After School Workshops
After school workshops are open to middle school students (5th – 8th grades) and will meet on Tuesday, 4:30 – 6:30pm, for four weeks. Workshops are a great way to explore specific STEM topics in a small-class setting while designing and fabricating a take-home project. Each session teaches engineering fundamentals through craft and design. Students apply their creativity and knowledge to create a one-of-a-kind project that they can take home.
Fall 2026: Fantastic Flying Machines!
Inspired by the pioneering aviation designs of Leonardo da Vinci and the graceful motion of birds, Fantastic Flying Machines introduces students to the thrilling mechanics of flight! In this workshop, students will dive into biomimicry and build their very own ornithopters—flapping-wing flying machines—while discovering how nature and engineering intersect. No prior experience required!
Workshop Overview
Session 1: September 8 – 29, 2026 | Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Session 2: October 13 – November 3, 2026 | Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Eligibility: 5th – 8th grade students
Class size: 12 students per session
Registration Opens: Friday, July 31, 2026
Tuition: $350 per session, scholarships available
Instructors: Anne Mayoral
Register Now!
FALL 2026 REGISTRATION TIMELINE
- July 31, 2026: Registration opens + Scholarship Application opens
- August 15, 2026: Scholarship awards announced
- August 24, 2026: Final payment and registration due
Photos: https://www.britannica.com/technology/ornithopter; https://makezine.com/projects/building-an-ornithopter/; https://www.birdkit.com/models.gflex.html
Past Workshops
Sew-Cool! Unlock the magic of wearable tech in this
4-week e-sewing workshop!
This workshop introduces students to circuits, electronic components, and
textiles, combining crafting, technology, and engineering. Students will learn to integrate circuits and lights into fabric, and create a unique, illuminated take-home project they design. No experience required!
Workshop Overview
Session 1: January 20 – February 10, 2026 | Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Session 2: February 24 – March 17, 2026 | Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Eligibility: 5th – 8th grade students
Class size: 12 students per session
Apply: Lottery-based application, Opens November 12, 2025
Tuition: $350 per session, scholarships available
Instructors: Anne Mayoral
Apply Now!
WINTER 2026 APPLICATION AND LOTTERY TIMELINE
- November 12, 2025: Lottery applications open
- December 15, 2025: Lottery applications close
- December 20, 2025: Lottery drawing and notifications to all families will be sent
- December 31, 2025: Final payment and registration due
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