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SUMMARY:Water Powered Windsor: A FREE & Fun Water Themed Inventor Experience for the Whole Family
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL INVENTORS\, TINKERERS\, MAKERS\, AND BIG THINKERS!  Join us for a fantastic day of hands-on engineering family fun as we explore the extraordinary power of WATER at the American Precision Museum in Windsor\, Vermont. \nAlthough the original waterwheel in the 1846 Robbins and Lawrence Armory (now the American Precision Museum) was decommissioned years ago\, we can use everyday materials to recreate mini-models of the original waterwheel to understand how it powered the entire factory!  We’ll also observe a Heron’s Fountain to learn about the science behind hydraulics and pneumatics and explore how water pressure creates electricity. You won’t want to miss it! \nSchedule of events:\n11:00am-2:00pm – Water Wheel Workshops: Design\, engineer\, and build a mini water wheel to see how the historic 1846 Robbins & Lawrence Armory used Windsor’s Mill Brook to power its machines.\n11:00am–1:00pm – The How of Hydraulics: Using simple tubing and syringes\, we’ll explore hydraulics\, see a Heron’s Fountain\, and understand how water pressure can be used to our mechanical advantage.\n11:30am\, 1:30pm\, 2:30pm – Museum Exhibit Highlights: Join APM museum staff for a short introduction to the exhibits and how an 1840s water wheel ran the innovative machinery of the day\, culminating in Windsor being the birthplace of precision manufacturing and Precision Valley.\n1:00pm–3:00pm  – Under (Water) Pressure: Using a variety of found materials\, we’ll have fun exploring and manipulating water pressure in surprising ways.\n1:00pm–3:00pm – Exploring Electricity: Using small electric motors\, LED lights\, and wires\, we’ll see how we can generate our own electricity and learn how dams along the Connecticut River power our homes and businesses and how electric vehicles can make their own electricity to recharge their batteries. \nAdmission is FREE for all\, including maker workshops and museum tours. Join for specific workshops or stay the whole day!   *Note: We suggest wearing clothing that can get wet! \nVisiting Maker Bio: Mike Fenzel\, Maker & STEM Educator \nMike Fenzel is a creative science educator and STEM curriculum developer with over 22 years of experience developing and leading programs for schools and the general public.  An avid tinkerer and maker\, Mike specializes in developing innovative engineering projects and makerspace activities for the whole family. \n 
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/smd_weekfive_saturday/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission Event,Summer Maker Days
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SUMMARY:Summer Maker Days: Build Your Own Automata
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM -12:30 PM: Drop-in Maker Workshop: Make Your Own Automata Toy  \nCalling all youth inventors\, tinkerers\, makers\, and big thinkers! Join us as we explore simple  mechanisms and the power of circular motion as you design and build your very own Automata—a whimsical mechanical toy you can take home!  Learn to use everyday materials in new\, unexpected ways in this hands-on tinkering and making activity led by a visiting maker and STEM educator Mike Fenzel.  This activity is designed for families with children ages 9+ and curious adults. \n  \n12:45 PM -1:15 PM: Special Exhibit Spotlight  \nThe American Precision Museum is filled with amazing machines of all types with gears\, shafts\, cams and other mechanisms designed to convert simple rotational motion into other motions.  During this short exhibit spotlight tour\, APM museum experts will explore a few of the museum’s complex and unique machines that function using the very same mechanisms used to make automata.  \n  \n1:30 PM -2:30 PM:  Visiting Maker Demonstration \nJoin APM’s Visiting Maker Mike Fenzel as he shares examples of his work and  demonstrates his own unique maker approach including tips\, techniques\, and favorite tools for turning everyday cardboard into a variety of magical mechanisms. \n  \nADMISSION: FREE for youth inventors 18 and under. $10.00 for adults. \n  \nVisiting Maker Bio: Mike Fenzel\, Maker & STEM Educator \nMike Fenzel is a creative science educator and STEM curriculum developer with over 22 years experience developing and leading programs for schools and the general public.  An avid tinkerer and maker\, Mike specializes in developing innovative engineering projects and makerspace activities for the whole family.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/smd_weekfive_thursday/
CATEGORIES:Summer Maker Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T210713
CREATED:20230712T140131Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Maker Days: Machine Mystique
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM -12:30 PM: Drop-in Maker Workshop: Mini Machine Making \nCalling all youth inventors\, tinkerers\, makers\, and big thinkers! Unleash your inner inventor and explore how simple shifts in design can cause complex changes in motion as you build your very own mini-machines using everyday materials in creative and unexpected ways with visiting maker and STEM Educator Mike Fenzel.  \n  \n12:45 PM -1:15 PM: Special Exhibit Spotlight  \nThe American Precision Museum is filled with amazing machines of all types with gears\, shafts\, cams and other mechanisms designed to convert simple rotational motion into other motions.  During this short tour\, APM museum experts will spotlight and discuss a few of the museum’s complex and unique machines that function using some of the very same mechanisms highlighted in the maker workshop.  \n  \n1:30 PM -2:30 PM:  Visiting Maker Demonstration \nJoin APM’s Visiting Maker Mike Fenzel as he shares examples of his work and  demonstrates his own unique maker approach including tips\, techniques\, and favorite tools for turning everyday cardboard into a variety of magical machines and mechanisms. \n  \nADMISSION: FREE for youth inventors 18 and under. $10.00 for adults. \n  \nVisiting Maker Bio: Mike Fenzel\, Maker & STEM Educator \nMike Fenzel is a creative science educator and STEM curriculum developer with over 22 years experience developing and leading programs for schools and the general public.  An avid tinkerer and maker\, Mike specializes in developing innovative engineering projects and makerspace activities for the whole family.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/summer-maker-days-machine-mystique/
CATEGORIES:Summer Maker Days
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SUMMARY:Summer Maker Days: Machine Mystique
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM -12:30 PM: Drop-in Maker Workshop: Mini Machine Making \nCalling all youth inventors\, tinkerers\, makers\, and big thinkers! Unleash your inner inventor and explore how simple shifts in design can cause complex changes in motion as you build your very own mini-machines using everyday materials in creative and unexpected ways with visiting maker and STEM Educator Mike Fenzel.  \n  \n12:45 PM -1:15 PM: Special Exhibit Spotlight  \nThe American Precision Museum is filled with amazing machines of all types with gears\, shafts\, cams and other mechanisms designed to convert simple rotational motion into other motions.  During this short tour\, APM museum experts will spotlight and discuss a few of the museum’s complex and unique machines that function using some of the very same mechanisms highlighted in the maker workshop.  \n  \n1:30 PM -2:30 PM:  Visiting Maker Demonstration \nJoin APM’s Visiting Maker Mike Fenzel as he shares examples of his work and  demonstrates his own unique maker approach including tips\, techniques\, and favorite tools for turning everyday cardboard into a variety of magical machines and mechanisms. \n  \nADMISSION: FREE for youth inventors 18 and under. $10.00 for adults. \n  \nVisiting Maker Bio: Mike Fenzel\, Maker & STEM Educator \nMike Fenzel is a creative science educator and STEM curriculum developer with over 22 years experience developing and leading programs for schools and the general public.  An avid tinkerer and maker\, Mike specializes in developing innovative engineering projects and makerspace activities for the whole family.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/smd_weekfour_thursday/
CATEGORIES:Summer Maker Days
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SUMMARY:Summer Maker Days: Motors in Motion
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM -12:30 PM: Drop-in Maker Workshop: Motorized Mini Amusement Park Ride Construction \nCalling all youth inventors\, tinkerers\, makers\, and big thinkers! Join visiting maker and STEM educator Rachel Doneganas in an exploration of battery-powered motors and rotary motion as you invent your very own miniature amusement park ride to take home! This activity is designed for families with children ages 9+ and curious adults. \n  \n12:45 PM -1:15 PM: Special Exhibit Spotlight  \nThe American Precision Museum is filled with amazing machines of all types with gears\, shafts\, cams and other mechanisms designed to convert simple rotational motion into other motions.  During this short exhibit spotlight tour\, APM museum experts will explore a few of the museum’s complex and unique machines that function using some of the very same mechanisms highlighted in the maker workshop.  \n  \n1:30 PM -2:30 PM:  Visiting Maker Demonstration \nJoin APM’s Visiting Maker Rachel Donegan as she shares examples of her work and  demonstrates her own unique maker approach including tips\, techniques\, and favorite tools for turning everyday cardboard into a variety of magical mechanisms – from Automata to containers to creative costumes\, and more!  \n  \nADMISSION: FREE for youth inventors 18 and under. $10.00 for adults. \n  \nVisiting Maker Bio: Rachel Donegan\, Maker & STEM Educator \nRachel has been creating STEM educational experiences for middle and high school students that span traditional and new technologies for over 20 years. Recently\, Rachel’s work has focused on working with digital tech and software and exploring the ways tools like laser cutters and 3D printers can change the way we learn and identify as makers.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/smd_weekthree_saturday/
CATEGORIES:Summer Maker Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T110000
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SUMMARY:Summer Maker Days: Motors in Motion
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM -12:30 PM: Drop-in Maker Workshop: Motorized Mini Amusement Park Ride Construction \nCalling all youth inventors\, tinkerers\, makers\, and big thinkers! Join visiting maker and STEM educator Rachel Doneganas in an exploration of battery-powered motors and rotary motion as you invent your very own miniature amusement park ride to take home! This activity is designed for families with children ages 9+ and curious adults. \n  \n12:45 PM -1:15 PM: Special Exhibit Spotlight  \nThe American Precision Museum is filled with amazing machines of all types with gears\, shafts\, cams and other mechanisms designed to convert simple rotational motion into other motions.  During this short exhibit spotlight tour\, APM museum experts will explore a few of the museum’s complex and unique machines that function using some of the very same mechanisms highlighted in the maker workshop.  \n  \n1:30 PM -2:30 PM:  Visiting Maker Demonstration \nJoin APM’s Visiting Maker Rachel Donegan as she shares examples of her work and  demonstrates her own unique maker approach including tips\, techniques\, and favorite tools for turning everyday cardboard into a variety of magical mechanisms – from Automata to containers to creative costumes\, and more!  \n  \nADMISSION: FREE for youth inventors 18 and under. $10.00 for adults. \n  \nVisiting Maker Bio: Rachel Donegan\, Maker & STEM Educator \nRachel has been creating STEM educational experiences for middle and high school students that span traditional and new technologies for over 20 years. Recently\, Rachel’s work has focused on working with digital tech and software and exploring the ways tools like laser cutters and 3D printers can change the way we learn and identify as makers.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/smd_weekthree_thursday/
CATEGORIES:Summer Maker Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T110000
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SUMMARY:Summer Maker Days: Delve into Digital Design
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM -12:30 PM: Drop-in Maker Workshop: Design & Cut Your Own Stickers \nCalling all youth inventors\, tinkerers\, makers\, and big thinkers! Dip your toes into CAD (Computer Aided Design) and learn about vectors\, pixels\, grouping\, welding\, and weeding with visiting maker and STEM educator Rachel Donegan as you design and your very own vinyl decal you can take home to stick on your water bottle\, journal\, bike\, or mirror!  \n  \n12:45 PM -1:15 PM: Special Exhibit Spotlight  \nThe American Precision Museum is filled with amazing machines of all shapes\, sizes and functions. During this short exhibit spotlight tour\, APM museum experts will explore the museum’s 1850 inletting machine\, as well as modern CNC machines and 3D printers to demonstrate the technological progression of precision parts manufacturing from the mid-19th century to today. \n  \n1:30 PM -2:30 PM:  Visiting Maker Demonstration \nJoin APM’s Visiting Maker Rachel Donegan as she highlights a variety of objects she has made with a Silhouette computer cutter and an Ultimaker 3D printer.  Rachel will share some of her favorite digital design techniques\, tricks\, and tools. \n  \nADMISSION: FREE for youth inventors 18 and under. $10.00 for adults. \n  \nVisiting Maker Bio: Rachel Donegan\, Maker & STEM Educator \nRachel has been creating STEM educational experiences for middle and high school students that span traditional and new technologies for over 20 years. Recently\, Rachel’s work has focused on working with digital tech and software and exploring the ways tools like laser cutters and 3D printers can change the way we learn and identify as makers.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/smd_weektwo_saturday/
CATEGORIES:Summer Maker Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T210713
CREATED:20230712T134630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T203237Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Maker Days: Delve into Digital Design
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM -12:30 PM: Drop-in Maker Workshop: Design & Cut Your Own Stickers \nCalling all youth inventors\, tinkerers\, makers\, and big thinkers! Dip your toes into CAD (Computer Aided Design) and learn about vectors\, pixels\, grouping\, welding\, and weeding with visiting maker and STEM educator Rachel Donegan as you design and your very own vinyl decal you can take home to stick on your water bottle\, journal\, bike\, or mirror!  \n  \n12:45 PM -1:15 PM: Special Exhibit Spotlight  \nThe American Precision Museum is filled with amazing machines of all shapes\, sizes and functions. During this short exhibit spotlight tour\, APM museum experts will explore the museum’s 1850 inletting machine\, as well as modern CNC machines and 3D printers to demonstrate the technological progression of precision parts manufacturing from the mid-19th century to today. \n  \n1:30 PM -2:30 PM:  Visiting Maker Demonstration \nJoin APM’s Visiting Maker Rachel Donegan as she highlights a variety of objects she has made with a Silhouette computer cutter and an Ultimaker 3D printer.  Rachel will share some of her favorite digital design techniques\, tricks\, and tools. \n  \nADMISSION: FREE for youth inventors 18 and under. $10.00 for adults. \n  \nVisiting Maker Bio: Rachel Donegan\, Maker & STEM Educator \nRachel has been creating STEM educational experiences for middle and high school students that span traditional and new technologies for over 20 years. Recently\, Rachel’s work has focused on working with digital tech and software and exploring the ways tools like laser cutters and 3D printers can change the way we learn and identify as makers.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/smd_weektwo_thursday/
CATEGORIES:Summer Maker Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T110000
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SUMMARY:Summer Maker Days: The Art of the Automata
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM -12:30 PM: Drop-in Maker Workshop: Make Your Own Automata Toy  \nCalling all youth inventors\, tinkerers\, makers\, and big thinkers! Join us as we explore simple  mechanisms and the power of circular motion as you design and build your very own Automata—a whimsical mechanical toy you can take home!  Learn to use everyday materials in new\, unexpected ways in this hands-on tinkering and making activity led by a visiting maker and STEM educator Rachel Donegan.  This activity is designed for families with children ages 9+ and curious adults. \n  \n12:45 PM -1:15 PM: Special Exhibit Spotlight  \nThe American Precision Museum is filled with amazing machines of all types with gears\, shafts\, cams and other mechanisms designed to convert simple rotational motion into other motions.  During this short exhibit spotlight tour\, APM museum experts will explore a few of the museum’s complex and unique machines that function using some of the very same mechanisms highlighted in the maker workshop.  \n  \n1:30 PM -2:30 PM:  Visiting Maker Demonstration \nJoin APM’s Visiting Maker Rachel Donegan as she shares examples of her work and  demonstrates her own unique maker approach including tips\, techniques\, and favorite tools for turning everyday cardboard into a variety of magical mechanisms – from Automata to containers to creative costumes\, and more!  \n  \nADMISSION: FREE for youth inventors 18 and under. $10.00 for adults. \n  \nVisiting Maker Bio: Rachel Donegan\, Maker & STEM Educator \nRachel has been creating STEM educational experiences for middle and high school students that span traditional and new technologies for over 20 years. Recently\, Rachel’s work has focused on working with digital tech and software and exploring the ways tools like laser cutters and 3D printers can change the way we learn and identify as makers.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/smd_weekone_saturday/
CATEGORIES:Summer Maker Days
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SUMMARY:Summer Maker Days: The Art of the Automata
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM -12:30 PM: Drop-in Maker Workshop: Make Your Own Automata Toy  \nCalling all youth inventors\, tinkerers\, makers\, and big thinkers! Join us as we explore simple mechanisms and the power of circular motion as you design and build your very own Automata—a whimsical mechanical toy you can take home!  Learn to use everyday materials in new\, unexpected ways in this hands-on tinkering and making activity led by a visiting maker and STEM educator Rachel Donegan.  This activity is designed for families with children ages 9+ and curious adults. \n  \n12:45 PM -1:15 PM: Special Exhibit Spotlight  \nThe American Precision Museum is filled with amazing machines of all types with gears\, shafts\, cams and other mechanisms designed to convert simple rotational motion into other motions.  During this short exhibit spotlight tour\, APM museum experts will explore a few of the museum’s complex and unique machines that function using some of the very same mechanisms highlighted in the maker workshop.  \n  \n1:30 PM -2:30 PM:  Visiting Maker Demonstration \nJoin APM’s Visiting Maker Rachel Donegan as she shares examples of her work and demonstrates her own unique maker approach including tips\, techniques\, and favorite tools for turning everyday cardboard into a variety of magical mechanisms – from Automata to containers to creative costumes\, and more!  \n  \nADMISSION: FREE for youth inventors 18 and under. $10.00 for adults. \n  \nVisiting Maker Bio: Rachel Donegan\, Maker & STEM Educator \nRachel has been creating STEM educational experiences for middle and high school students that span traditional and new technologies for over 20 years. Recently\, Rachel’s work has focused on working with digital tech and software and exploring the ways tools like laser cutters and 3D printers can change the way we learn and identify as makers.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/smd_weekone_thursday/
CATEGORIES:Summer Maker Days
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