Creative Making for Schools & Families

The Mini Makers after-school program engages students in the hands-on construction of miniature, functional models of real-world objects. This process moves learning from theory to practice, as students build working models—such as a tiny drawbridge with a pulley system or a scale building with moving parts. Through this tangible making, they explore foundational principles of physics, mechanics, and engineering in a direct and memorable way. The program emphasizes problem-solving, fine motor skills, and iterative design, fostering resilience, attention to detail, and creative confidence. By working in miniature within a collaborative, screen-free environment, students gain a deeper understanding of how things work through the integrated principles of STEAM—and, most importantly, they have a great deal of fun.