were able to capture “en plein air.”

We will study and explore the works and styles of ...

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Week of August 11, 2025

Intergalactic Battles

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away… With those simple words, an entire universe was born. On May 25, 1977, a revolution began.

Join us as we draw from this fantastical universe and imagine the tools needed to travel and explore ...

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Week of August 11, 2025

Mindstorms

Learn from a seasoned FLL (First Lego League) Pro. Lego Mindstorms is a system of parts that can be programmed to complete a task.

Add motors to move your creation around, and sensors to let it detect the world around it. Then, learn the basics ...

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Week of August 11, 2025

The Ceramics Factory

Have you ever wondered how your dishes were made? In this workshop, you will learn some of the processes used in industrial ceramics fabrication. Test out split-casting molds to make uniform cups for your table—add a handle and call it a mug. Make pl...

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Week of August 11, 2025

Design Challenge

We are in the midst of the “Maker” revolution and we have the tools to turn your ideas into reality. Crash courses in laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC milling will lend you the resources to build your designs. Refine your skills by designing an...

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