STEM Maker Program - Grades 6-8

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2018-2019  STEM Maker Program for 6th - 8th Grade Students
We have another exciting year of Maker workshops planned for students. These workshops are designed to get kids working with their hands and using their creativity to design their own projects.  See below for the workshop dates and times. 


How do I sign up? Class sizes will be limited to 20 students per session.  When open, registration forms can be found in "Registration Links" under "Parent Resources" - or simply click the "Registration Links" button to the left!  Generally, links will be active on the first school day of each month prior to the workshop.  Check the "Upcoming Links" on the Registration page to stay updated.  Each Workshop will be offered on a Thursday from 12pm - 3pm or you can choose the Friday from 9am-12pm,  As needed an additional, optional "Project Completion Date" will also sometimes be offered.

​When you register from our web site, please choose the date that best fits your schedule.  Sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-served basis; you may be placed on a wait list.  HCS Staff will contact you by email to confirm your registration.
For additional information contact Brenda Day bday@hickmanschools.org

Workshop Descriptions for the 2018-2019  School Year!

Workshop  #1: Electronics with Little Bits
  • Available Dates:  October 4th or October 5th

Workshop  #2: Mixed Media Printing
  • Available Dates: November 1st or November  2nd

Workshop  #3: Coding
  • Available Dates:  December 6th or December 7th

Workshop  #4: 3D-Design and Printing
  • Available Dates:   January 10th or January 11th

Workshop  #5: Woodworking (2 session workshop)
  • Available Dates:  February 7th AND March 7th    OR     February 8th AND March 8th

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2017-18 Workshop #5: Stringcraft and Knotworking

Students enjoyed working with a variety of string and yarn. We started by making a celtic knot with donated retired climbing rope from Stonehenge Indoor Climbing Gym in Modesto. Then we moved on to paracord keychains and zipperpulls, knitting and other crafts with yarn and projects with jute. Click here for a link to the menu of project options.

2017-18 Workshop #1: Screen Printing

In our first workshop of the 2017-2018 school year, students learned a method for making screen printing templates - stencils for applying screen printing dye to fabric, such as a T-shirt, pillowcase, canvas bag, or wall hanging!  Students also had an opportunity to experiment with gel printing.