[Makerspace-keymembers] Fwd: fab lab & makerspace inquiry
Emily Knox
emilyknox at gmail.com
Tue Jun 11 14:46:29 UTC 2013
Hi everyone,
Should we add this to Make-Cation?
Emily
On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 10:57 AM, Chris Ritzo <chris.ritzo at gmail.com> wrote:
> Is anyone interested in connecting with Bethany on this?
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bethany Thomas <bthomas at normal.org>
> Date: Wed, May 22, 2013 at 10:10 AM
> Subject: RE: fab lab & makerspace inquiry
> To: Chris Ritzo <chris.ritzo at gmail.com>
>
>
> Hi Chris,****
>
> ** **
>
> I stopped by last night after visiting the Fab Lab and spoke to one of
> your colleagues about your space and what you do in the makerspace. It
> sounds very exciting!. ****
>
> ** **
>
> I’m teaching a camp this summer at the Children’s Discovery Museum called
> Design It, Create It, Make It inspired by the maker movement. We’ll be
> doing a lot of science, engineering, art and making activities but I’d love
> to have some experts in the field come in to work with the kids and show
> them what people are doing in communities to encourage kids to make. Would
> you possibly be interested to come to the CDM and do a workshop with our
> camp kids? Your colleague was talking about a project in which you had
> kids take apart some toys that make sound and rewire them to make musical
> instruments. That sounds awesome! We’ve done lots of reverse engineering
> projects at CDM but once the kids have them pieces in parts they typically
> just “reinvent” something from the reassembled parts along with other
> recycled materials into a fictional machine. I’d love for them to actually
> rebuild something that works! What are some other things you’ve done with
> the Orpheum?****
>
> ** **
>
> My camp runs from July 22-26, 9am-4pm. This camp is for kids entering 3rd
> -6th grade so are slightly younger than what you might be accustom to.
> There would be a maximum of 20 kids. If you can’t come here, let me know
> and maybe I can work out something for us to go there. Transportation
> costs are always a pitfall for us to escort lots of kids. ****
>
> ** **
>
> I’m hoping that we can work together and maybe find some other partnership
> opportunities. I also teach all the older homeschool classes and our
> homeschool families love when I add fieldtrip and outside experts to the
> programming curriculum. ****
>
> ** **
>
> I hope to attend the Maker Faire in September. Let me know if this is
> something you would be interested in CDM participating in.****
>
> ** **
>
> Thanks,****
>
> Bethany****
>
> ** **
>
> Bethany Thomas****
>
> ** **
>
> Bethany Thomas****
>
> Education Coordinator****
>
> Children's Discovery Museum****
>
> 101 E. Beaufort St.****
>
> Normal, IL 61761****
>
> bthomas at normal.org ****
>
> (309) 433-3449****
>
> ** **
>
> Check out our website for current programs and classes at
> www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net. Sign up for our Educator listserv to
> find out more about new school programs and resources. Sign up at
> www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/EC/index.asp.****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> ** **
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> *From:* Chris Ritzo [mailto:chris.ritzo at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:44 AM
> *To:* Bethany Thomas
> *Cc:* Jeff Ginger; Jeffrey Putney
> *Subject:* Re: fab lab & makerspace inquiry****
>
> ** **
>
> Bethany,****
>
> ** **
>
> Your plans for Bloomington sound awesome! We're happy to connect & share
> our experiences and expand the maker community in the Central Illinois
> region. We've done some programming partnerships with the Orpheum
> Children's Museum in Champaign and with the teen programs at the Urbana
> Free Library, which sound similar to the types of connections you're making
> there. We'll definitely have some ideas to share. Our Mini Maker Faire is
> coming up Sept. 21, so maybe there are some folks from the Bloomington area
> that would be interested in getting involved or at least coming over for it.
> ****
>
> ** **
>
> Makerspace Urbana is located at 202 S Broadway in Urbana, Room 16 in the
> basement of the Independent Media Center.****
>
> More info on how to get to us:
> https://plus.google.com/111474193881919277192/about?gl=us&hl=en****
>
> ** **
>
> Parking is available in the city lot immediately opposite our building at
> Broadway and Elm. Enter the IMC building on the south side, basement stair
> that is between our building and the mall. Come into the building, turn
> left at the first hallway and we're straight ahead. If you get turned
> around, feel free to call me at 217-369-6399. ****
>
> ** **
>
> Best,
> Chris Ritzo****
>
> On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Bethany Thomas <bthomas at normal.org>
> wrote:****
>
> Hi everyone! ****
>
> ****
>
> Thanks so much Jeff for emailing Chris at the Makerspace. ****
>
> ****
>
> Chris, I’d love to drop by Tuesday after the Fab Lab. We’re also talking
> about adding a small makerspace to our exhibits at the Children’s Discovery
> Museum since this is a huge movement in the Children’s museum and science
> center field. And we’ve been talking to a few folks in town about other
> spaces and/or a Maker Faire. In addition, I hope to incorporate many
> aspects into our education programming. So what better way to learn than
> visit and talk to you folks!****
>
> ****
>
> Could you give me directions on how to find you? I’m not too familiar
> with Champaign-Urbana and the U of IL campus. ****
>
> ****
>
> Looking forward to meet you both and checking out the spaces next Tuesday!
> ****
>
> Bethany****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> Bethany Thomas****
>
> ****
>
> Bethany Thomas****
>
> Education Coordinator****
>
> Children's Discovery Museum****
>
> 101 E. Beaufort St.****
>
> Normal, IL 61761****
>
> bthomas at normal.org ****
>
> (309) 433-3449****
>
> ****
>
> Check out our website for current programs and classes at
> www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net. Sign up for our Educator listserv to
> find out more about new school programs and resources. Sign up at
> www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/EC/index.asp.****
>
> ****
>
> ****
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> ****
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> ****
>
> *From:* Chris Ritzo [mailto:chris.ritzo at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:43 PM
> *To:* Jeff Ginger
> *Cc:* Jeffrey Putney; Bethany Thomas
> *Subject:* Re: fab lab inquiry****
>
> ****
>
> Hi Jeff, Hi Bethany,****
>
> Makerspace Urbana will be open Tuesday from 7-9pm. Jeff is right, this is
> usually announced on our Facebook page. Our standard weekly hours are 7-9pm
> Wed evenings, and 2-4pm Sundays.****
>
> ****
>
> Hope you can come by!****
>
> Chris****
>
> ****
>
> On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:51 PM, Jeff Ginger <ginger at illinois.edu> wrote:*
> ***
>
> Chris, Jeff,
>
> I wanted to put you in touch with Bethany Thomas (copied) from the
> Bloomington/Normal Children's Museum. She'll be in town visiting us this
> next Tuesday - will the Makerspace be open by chance too? I think she's
> interested in collaborations and you guys have a lot more experience
> running electronics workshops than we do (not to mention more gear).
>
> I wasn't clear on your current hours, though I see they're being announced
> on Facebook regularly.
>
> Think you could help provide some guidance for Bethany? Thanks!****
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: *Bethany Thomas* <bthomas at normal.org>
> Date: Wed, May 15, 2013 at 4:14 PM
> Subject: RE: fab lab inquiry
> To: "Ginger, Jeffrey A" <ginger at illinois.edu>****
>
> Jeff,****
>
> ****
>
> I’d be grateful for Chris’ contact information. Might be another great
> place for us to collaborate with on programming. Maybe I can visit them as
> well except I think they have different lab days/times. ****
>
> ****
>
> Much appreciated!****
>
> Bethany****
>
> ****
>
> *From:* Jeff Ginger [mailto:ginger at illinois.edu]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:09 AM****
>
>
> *To:* Bethany Thomas
> *Subject:* Re: fab lab inquiry****
>
> ****
>
> Tuesday sounds good.
>
> Yeah, I know several of the people over at the Makerspace and have visited
> a few times. They help run events at the Urbana Library in parallel with
> our activities there. In past years we've worked with them for Makerfaires.
> My primary contact is Chris Ritzo, I can put you two in touch if needed.
>
> Basically their schtick is electronics - they have many more soldering
> stations and have much more experience teaching kids to do cool electronic
> gizmo projects. We complement each other well in this way.
>
> The lab will remain on regular open hours this summer and I may be making
> a move to add Saturday open time once we've confirmed our expansion
> space/projects.
>
> See you soon!****
>
> On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Bethany Thomas <bthomas at normal.org>
> wrote:****
>
> Hi Jeff,****
>
> ****
>
> So sorry about last night. I can definitely make it next Tuesday (21st)
> so that I can see the lab during open hours. I don’t have my kids that
> week so I have plenty of time. ****
>
> ****
>
> Do you know anyone at the makerspace in Champaign too? I got a little
> information off the internet but don’t know much about it. Do you ever
> work together? ****
>
> ****
>
> Looking forward to visiting the lab. Thank you for being so flexible. Is
> the lab open throughout the summer during the same open hours (T/TH 6-9 &
> Sun)? ****
>
> ****
>
> See you next week! Have a great weekend!****
>
> Bethany****
>
> ****
>
> *From:* Jeff Ginger [mailto:ginger at illinois.edu]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:09 PM****
>
>
> *To:* Bethany Thomas
> *Subject:* Re: fab lab inquiry****
>
> ****
>
> Hi Bethany, I can meet you at the Fab Lab this Friday at 2p, but it would
> be better if you could come in for regular open hours on Tuesday (the 21st)
> because you'd be able to meet more volunteers than just myself. Let me know
> what you decide. Thanks!****
>
> On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:06 PM, Bethany Thomas <bthomas at normal.org>
> wrote:****
>
> Hi Jeff,****
>
> ****
>
> A conflict has arisen tonight and so I need to postpone my trip over. I
> should have figured the last week of regular classes at school would mean
> every last possible concert, tryouts, projects and homework assignments!
> Would it be possible to meet this Friday early afternoon or I could make it
> out next Tuesday night (May 21st). I just didn’t know if you’d still
> have open hours next week. ****
>
> ****
>
> I still want to make sure to get you on the schedule for our summer camp
> too. ****
>
> ****
>
> Sorry for the inconvenience. Hope to see you within the next week!****
>
> Bethany****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> Bethany Thomas****
>
> ****
>
> Bethany Thomas****
>
> Education Coordinator****
>
> Children's Discovery Museum****
>
> 101 E. Beaufort St.****
>
> Normal, IL 61761****
>
> bthomas at normal.org ****
>
> (309) 433-3449****
>
> ****
>
> Check out our website for current programs and classes at
> www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net. Sign up for our Educator listserv to
> find out more about new school programs and resources. Sign up at
> www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/EC/index.asp.****
>
> ****
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> ****
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> ****
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> *From:* Jeff Ginger [mailto:ginger at illinois.edu] ****
>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 07, 2013 1:10 PM
> *To:* Bethany Thomas
> *Cc:* Fab Lab - Business Operations****
>
> *Subject:* Re: fab lab inquiry****
>
> ****
>
> Bethany,
>
> A workshop day is probably possible, so long as we have sufficient
> volunteers/staff available. I think it would be best if you could come
> visit us in person this next Tuesday during open hours (6-9p Tue, I'll be
> there) so you can see the lab, meet some of the volunteers, and pick out a
> date/activities (there are many!) for the workshop.
>
> If Tuesday doesn't work I can meet you during the afternoon of any of the
> days you listed. Thanks for getting in touch with us!
> ****
>
> On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 12:45 PM, Bethany Thomas <bthomas at normal.org>
> wrote:****
>
> Hi Jeff,****
>
> ****
>
> We will only have 12 kids in our camp. So that should work out great.
> And yes, we prefer as much hands-on as possible. Our camp runs from
> 9am-4pm but we’d have to consider travel time and lunch time. How long
> typically are your workshops? I’d like to fill the day. I would imagine
> us coming in around 10:30 and would need to leave by 2:30-2:45pm. Would
> that be possible? We can talk more when I come out. ****
>
> ****
>
> Unfortunately, I can’t make it out today or tomorrow (meetings!) but could
> come out next Monday, Tuesday or Friday. ****
>
> ****
>
> Thanks so much for your assistance!****
>
> Bethany****
>
> ****
>
> *From:* Jeff Ginger [mailto:ginger at illinois.edu]
> *Sent:* Monday, May 06, 2013 5:17 PM
> *To:* Bethany Thomas
> *Subject:* Re: fab lab inquiry****
>
> ****
>
> Hi Bethany,
>
> We'd be happy to host you for a visit. Your age group sounds about right
> for us, but how many participants would you anticipate? The lab can
> comfortably handle about a dozen for workshops, which is what we'd suggest
> you do if you're going to make a field trip all of the way out from
> Bloomington (besides, our preferred way to give tours is to have visitors
> get engaged by making something).
>
> If you'd like to come out to see the lab and make arrangements you can
> come by during open hours this week (Tue/Thu evening, 6-9) or I could meet
> you specifically, I'm free 1-2:30 tomorrow or 1-3 Wednesday, or most days
> next week.
>
> Let me know - thanks!
>
> On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Bethany Thomas <bthomas at normal.org> wrote:
> ****
>
> Hi Mr. Ginger,****
>
> ****
>
> I am the Education Coordinator at the Children’s Discovery Museum and we
> just had a meeting with Peter Kaufman from ISU regarding maker spaces.
> Myself and our exhibit manager, Brad Stefl, have been talking about maker
> spaces/maker faires for some time now since it is such a big movement
> within the science center and children’s museum world. We have both
> attended conferences recently in which we are learning more and more about
> this movement. And we have tried to incorporate making, engineering, and
> science into our programming at the museum.****
>
> ****
>
> I would be very interested in visiting the fab lab and learning more of
> what you do. I am also interested in possibly bringing our camp kids to
> the fab lab this summer for our Youth Learning on Location camp that we are
> hosting through the UNITY community center (low-income kids) for 6th-12thgrade kids. I am looking for various locations in the STEM field to take
> the kids each day and would be very interested in a technology/Maker day.
> ****
>
> ****
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> Would it be possible to meet and tour the lab during the week at all? ***
> *
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> ****
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> Thanks, ****
>
> Bethany****
>
> ****
>
> Bethany Thomas****
>
> ****
>
> Bethany Thomas****
>
> Education Coordinator****
>
> Children's Discovery Museum****
>
> 101 E. Beaufort St.****
>
> Normal, IL 61761****
>
> bthomas at normal.org ****
>
> (309) 433-3449****
>
> ****
>
> Check out our website for current programs and classes at
> www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net. Sign up for our Educator listserv to
> find out more about new school programs and resources. Sign up at
> www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/EC/index.asp.****
>
> ****
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