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 & Cancellation Policy All Reef Make & Do children's activities must be booked in advance. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept drop in bookings on the day as sessions, materials and, most importantly, staffing are carefully planned in advance. Mini Makers All 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 very welcome, but each child taking part in the activities must have their own booked place. Do feel free to bring babes in arms. Junior Art Camps, Holiday Art Camps & Studio Nights To ensure every child has the best possible experience, our children's sessions require sufficient numbers to run. If a session does not reach the required numbers, Reef Make & Do reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the session. In this event, you will be offered the choice of a full refund or the opportunity to transfer your booking to another suitable session. If You Need to Cancel If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Where at least 72 hours' notice is given, we will be happy to transfer your booking to another suitable children's session, subject to availability. Unfortunately, refunds or transfers cannot be offered for cancellations made less than 72 hours before the session or for non attendance. In exceptional circumstances, refunds or transfers may be offered at the discretion of Reef Make & Do. If Reef Make & Do Needs to Cancel If Reef Make & Do needs to cancel a session for any reason, including insufficient numbers, illness or any other unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered the choice of a full refund or the opportunity to transfer your booking to another suitable session.
Contact Details
07817968011
rachael@reefmakeanddo.com
Blakeney Parish Council, Langham Road, Blakeney, Holt, UK