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NJ Maker Day: DIY Cardboard Automaton

Ages 12-18
2025-03-17 15:00:00 2025-03-17 16:00:00 America/New_York NJ Maker Day: DIY Cardboard Automaton Join us for NJ Maker Day and learn the art of creating cardboard mechanical toys! Learn how to use a 3D Printer to find and create pieces for more in-depth builds. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Monday, March 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-17 15:00:00 2025-03-17 16:00:00 America/New_York NJ Maker Day: DIY Cardboard Automaton Join us for NJ Maker Day and learn the art of creating cardboard mechanical toys! Learn how to use a 3D Printer to find and create pieces for more in-depth builds. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Jackson Branch

Makerspace

Join us for NJ Maker Day and learn the art of creating cardboard mechanical toys! Learn how to use a 3D Printer to find and create pieces for more in-depth builds.

Come join us for NJ Maker Day and learn the art of creating cardboard mechanical toys. Participants will learn how to piece together a simple automaton toy with every day objects and be able to take home their creation. Participants will also learn how to use a 3D printer to find parts for future builds and learn how to search for similar mechanical toys. All supplies included. Please register each participant separately.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER | DIY/Craft |

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