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Creative STEM on WEDNESDAYS - Theme: Architects: Ancient to Modern


  • The GIANT Room 26 West 23rd Street, 4th floor New York, NY 10010 United States (map)

DESCRIPTION: For ambitious builders who dream with building tools! Recreate wonders of the world like the Pyramids and learn building techniques that have stood the test of time. You'll become an architect for all sorts of structures you decide to design and build. Each session you'll be inspired by other architects’ work from the Pharaohs of Egypt to the Romans, Greeks and all the way into the modern era from Gustave Eiffel to innovators like Zaha Hadid. Join this program to create your very own wondrous landmarks!

We’ll build will all sorts of building tools such as 3D printer, laser cutter, lego, follies, Rigamagig, Big Blue Blocks and more!

Kids will be picked up at dismissal time. From 3 to 3:30 they will engage in free play/making time while waiting for all of the participants to arrive.

Recommended for ages 7-10

 

We provide complimentary pick up from PS 11, PS 33, PS 41, PS 340, Avenues, and Corlears for those who register for the whole semester.

 

FORMAT: In Person at GIANT Flatiron Hub (26 West 23rd Street, 4th floor)

DATES: Wednesdays at 3:00-5:30pm, from Jan. 4th to Mar. 29th (Skipping 2/22 for public school holidays)

LEARN ABOUT

  • Engineering - building techniques for strength, style, longevity

  • Architecture - master builders of the past and present

  • Design - draw, prototype, and build your own designs

PRICE: $60 per session when you sign up for the full semester or $68 per individual session