CREATE Newsletter February 2017

Special Hours

February 4 | Closing at 5 p.m.

February 22 | Closed

Events in CREATE

First Friday Open Studio

Friday, February 3

5:308 p.m.

Come and make watercolor Valentines during our February Open Studio. Admission is free and appropriate for makers of all ages.

CREATE Jr

Sunday, February 5 | 13 p.m.

Do you have a young maker? CREATE Jr., a monthly program, introduces kids ages 8–12 to the world of technology and engineering. In February, learn about 3D printing and how to use the equipment. During the class, participants will create a Tinkercad account and learn how to create and combine shapes to design a 3D object.

littleBits Meetup: Planet Shark

Saturday, February 18 | 25 p.m.

Join us for littleBits meetup this month and create prototypes that can protect humans observing sharks in their natural habitat. For this program, you will get access to our littleBits Pro Library so that you can make, tinker, hack, prototype and invent.

Arduino Meetup

Saturday, February 18 | 6:308 p.m.

Are you curious about microcontroller technology or are you an Arduino enthusiast? Come discuss the latest and greatest in the world of Arduino in this meetup that takes place every third Saturday of the month.

Sign up for an event here.

Matsuri Festival

February 25 and 26

Come build your own lantern or Shinkansen's Bullet Train and see an iconic Japanese trademark printed with a 3D printer as part of the Matsuri Festival.

New Making Experience Kit: Clocks

$15

Choose from different designs, install the timepiece, and artistically make it your own.

February Workshop Schedule

  • February 3: Sewing Basics 5–8 p.m.
  • February 5: Intro to Woodworking 1–4 p.m.
  • February 9: Intro to Laser Cutting 5–8 p.m.
  • February 10: Intro to 3D Printing 5–8 p.m.
  • February 11: Silhouette Basics 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • February 11: CREATEduino 5–8 p.m.
  • February 12: Intro to ShopBot CNC Router 1–4 p.m.
  • February 15: Intro to 3D Printing 1–4 p.m.
  • February 16: Intro to Woodworking 1–4 p.m.
  • February 17: Intro to Laser Cutting 5–8 p.m.
  • February 18: Intro to 3D Printing 1–4 p.m.
  • February 19: Intro to Woodworking 1–4 p.m.
  • February 23: Intro to Laser Cutting 5–8 p.m.
  • February 24: Intro to 3D Printing 5–8 p.m.
  • February 25: Intro to 3D Printing 1–4 p.m.
  • February 25: CREATEduino 5–8 p.m.
  • February 26: Intro to ShopBot CNC Router 1–4 p.m.

Purchase tickets here.

Field Trips and Group Activities

Are you interested in having a field trip at CREATE?

We have field trip activities for grades 1–12. From creating machines that can move and make art, to experimenting with modular electronics and racing robots, CREATE has something for everyone. We also offer basic training on all of our tools and equipment so that you can take a workshop or use our tools for long term projects.

Email reservations@azscience.org or call 602.716.2028 to book your class or group today.

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