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    • 1 Feb 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Nova Labs (Classroom 2), 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
    • 6
    Register

    May include: A red and white pop-up card with a heart shape. The heart is cut out with smaller hearts inside. The card is open and the heart is popped up. The background of the card is red with white hearts.


    Show your special someone just how much they mean to you with an amazing popup card you make yourself!

    Learn about and experiment with v-folds, parallel folds, converging creases, and more. A few basic skills are all that is needed to gain an understanding of the wonders of paper pop-up engineering, and start designing your own creations. 

    During the second part of the class we will assemble a precut pop up card to take home and give to your favorite Valentine.

    This activity is accessible to all ages. Adult/child teams are strongly recommended for children younger than 11 or children with little experience making. An adult/child team will only build one card and pay for one registration. 

    Design done in class will vary from pictures shown here.

    Prerequisites: ability to use scissors, fold and crease paper. Level of difficulty: intermediate 

    Age requirement: 11+ (or with adult)

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

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

    • 22 Feb 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Nova Labs (Classroom 2), 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
    • 6
    Register



    Make your own Little Furniture for a doll house, a Diorama, Fairy Garden or just for fun!

    During this class, attendees will assemble, glue and paint a set of small furniture. All the parts will be laser cut from thin plywood before the class.

    The participants will also get to use fabric and a sewing machine to manufacture small cushions or other accessories for the furniture. The design process and how a laser works will be discussed.

    If time permits, makers will work on cardboard prototypes of their own invention. 

    Younger children are welcome in this class with an adult helper. Adult helpers should come prepared to help exclusively. Usually, it is not possible to help a young maker and make your own project in the same session.



    The price is per furniture set. Adults helping children but not building their own furniture do not need to pay.

    Keep a look out for more Little Furniture Classes in the future:  Living Room Edition and Dining Room Edition!


    Maximum: 6 furniture-making persons. 

    Prerequisites: no experience is needed

    Age requirement: 8+ 

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

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


    • 22 Mar 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Nova Labs3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
    • 4
    Register


    Wear your emotions!

    The participants in this class will make and take home a whimsical t-shirt similar to the ones in the photo. Makers will construct their own emoji using a variety of parts available.

    The class will offer a hands-on introduction to the Silhouette cutter and Silhouette Studio, its companion software. These tools are used to design and cut vinyl appliques for t-shirts, stickers, signs and more. Nova Labs offers three Silhouettes and they are classified as green tools. The instructor will also demonstrate the use of the heat press. 

    Younger children are welcome with an adult helper. Adult helpers should come prepared to help exclusively. Usually, it is not possible to help a young maker and make your own project in the same session

    Please include color and size choice with your early registration (at least three days before). There will be a limited selection of t-shirts for late registrations or you may bring your own blank pre-washed t-shirt.

    Price is per t-shirt making person. Adults helping children do not need to pay. 








    Maximum: 6 T-shirt making persons.

    Prerequisites: no previous sewing experience is needed

    Age requirement: 10+ 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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