Tinkering Space: The WorkSafeBC Gallery you know and love has a new feature:
Introducing Science World's Maker Studio in the Tinkering Space: WorkSafeBC Gallery!
Learning how to use tools safely and experimenting with different materials is an essential skill for everyone to have and Maker Studio is just the place to go to get the practice and creative space to do so!
We also created Maker Studio to give you an environment that empowers you to listen to your gut and ask questions about your safety when working in a new environment with new tools. Our facilitators would love to have these conversations with you.
Maker Studios take place a couple times each month—we hope to see you soon!
July Maker Studio: Roving Robots
In celebration of our new feature exhibition, Artemis Space Adventures with LEGO® Bricks…
Visit us in the Tinkering Space: The WorkSafeBC Gallery to program a micro:bit finch robot! Essentially, code a remote control to tell your robot how to move. Then turn it into a space rover by attaching LEGO to your robot to orbit our “outer space” environment.
Drop by the Tinkering Gallery after school to craft a one-of-a-kind creation. With help from our Makers, you'll imagine, create, design, test and question throughout this creative process while practicing safe tool-handling skills.
Imagine what you want the rover to do.
Create the code to tell your rover where you want it to go— and how.
Test your rover by exploring "space".
Question what changes you’d like to make.
Create those changes!
4 Days to Make Roving Robots
- 📅 Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- 📅 Tuesday, July 11, 2025
- 📅 Tuesday, July 24, 2025
- 📅 Tuesday, July 25, 2025
Times: 10:30am – 11:30am, 2:30pm – 3:30pm, 4pm – 5pm
Note: You’re welcome to drop by anytime during the hour. Get creative with us at these drop-in workshops in the Tinkering Gallery!
Good Stuff to Know:
- What’s the age range? Activities are recommended for makers age 12+.
- Is there a fee? Maker Studio activities are included in the price of admission!
- Do I need to register? Nope! But please note that space is limited to 8 participants for each time.
- How long do activities take? We estimate around 20 – 30 minutes for each project.
- Do I get to keep what I make? This activity doesn’t include a take-home component.