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• AC_P: Make a Shoulder Dragon

  • When
    14 Oct 2023
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Nova Labs3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
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    7

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  Come make this whimsical dragon and learn basic techniques to make stuffed toys. The dragon is shaped to perch on a person’s shoulder. It is the perfect accessory for the Halloween season. 

  Already cut materials will be provided. Please make sure you sign up early enough to give the instructor time to prepare the materials. Dragons are made from fleece and felt and decorated with a variety of materials. Several colors will be available. 

  This activity is accessible to all ages, but the youngest children may need some adult help. Child may have adult attend for no additional cost per dragon.

  Maximum 6 dragon-making-persons. This ensures the best hand-on experience for each child.

  Prerequisites: no previous sewing experience is needed
  
  Age requirement: 8+ or with an adult

  Instructor: Fabiana Cesa is a maker educator. She has taught for the Nova Labs MakerSchool for the past three years.

  Class must have 3 participants sign up to run. If this does not happen those who have paid will be issued a full refund.

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• RO: Engineering Bricks & Bots - Age 6-12 Afterschool Program

  • Start
    18 Oct 2023
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  • End
    22 Nov 2023
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 (Robotics Bay))
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  This class combines science concepts with LEGOs and robots! Kids will learn how to build catapults, karts, and many other motorized mechanisms.

  Materials and tools will be provided.

  Prerequisites: none

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• EV_P01: Young Makers: Making your Own Tiny Things

  • When
    21 Oct 2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 (Classroom 2))
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    3

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  This is a hands-on class about making everyday things on a small scale -- barbie-sized; OMG doll sized; or polly pocket-sized -- things like: mini-books; fruits; plants; clothes; bedtime things; utensils. Materials include fabric; clay; foam; paper; wire; toothpicks and skewers; yarn; using tools like hot glue; scissors; markers; pens; pencils; pliers.

  Materials and tools will be provided.

  Prerequisites: none

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• RO_P01: Engineering Bricks & Bots - Age 6-12 Afterschool Program

  • Start
    26 Oct 2023
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  • End
    7 Dec 2023
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 (Robotics Bay))
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  
  

  This class combines science concepts with LEGOs and robots! Kids will learn how to build catapults, karts, and many other motorized mechanisms.

  Materials and tools will be provided.

  Prerequisites: none

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