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SUMMARY:Cozy Critter Plushies - STEAM Futures Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\nIn this kickoff workshop of the STEAM Futures Workshop Series\, youth design and sew their own plush creatures using hand sewing techniques and sewing machines. Participants learn how to follow simple patterns\, pin fabric\, and assemble soft forms as they turn fabric and stuffing into expressive frogs\, monsters\, or entirely made-up beings. \nThis session is designed as a gentle\, confidence-building introduction to making and textiles. No prior sewing experience is required\, and youth are encouraged to experiment\, personalize their designs\, and learn through hands-on creation in a supportive environment. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn & Do\nParticipants will: \n\nPractice basic hand sewing and introductory machine sewing\nLearn how to read and follow simple patterns\nPin\, cut\, and assemble fabric pieces\nExplore textile selection\, color\, and texture\nDesign a character and bring it to life as a finished plush\n\nWhy this matters:\nThese skills build comfort with tools\, materials\, and step-by-step processes that show up throughout the STEAM Futures series. Sewing introduces precision\, sequencing\, and problem-solving habits that carry into later workshops involving digital fabrication\, mechanical builds\, 3D printing\, and media creation. An important piece of the puzzle is to see how creative ideas can move from concept to finished object. \n\nSTEAM Futures Media Moment\nYouth will take part in our Mini Media Crew by helping operate a simple photo booth to capture Plushie Portraits. Capturing photos and short simple “meet my creature” introductions with their finished creations. With permission\, these images and clips may be featured in the final STEAM Futures Community Showcase. \n\nWho Can Attend\n\nPrimary audience: Youth ages 8–18\nYouth ages 8–12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who remains on-site for the duration of the workshop.\nAdults may participate as full creators if space is available. Youth participants are always prioritized.\n\n\nCost\nYouth participants attend free of charge thanks to support from the Liberty Bank Foundation and Eversource. \nParents or guardians accompanying their child may attend at no additional cost. \nAdults may participate as full creators using a pay-what-you-can sliding scale. Contributions help make programs accessible to the whole community\, and all are welcome regardless of ability to pay. \n\nLocation\nProject Imo – Idea Forge Creators Space \n\nAbout the STEAM Futures Workshop Series\nSTEAM Futures is a hands-on workshop series hosted at Project Imo’s Idea Forge Creators Space. Each session blends art\, design\, science\, technology\, and engineering through accessible\, project-based learning. Youth explore tools such as sewing machines\, digital cutters\, 3D printers\, and a laser engraver while building confidence as creative makers and problem-solvers. Participants also help document their work using professional media equipment including cameras\, lighting\, and audio tools. Youth may attend individual workshops or participate throughout the full series. \n\nMade Possible By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEXT Workshop in the Series – Tiny Theaters Puppets and Mini Stages \nOpen Maker Space Hours – Thursday January 8th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm
URL:https://projectimo.org/event/cozy-critter-plushies-steam-futures-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Base Camp & Idea Forge Studios\, 54 North Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Tech and Maker Events,Workshops
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