Makerspaces help to expand the definition of the word museum from a place for collections to be viewed and not touched to a place for exploration, discovery and hands-on experiences.
Museum maker programming can span from after-school and weekend sessions to summer camps and school field trip offerings.
Having children respond to a collection, using the objects as inspiration for their own tinkering and making, can encourage them to engage with the collection in greater depth.
Our pop-up mobile makerspace can bring maker activities to your education setting, museum, library or community space.
Museum educator training
This is a fun, hands-on course where you will work alongside colleagues to develop your maker-based practices. This half or full day course is delivered at your museum for education and learning teams.
Duration: half or full day
Delivery: Face to face at your museum
Cost: From £300 plus VAT
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to
Understand what a makerspace is and why it is important for everyone to develop 21st century skills
Understand how you can set up a range of makerspace activities in your museum
Use simple materials, tools and electronics to get started with activities
Develop ideas and plans for integrating making with exhibitions and artefacts
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for museums wanting to get started with maker activities and makerspaces.
Resources
These resources were developed as part of our previous project on making, MakEY.
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