Month: February 2017

STEAM, nature project, raft, floatation, Figment Creative, Austin, TX , 28 Days of STEAM, nature raft craft

STEAM Ahead- Nature Raft Craft

This nature raft craft came about through trial and error, born like most of the projects we do around here.  When you’re working in a maker space / STEAM lab, you’re constantly examining, questioning, and then tweaking your designs.  Something may start out as one thing, but then it evolves […]

book inspired, STEAM, Wee Warhols, Austin, TX, Dr Seuss, early education, ece, constellations, sun prints, kids art

Constellations- Use A Star To Make Sun Prints

We went on a family (four families and Jenny) road trip to Fort Davis Texas last week.  It was a fabulous getaway! Wwe visited the revived art town of Marfa (home of Donald Judd) and attended a Star Party at the nearby McDonald Observatory .  If you ever are near […]

building, engineering, craft sticks, popsicle sticks, sculpture, Wee Warhols, Austin TX

Process Art- Popsicle Stick Sculpture

I’m going to keep this one super simple.  Basically you supply the little creator in your life with the right materials (popsicle or craft sticks and a low temp glue gun) and some trust and supervision and see where they take it.  These creative thinkers built up! Little builders, inventors, […]