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Design and Build an Arcade: Make Your Own Pinball Machine (8 - 10 Year Olds)
The Handwork Studio
In this two hour class, students will learn about engineering and game concepts, then apply their imagination to build their own cardboard game creations.
Class experience
In this workshop, students learn about simple machines and game concepts, then apply their imagination to build their own cardboard game creations. You don’t need any prior knowledge or crafting experience to join this workshop. This live lesson will be a step by step demonstration to bring your ideas to life. They will create 2D blueprint designs of their pinball machine before building their 3D game out of cardboard. At the end of the workshop, the group shares their inspiration, what they...
The students will learn about engineering and gaming concepts to build their creations. They will do project planning that incorporates game mechanics by drawing and rendering. The student will be working in 2-D as well as 3-D with their creations.
Julia has been an integral part of The Handwork Studio for the past 15 years. With a BFA in Fine Arts from Green Mountain College, she has dedicated her work to bringing textile and craft, robotics, design and build, fashion, and technical theatre education to kids through camps, workshops, and classes. As our Executive Camp Director, Julia leads our staff of skilled instructors to run our award-winning summer program both in-person and online that reaches thousands of kids each summer.
1-2 bamboo skewers cardboard: corrugated cardboard box, cereal, and pasta boxes work great as well 4-6 bottle caps 1 marble markers or coloring items masking tape Craft glue: Elmer’s will work scissors 12" Ruler 1-3 sheets of printer paper 1 shoebox (optional)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Parents might need to supervise if there is any difficulties with the building process for safety and support.
The Handwork Studio
In 2001, The Handwork Studio was born of one mother’s desire to provide nurturing, creative, and pride to her children through handmade creations. At The Handwork Studio, we understand your desire to choose the best programming to fit your...
Group Class
$20
per classMeets once
120 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
6-9 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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