Category: Kid Makers

A Maker Day consist of unique projects, learning and growing our artistic skills, expanding our creativity, and becoming more familiar with using Makers tools. We strive, even with our youngest Makers, to have each student complete the full process of creation, from conception and sketch to handcrafting and execution of their work. We like to encourage them to try new techniques and push their artwork to new levels!

Event Attendance 

Students can be dropped off for class up to 10 minutes prior to your scheduled class time and picked up at noon. We will provide a snack for all participants and take a short break during class. If your student would rather have a packed snack from home, you most certainly can opt to bring in your own. Students are encouraged to bring a bottled water to have with them at their working station. During Summer Days students may be outside, so please be sure to apply sunscreen before they are dropped off.      

Cost

$48 – All Summer Maker Days include materials and makers tools for creating our projects, as well as artist instructions from our teaching artists.

Registration

Ready to join us this summer? Add this event or a multi-day pass to your cart, during checkout please indicate the students name and date of birth in the Order Notes under the Additional Information section. We will use this information to add your student to the roster.  If your student has any accommodations that we need to be aware of, please include those in the Order Notes as well. Prior to your students event we will send out an email reminder and any final details. Students need to be registered by the Monday prior to their event in order for us to get supplies ready. Summer Maker Days will be marked SOLD OUT when all available spots are taken. 

Discounts Available

Sibling Discount

Take advantage of 10% off each students class fees when paying for more than one sibling at a time. Simply add the code KMDSIB10 to your cart at checkout and click apply, then after you click proceed to checkout include the name of each siblings in the Order Notes field under Additional Information.  Sibling discount cannot be combined with the early registration discount or other discount codes.

Multi Day Pass Discounts

A student who would like to participate in multiple Summer Maker Days in the studio can get a discounted rate by booking a 2-Day, 4-Day or Unlimited Maker Days pass, click the links included to see these options. Multi-day passes are intended for a single student and may not be transferred to another student.  

Summer Maker Day Schedule

Kids Maker Day (All Ages 5-11) Choose your days, each session is 9a-12p (noon)
Thursday, May 30 :: Up, Up, and Away Thursday, June 6 :: Welcome to the GlowZone Thursday, June 13 :: Pint Size World of Pixies and Gnomes Thursday, June 20 :: Seeds, Sprouts, and Snails Thursday, July 11 :: Mario’s Maker Lab Thursday, July 18 :: Wildcrafting Thursday, July 25 :: Candy Town, USA Thursday, August 1 :: Brick Builder’s Challenge	Friday, May 31 :: Brick Builder’s Challenge Friday, June 7 :: Candy Town, USA Friday, June 14 :: Wildcrafting Friday, June 21 :: Mario’s Maker Lab Friday, July 12 :: Up, Up, and Away Friday, July 19 :: Welcome to the GlowZone Friday, July 26 :: Seeds, Sprouts, and Snails Friday, August 2 :: Pint Size World of Pixies and Gnomes

 

Experience your favorite art studio for a whole week! A Summer Makers Camp consist of one whole week of half day events with unique project that we build on each day, learning or growing our artistic skills, expanding our creativity, and becoming more familiar with using Makers tools. Each camp has a creative theme or artist technique we will be diving deep into. At the end of the week students will have many new works, along with new skills, to show for all their time at camp. 

Event Attendance 

Students can be dropped off for class up to 10 minutes prior to your scheduled class time and picked up at the designated camp ending time. We will provide a snack for all participants and take a short break during our half day. If your student would rather have a packed snack from home, you most certainly can opt to bring in your own. Students are encouraged to bring a bottled water to have with them at their working station. During Summer Camps students may be outside, so please be sure they are dressed appropriately and have applied sunscreen before they are dropped off.   If your student is attending the morning and afternoon session, their will be a lunch break from 12-1p. You may pack your students lunch or pay for a lunch to be provided. Information on purchasing lunches will be sent out one week prior to your camp.

Cost

$210 for a single half day camp (9a-12p)

$396 for a full day of camp (9a-4p)

All Summer Maker Camps include materials and makers tools for creating our projects, as well as artist instructions from our staff of teaching artists.

Registration

Ready to join us this summer? Add this camp to your cart, then during checkout please indicate the students name and date of birth in the Order Notes under the Additional Information section. We will use this information to add your student to the roster.  If your student has any accommodations that we need to be aware of, please include those in the Order Notes as well. Prior to your students camp we will send out an email reminder and any final details. Students need to be registered by the Friday prior to their camp in order for us to get supplies ready. Summer Maker Camps will be marked SOLD OUT when all available spots are taken. 

Discounts Available

Sibling Discount

Take advantage of 10% off each students class fees when paying for more than one sibling at a time. Simply add the code KMCSIB10 to your cart at checkout and click apply, then after you click proceed to checkout include the name of each siblings in the Order Notes field under Additional Information.  Sibling discount cannot be combined with the early registration discount or other discount codes.  

Early Registration

Early Registration for Summer Camps will continue until midnight on Friday, February 17th.  During early registration all camps and half day classes will be discounted 15-20% off the regular price. Please note that during this discount period sibling discounts are not available, since this discount is greater than the sibling discount.

Morning and Afternoon Summer Camp Sessions

Register for the morning and afternoon Summer Camp sessions to get a discount on your camp fees. Use the Full Day camp registration page here to easily enroll in both the morning and afternoon session.

Summer Maker Camp Schedule

Morning Summer Maker Camp (All Ages 5-11) Each session is a full week, Monday through Friday, from 9a-12p.	Afternoon Summer Maker Camp (All Ages 5-11) Each session is a full week, Monday through Friday, from 1p-4p.
Morning June 5-9 :: Fairies, Gnomes & Enchanted Homes Weave a fantastical tale of magical gardens, pixie fairies and gallant gnomes. Spend the week bringing your imaginative story to life by creating a woodland home for your fairies and gnomes out of natural elements and upcycled treasures. This woodland creature adventure will be memorable!	Afternoon June 5-9 :: If I Ran the Zoo…  If you ran the zoo, what would you do? Design your zoo to keep the animals healthy and happy! Work with other zookeepers to build amazing exhibits! Even craft the creatures who call your zoo home! Go wild when YOU run the zoo this week!

Arts Lead Learning (ALL) is a program developed at TR Makers Co whereby the arts, such as visual, performing, and literary arts, are the catalyst for learning about Science, Math, Social Studies, English and more. This program helps every type of learner by providing hands-on, auditory and visual learning experiences that are aligned with the SC curriculum standards. Whether you are homeschooling your student or providing supplemental educational opportunities, these classes are a great addition to your student’s education. Register now for a single class or join us for multiple over the semester!

In Studio Attendance

Students can be dropped off for class up to 10 minutes prior to your scheduled class time. All staff will be wearing a mask when in contact with students, but it is not required of the students. Students will have their own dedicated workspace and tool caddie inside the studio. Hand washing will be encouraged and access to personal sanitizing spray bottles will be pointed out at the beginning of class. *New* We will provide a snack for all participants and take a short break during class. If your student would rather have a packed snack from home, you most certainly can opt to bring in your own. Students are encouraged to bring a bottled water to have with them at their working station.   

Cost

$45 – Includes materials packet and makers tools for creating our art projects, course booklet and at-home extended learning materials, as well as instruction from our teaching artists. 

Registration

Ready to join the class? Add this class or a multi-day pass to your cart. During checkout please indicate the student’s name and date of birth in the Order Notes under the Additional Information section. We will use this information to add your student to the roster and may reach out to see if you have any other student accommodations we can help with.  Prior to your student’s event we will send out an email reminder with any final details.  Classes will be marked SOLD OUT when all available spots are taken.

Discounts Available

Sibling Discount

Take advantage of 10% off each student’s class fees when paying for more than one sibling at a time. Simply add the code ALLSIB10 to your cart at checkout and click Apply. After you click Proceed to Checkout, include the name of each sibling in the Order Notes field under Additional Information. Sibling discount cannot be used in combination with the early registration discount or other sales.

Multi-Day Pass Discounts

A student who would like to participate in multiple classes during a single semester can get a discounted rate by booking a 2-Day, 4-Day or Unlimited Day pass. Click the links included to see these options. Multi-day passes are intended for a single student and may not be transferred to another student.

Elementary Grade Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 Schedule

Morning Session is from 9a-12p. All classes listed below will be held In Studio. Students must be at least 5 years old by the date of the class. Looking for Middle Grade classes? Click here.

Register Now	Pura Vida in Costa Rica: An Elementary Study in Culture and Social Studies  Where is Costa Rica? Is it an island? What are they known for? And what does “pura vida” even mean? Find the answers to these questions and a lot more as we spend the morning learning about the good life in Costa Rica. You will create your very own sloth wall hanging and other pieces. Sep 3 :: Morning Session Sep 10 :: Morning Session
Register Now	A Tale of TAILS Big and Small: An Elementary Study in Life Science Have you ever wondered why animals and other creatures have a tail? What is it good for and how does it give them an advantage over other creatures. We will explore our world looking at the tail end of creatures big and small. Sep 17 :: Morning Session Sep 24 :: Morning Session
Register Now	To Fly, Save and Value – It’s All in Due Time: An Elementary study in Math and Social Studies In today’s class, time is on our side as we explore and experiment with TIME! By the end of class you will understand more about why time flies when your having fun, the history of daylight savings times and how to value your own time in a handmade work or art. Oct 1 :: Morning Session Oct 8 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Life on a Coral Reef: An Elementary Study in Life Science Did you know that huge coral reefs are built by tiny animals? In this class we will explore life on and around the coral reef. Each student will design and build their own tiny coral reef to bring home. Oct 15 :: Morning Session  Oct 22 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Getting a Picture of Impressionism: An Elementary Study in Art & History They were rebels of the late 1800’s, artists like Monet, Degas, Renoir and Cassatt. You get to learn more about these artists, their style of painting and even recreate a few of their famous pieces with props and costume pieces. You will also paint an impressionistic work of your own! Nov 5 :: Morning Session Nov 12 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Go With the Flow: An Elementary Study in Earth Science It can be smooth as silk, cold as ice, or even as hard as a rock. Learn about water and the amazing things it can do! Then use water to create beautiful paintings and other artwork. Nov 19 :: Morning Session Dec 3 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Welcome to the Olympic Games – Past and Present: An Elementary Study in Geography and Social Studies Detail coming soon! Dec 10 :: Morning Session Dec 17 :: Morning Session
Register Now	The Sleeping Dragon – A Study of Life in China: An Elementary Study in Culture and Social Studies Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Explore the history behind dragon dancers and paper lanterns! Create your very own fortune cookies! Spend the day with us in the far East as we learn a little about Chinese culture. Jan 21 :: Morning Session Jan 28 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Rags to Riches – The Story of Money and How It’s Made: An Elementary Study in Math and History From bartering to coins and paper money, the idea of getting paid for an item has come a long way. You and your friends in class will get to go on a shopping spree as we learn how money works. Plus you will get to try your hand at how money is engraved and printed through our printmaking process. Feb 4 :: Morning Session Feb 11 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Spread Your Wings- Life Cycle of a Butterfly: An Elementary Study in Life Science They can travel thousands of miles on the most delicate wings. They can eat 200 times their own weight in just two weeks before enclosing themselves in a chrysalis! Delve into the short but beautiful story of a butterfly’s life and join us in building our own wings to wear. Feb 18 :: Morning Session Feb 25 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Don’t be an Idiom: An Elementary Study in English and Literature Don’t let the cat out of the bag, but this lesson will be a blast! Learn about some hilarious expressions and come up with a few new ones as we explore idiomatic language. Act out using charades and read along with a classic story. Then create an illustrated booklet of your favorite idioms! Mar 4 :: Morning Session Mar 11 :: Morning Session
Register Now	The Great Snow Race: An Elementary Study in Literature and Social Studies It’s happening now, the Iditarod happens every year in March. This amazing race challenges 50-80 dog sledding teams and helps to celebrate the mode of transportation that helped Alaskans in settlement and even times of crisis! Hear a story from one of the bravest sled dogs, Balto, and join in as we create and race our own sled dog teams. Mar 18 :: Morning Session  Apr 1 :: Morning Session
Register Now	A Company of Players – Chronicling Shakespeare and his Acting Company: An Elementary Study in Theatre Arts and Literature Shakespeare and his merry band of actors will lead us on a tour of Elizabethan Theatre and life in England during the 1600s. You will get to test your acting skills, create a few props and help bring to life one of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Apr 8 :: Morning Session  Apr 15 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Seeing is Believing, or Is It?: An Elementary Study in Math and Art Optical illusions can be fun, but how do they work? Why do our eyes see things that aren’t really there? How do artists use these techniques to create 3D drawings and even video games that seem real? Create your own op ed art work and explore the works of Escher. Apr 22 :: Morning Session  Apr 29 :: Morning Session

 

Arts Lead Learning (ALL) is a program developed at TR Makers Co whereby the arts, such as visual, performing, and literary arts, are the catalyst for learning about Science, Math, Social Studies, English and more. This program helps every type of learner by providing hands-on, auditory and visual learning experiences that are aligned with the SC curriculum standards. Whether you are homeschooling your student or providing supplemental educational opportunities, these classes are a great addition to your student’s education. Register now for a single class or join us for multiple over the semester!

Class sizes will remain limited to 9 students in studio, with the opportunity to also attend virtually via our simulcast. All students will be provided the supplies needed to complete the class and guided instruction from our teaching staff. Classes are offered as morning session (9a-12p) on Fridays during our fall and spring semesters.

Attendance Type

In Studio Attendance

Students can be dropped off for class up to 10 minutes prior to your scheduled class time. All staff will be wearing a mask when in contact with students, but it is not required of the students. Students will have their own dedicated workspace and tool caddie inside the studio. Hand washing will be encouraged and access to personal sanitizing spray bottles will be pointed out at the beginning of class. *New* We will provide a snack for all participants and take a short break during class. If your student would rather have a packed snack from home, you most certainly can opt to bring in your own. Students are encouraged to bring a bottled water to have with them at their working station.   

Virtual Attendance

Prior to your class a supply packet will be created and available for local pick-up or mailing.  The supply packet will include most of the necessary items to complete class alongside in studio makers.  An email will be sent with further instructions on meeting us online for class. Students will meet us in the virtual classroom 15 minutes after the scheduled class start time. This will give everyone a chance to get their technology working and for us to get our class instructions and attendance out of the way. This simulcast experience on Zoom will allow students at home to feel like part of the class! Our virtual assistant and classroom teacher will be available to help your student throughout class.  

Cost

$45 – Includes materials packet and makers tools for creating our art projects, course booklet and at-home extended learning materials, as well as instruction from our teachers and virtual assistant (if applicable). 

Registration

Ready to join the class? Add this class or a multi-day pass to your cart. During checkout please indicate the student’s name and date of birth in the Order Notes under the Additional Information section. We will use this information to add your student to the roster and may reach out to see if you have any other student accommodations we can help with.  Prior to your student’s event we will send out an email reminder with any final details.  Classes will be marked SOLD OUT when all available spots are taken.

Discounts Available

Sibling Discount

Take advantage of 10% off each student’s class fees when paying for more than one sibling at a time. Simply add the code ALLSIB10 to your cart at checkout and click Apply. After you click Proceed to Checkout, include the name of each sibling in the Order Notes field under Additional Information. Sibling discount cannot be used in combination with the early registration discount or other sales.

Multi-Day Pass Discounts

A student who would like to participate in multiple classes during a single semester can get a discounted rate by booking a 2-Day, 4-Day or Unlimited Day pass. Click the links included to see these options. Multi-day passes are intended for a single student and may not be transferred to another student.

Elementary Grade Fall 2020 & Spring 2021 Schedule

Morning Session is from 9a-12p. All classes listed below will be held In Studio. Classes that indicate “Virtual” mean you can enroll as a Virtual student during these class times.  Students must be at least 5 years old by the date of the class. Looking for Middle Grade classes? Click here.

Register Now	Baseball Stats & Cracker Jacks: An Elementary Study in Mathematics  Join Casey and the Mudville Nine as we predict outcomes and explore elementary probability and statistics in this craft-filled mathematics lesson that’s sure to be a home run with our kid makers. Cracker Jacks snack included. Sep 4 :: Morning Session Sep 11 :: Morning Session
Register Now	The Campfire-perfected Art of Storytelling: An Elementary Study in Language Arts Play around with flashlight effects and story stones as you learn to develop silly and not-too-scary stories with dramatic pauses, unexpected twists, and onomatopoeias. Campfire-themed art projects and s’mores snack included. Sep 18 :: Morning Session Sep 25 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Bug-ology: An Elementary Study in Life Science Dig into the fascinating world of bugs as you learn about their life cycles and explore the classification system that entomologists use. Oct 2 :: Morning Session Oct 9 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Special 4 Week Series: Rules for Hiding: An Elementary Study in Illustration, Language Arts, and Life Science As Highlights most prolific Hidden Picture illustrator and chapter book author, Tim Davis combines the storytelling techniques of both mediums during this series. Learn how the art of Hidden Picture illustration can be compared to animals of the natural world who use hiding tricks like camouflage everyday. Then explore Island Life with some of Davis’ favorite creatures from his book The Island Rule. Through this series students will develop their powers of observation, drawing, and storytelling, while learning about cross-cultural experiences and our natural environments.  **Please note that this is a special 4 week class series, and would not be part of the 2 Day, 4 Day or Unlimited pass.** Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 :: Meets on Monday’s from 2:00p to 3:30p each week
Register Now	Rhythm & Rhyme, It’s Poetry Time: An Elementary Study in Language Arts What is the trick of writing a limerick? What if I want to be free to not rhyme? What if the shape of my poem could be the same as its subject? Couplets, quatrains, cinquains – are they about more than the number of lines? Can I write a diamante that sparkles like a diamond? It’s time to find out and try your hand (and the pen that its holding) at shaping your very own collection of poetry. Oct 16 :: Morning Session  Oct 23 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Trail Mix & Topography: An Elementary Study in Geography Learn map reading skills and how cartographers have developed various types of maps to help us navigate our world. Then create your own topographical map of a real or imagined region to help adventurers know what to expect on their journeys. A make-your-own trail mix snack will be included. Oct 30 :: Morning Session Nov 6 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Tribe Life in the Upstate: An Elementary Study in Social Studies and Art Weave a Wampum belt, create a talking stick, and construct a Cherokee dwelling place as we learn about a day in the life of native Americans in the Upstate. Nov 13 :: Morning Session Nov 20 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Steamships, Railways and More, It’s a Coal Revolution: An Elementary Study in History and Literature Drill down into the Industrial Revolution and its coal mining industry. Create a silhouette of a coal mine using charcoal. Grow your own “coalie flowers” from coal. And follow the Grandmother’s special thread down into the goblin mine with Curdie as we look at themes in George MacDonald’s classic fantasy The Princess & The Goblin. Dec 4 :: Morning Session Dec 11 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Haiku & Sushi: An Elementary Study in Language Arts & Social Studies Join us for this sensory-rich exploration of Japanese culture. Learn to count syllables and write haikus. Hand roll (and eat) your own sushi (with kid-friendly ingredients). Then create a Japanese-inspired work of art. Feb 5 :: Morning Session Feb 12 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Around & Around We Go: An Elementary Study in Physics Discover the force that connects a merry-go-rounds, race cars, and roller coasters as we discuss circular motion. Experiment with these properties in several ways, even using liquid to create a mesmerizing spinner.  As we come to a stop, gravity will bring us back down, and we will conclude the class by creating our own pendulum art machine.   Feb 19 :: Morning Session Feb 26 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Cloudy with a Chance of Hurricanes: An Elementary Study in Science Examine cloud types and explore weather patterns, then step in front of the green screen to share your weather report! Mar 5 :: Morning Session Mar 12 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Writing with Charlotte: An Elementary Study in Language Arts and Life Science Explore personification and the power of words as we take a look at E.B. White’s classic children’s story Charlotte’s Web. We’ll learn about spider webs, weave a wall-sized word web about the things that each of us values in a friend, and then we’ll make web-inspired funnel cakes to enjoy as a snack. Mar 19 :: Morning Session Mar 26 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Let’s Go on Safari: An Elementary Study in African Art and Culture Craft an Adinkra cloth, create a pattern for Kente, and make an African thumb piano as we explore African art and culture. Apr 9 :: Morning Session  Apr 16 :: Morning Session
Register Now	We Are the Gardeners: An Elementary Study in Science & Mathematics We’ll enjoy a read aloud of We are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines and her children. Then we’ll plan and prepare our own raised-bed garden box to be used as a community install. We’ll decorate the outside of the box – as well as a small pot to take home. Then we’ll mix our soil and plant our seeds and look forward to beautiful blooms! Apr 23 :: Morning Session  Apr 30 :: Morning Session
Register Now	Shorebirds & Shwashbuckling Scallywags: An Elementary Study in Geography & Life Science Dress like a pirate and get ready for an exploration of the South Carolina shorelines and beyond. We’ll find out what it’s like to be a pirate and live at sea. Then taking to land, we’ll study the fascinating creatures that make this special place, the space between land and the sea, their home. Finally we’ll make our own field sampling equipment to help you further study Shorebirds on your next beach or waterfront trip! May 7 :: Morning Session  May 14 :: Morning Session