Design Your Own
“Design Your Own” classes give registered students the opportunity to design a one-of-a-kind project on their own with the staff guidance and tools Maker Playground provides. Classes are open to all skill levels; more complex machines will be operated by class instructors. It’s time to get creative! Sign up now for classes within this make-and-take series! All materials provided. No Maker Playground membership required. Read each activity description to learn more.
Upcoming Classes + Registration
June 12 + June 13: Wood Wall Clock
What: In this class, participants will design their very own plywood clock to be laser cut and engraved on the CO2 lasers at Maker Playground. At the end of the class, participants will take home their very own, one-of-a-kind functional analog clock to hang in their home. Participants will draw and utilize software to ideate and create their design, and staff will operate the laser to bring their creation to life. We will then sand and finish or paint the clock faces before installing the clock mechanism and hands. No prior experience required. Materials provided.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12 -or- Friday, June 13
Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
Ages: 14+ (16 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $35 ($52.50 non-residents)
July 10 + July 18: Wood ‘Catchall’ Tray
What: In this class, participants will design a shaped “catchall” wood tray to be cut from locally sourced hardwood on the CNC router at Maker Playground. Your very own, one-of-a-kind tray can be used to use to store small items like your keys, watch, or phone or to serve up a fun charcuterie board! Registrants will draw and utilize software to ideate and create their design, and staff will operate the CNC Router to bring the creation to life. Participants will then sand and finish their trays with food safe oil before taking them home. No prior experience required. Materials provided.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10 -or- Friday, July 18
Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
Ages: 14+ (16 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $55 ($82.50 non-residents)
August 8 + August 14: Rubber Stamps
What: In this class, participants will get to design their very own rubber stamps that will be engraved on the CO2 laser engravers at Maker Playground. Make a stamp of your logo, a doodle, your name, or anything you can think of! Participants will have the option to draw their stamp idea out on paper or use digital methods to create a design, and staff will operate the laser to bring the creation to life. Participants will then have the chance to use the bandsaw and sanders in the Maker Playground woodshop to cut a wooden block to affix their rubber stamp. Each participant will take home their custom stamp(s) and a new ink pad. No prior experience required. Materials provided.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 8 -or- Thursday, August 14
Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
Ages: 14+ (16 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $30 ($45 non-residents)