Museum, Curators, Educators, Docents, & Staff Enroll Today in this Unique Museum Staff Recommended Workshop
*Workshop Starts February 15th, 2016 (Enroll Anytime this week, Enrollments accepted throughout the first week of class)* *http://www.artmuseums.com/makerspace4museums.htm <http://www.artmuseums.com/makerspace4museums.htm>* Making Maker Spaces Programming for Museums Online Workshop There is a kind of revolution going on in programming and museums are one of the leaders of the *movement*. Whether you call them Maker, Community, or Hacker Spaces, these DIY working areas in libraries and museums have become a popular meeting and creative program space for patrons of all ages. Join other well known museum staff who have attended this timely workshop which will outline what Maker Spaces are and where they are located. The workshop will explore the best examples, and present *how to* advice, practical idea suggestions, and resources for creating art, science, career awareness, and hands on collaboration and learning into your museum or art center. Past participants have included Science, History, Art, Children's, and other museums. Much more than a make it and take it, the Maker Space provides the tools, instruction, and company of others that inspire and enable creative making. The programs are most popular with teens and young adults but can include all ages. Just a few comments from Past Participants: *I now have a much better understanding of the variety of making that can be done in a maker space (it's not just electronics and robotics.) -As well as the value of high quality materials and giving people choices. * *STEM is one area where I feel our museum is lacking. We have a strong focus on Art, but the other areas do not get a lot of attention. In this unit I have learned that those are areas we need to ramp up our attention if we want to engage a larger number of our visitors.* *I have a much clearer understanding of all of the possibilities for a Maker Space. We are already doing many aspects of it, with a focus on arts, and I am excited to use my new knowledge to advance our offerings to include more science, engineering, and math. This has been perfectly timed, as I am currently developing a plan to better utilize our second floor. Thank you!* *I loved the example from the Exploratorium on the Valentine's Day themed "group build." The chain reaction "machine" with visitors contributing to various s**ections of the whole was impressive. I would love to do something similar for one of our "Mix'd Media" evenings for young adults. * *The reminders for "safety first" were excellent.I have a much clearer understanding of all of the possibilities for a Maker Space. We are already doing many aspects of it, with a focus on arts, and I am excited to use my new knowledge to advance our offerings to include more science, engineering, and math. This has been perfectly timed, as I am currently developing a plan to better utilize our second floor. Thank you!* *The class was very useful to help me in clarifying and honing my vision and options for our Maker Space.* *The variety of videos was the most helpful material. I was familiar with the idea of a Maker Space prior to taking the class but the videos both clarified what the space is while showing me how much variety exists within the concept.* Participants will receive excellent resources that they can begin using immediately to plan and present a Maker-station and Space program of their own. *Online Workshop 12 hours Overall ( A Thank you for Participating Certificate will be distributed to those finishing the workshop)* *Access the workshop at your own convenience 24/7. Ask about Group Discount. Museum Invoice Accepted or Pay on Secured Site.* Sign Up Today. Workshop starts August 3, 2015. This is a 4 week online workshop is $79.00 (USD) UK, Canadian, Australian and other currency accepted on the Pay Pal secure website. You may purchase the class through pay pal below or if you prefer an invoice contact me at [email protected] or [email protected] Museum and Library checks are also accepted upon approval. *Purchase this *c*lass today by visiting* http://www.artmuseums.com/makerspace4museums.htm
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