MADJAX MAKER FORCE
APRIL 29 | DESIGN THINKING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
This hands-on experience will help students in Grades 6–8 tackle complex challenges through systematic, creative problem-solving.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Jan 30, 2023
- 1 min
APRIL 30 & MAY 7 | ETHICAL TAXIDERMY TAKES FLIGHT
Create paper mache sculptures of local birds from upcycled materials easily found around the home and local shops.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Jan 29, 2023
- 1 min
MAY 3 | MAKING YOUR (BOOK) MARK
Learn to use the fabrication tools in the Design Lab to create your own bookmark—as well as copies to "plant" in local libraries!
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Jan 28, 2023
- 1 min
CANCELED: MAY 6 | LIGHTS, MUSIC, PLANTS . . . ACTION!
Come explore what plants need to grow. We will experiment with growing conditions including soil, music, lights, and water.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Jan 27, 2023
- 1 min
CANCELED: MAY 15 | BUILD YOUR OWN GARDEN TRELLIS
Create your own custom garden trellis. Participants will design their pattern, cut and assemble their trellis and take home their creation.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Jan 26, 2023
- 1 min
MAY 20 | CREATE YOUR OWN ONE-STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
This introduction to building stringed instruments guides participants in the creation of their own one-stringed “diddley bow” instrument.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Jan 15, 2023
- 2 min
JUNE 1 | DESIGN LAB OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION
Join us on Thursday, June 1st, from 4–9 pm to celebrate the reopening of the Design Lab in its new location!
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Jan 5, 2023
- 1 min
JUNE 10 | SUBLIMATE AND STITCH
Participants will create uniquely embellished photographs printed onto fabric.
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Kyra Zylstra
- Jan 3, 2023
- 1 min
2022 RECAP: FUNDERS AND INITIATIVES
Learn more about our 2022 funders and initiatives.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Jan 3, 2023
- 1 min
JUNE 12 & 19 | ETHICAL TAXIDERMY: PAPER MACHE BEAR HEAD
Create a paper mache sculpture of a bear’s head to hang on your wall.
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Kyra Zylstra
- Jan 2, 2023
- 3 min
2022 EVENTS AND COLLABORATIONS AT MADJAX
2022 saw an increase in events and collaborations that helped to bring a greater sense of community and connection in the Madjax building.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Dec 31, 2022
- 1 min
JUNE 15 | CONSERVATION CRAFTING: HONEYSUCKLE EARRINGS
Make your own earrings, using a mix of honeysuckle beads and glass and plastic beads.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Dec 27, 2022
- 1 min
JUNE 19–22 | THE TUBE LIFE: YOUR SUMMER OF CONTENT CREATION
Join us for a four-day summer camp designed for middle school students who dream of becoming the next big YouTube sensation!
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
CANCELED: JUNE 19–22 | VLOG VENTURES: A FAMILY SUMMER CAMP FOR ASPIRING YOUTUBERS
Our four-day camp is designed for elementary aged students and their families to learn the ins and outs of creating YouTube content together
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Dec 17, 2022
- 1 min
JUNE 24 | LEATHER BEADED BRACELET
Create your own gemstone and metal bracelet with supple leather and a button clasp.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
JUNE 27 & 28 | TIME TRAVELERS ARCHITECTURE
Explore the fascinating world of history and architecture with the Time Travelers program!
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
CANCELED: JULY 10–13 | HEALTH DETECTIVES: AN INVESTIGATION OF FOOD, HEALTH, AND TECHNOLOGY
A “whodunit” of food, exercise and technology for students in Grades 5–9.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Nov 24, 2022
- 1 min
JULY 17–20 | BOTS & BEYOND: ROBOTICS CHALLENGE CAMP
During this very hands-on camp, students will explore an introduction to robotics, engineering, and coding.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Nov 19, 2022
- 1 min
JULY 22 | CYANOTYPES OF ART & ARCHITECTURE: CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM CYAN BLUE SUN PRINT
Using one of the oldest photographic methods, create your own work of art in cyanotype’s blue signature color.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 min
JULY 24–28 | COSPLAY: FROM IMAGINATION TO REAL LIFE
Learn the skills needed to create your own cosplay costumes and props!
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