DESCRIPTION: Inspired by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, explore patterns in the night sky and come on a stargazing adventure with us. Find inspiration and create your own lamp based on your experience. Design your own pattern maybe based on constellations or planets you happen to see. Learn different paper engineering, electronics and design skills in this illuminating workshop!
Recommended for ages 5-9
LEARN ABOUT
Work of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson
Physics of simple machines
Design thinking
WORKSHOP FORMAT: 1 hour live online via zoom
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Hazal Mestci is a creative technologist and interactive designer from Turkey. She studied design, communication, technology and film at the Parsons School of Design. With the long lasting sense of pleasure of mixing tradition and innovation, she designs projects reflecting power structures, politics, play and education. She teaches stop-motion animation, storytelling with illustration, 3D printing, collage, sound design, game design, coding and electronics, as well as yoga, arts, math and science.
MATERIAL NEEDED: Recycled material, arts and crafts, scissor, tape
PRICE: $20/session OR $75 for 5 sessions (you’ll save $5/session with purchase of a package)