Steam Art Lab
Thursday 29th October 10am-4pm
Service Description
STEAM Art Lab What happens when art, science, maths and engineering collide? In this hands on Art Club day, we will experiment, investigate, design and build as we discover some of the fascinating connections between art and science. We will begin with optical illusions and explore how artists can trick our eyes into seeing movement, depth and three dimensional forms on a completely flat piece of paper. Children will experiment with spirals, repeating patterns, warped lines and bold Op Art designs before creating their own 3D hand drawings and larger optical artworks using line, pattern and colour. After lunch, we will move from creating the illusion of three dimensions to actually building something that moves. We will investigate how our own hands work, looking at fingers, joints and the way tendons help us move. Then it is time for our big engineering challenge: designing and constructing a working robotic arm and hand from cardboard, straws and string. Children will experiment with the mechanism, problem solve and make adjustments until pulling the strings makes their robotic fingers bend and move. Once the engineering works, they can transform their creation with paint, collage, pattern and their own completely individual design. A brilliant day for curious young makers who enjoy drawing, designing, experimenting, building and figuring out how things work. Suitable for ages 8 to 12. No experience needed. All materials provided. Please bring a well stocked packed lunch, a named water bottle and several small snacks. Children should wear old clothes suitable for creative activities.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Children’s Activities Booking and Cancellation Policy All Reef Make & Do children’s activities must be booked in advance. We cannot accept drop in bookings on the day, as sessions, materials and staffing are planned in advance. Mini Makers Children attending Mini Makers must be accompanied throughout the session by one responsible adult. Mini Makers activities are designed for toddlers and preschool children. Siblings are welcome, but each child taking part must have their own booked place. You are welcome to bring babies in arms. Junior Art Camps, Holiday Art Camps and Studio Nights Sessions need sufficient numbers to run. If a session does not reach the required number, Reef Make & Do may cancel or reschedule it. If we cancel, you may choose a full refund or a transfer to another suitable session, subject to availability. If You Need to Cancel If you need to cancel, please let me know as soon as possible. If you cancel at least two weeks before the session, I will refund your booking in full. If you cancel less than two weeks before the session, I will do my best to fill the place. If I can, I will refund your booking. If I cannot, I am sorry that I will not be able to offer a refund, as I will already have committed costs for the session. In exceptional circumstances, such as serious illness or a bereavement, I may be able to offer a refund or transfer at my discretion. Transfers are subject to availability. Non attendance without notice is not normally refundable or transferable. If Reef Make & Do Needs to Cancel If Reef Make & Do cancels a session or is unable to provide it, you may choose a full refund or a transfer to another suitable session, subject to availability.
Contact Details
07817968011
rachael@reefmakeanddo.com
Blakeney Parish Council, Langham Road, Blakeney, Holt, UK