I have had the privilege over the last several months to be a STEAM advisor for the City of Tempe to assist on an upcoming family friendly summer series that includes and exhibit and a series of both kid and adult workshops.
STEAM
Public Opening Reception: TONIGHT – May 27, 6-9 p.m. | Free
The exhibition runs May 27-Sept 17
STEAM is a movement inspired by the popularity of STEM-based education. It seeks to inspire creative thinking and collaboration between the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. This exhibition features art and interactive scientific displays which explore these connections. It also highlights the individuals who are using the various disciplines to transform and make better the lives of everyday people.
Thank you for your support: 
I will be leading a workshop for adult ladies this summer. I list that here first. Then continue to scroll to see all of the kid and adult workshops offered by the City of Tempe around the idea of STEAM.
July 22 | S.T.E.A.M.-Y Ladies Night Out
with artist Cyndi Coon and scientist Catherine Seiler
Did you know that people aren’t the only things that like “selfies?” Inspired by the work of artist Ernst Haeckel, this hands-on workshop includes down-to earth science talk about diatoms and the opportunity to draw your own mini “Cellfies.” It will be like taking a snap shot of your own cells!
Coon is the Chief Experience Officer and President of Laboratory5 Inc. and Seiler is a Program Manager at the Biobank Core Facility at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
Family Workshops
Visit a new Maker Space theme every two weeks! Enjoy these free workshops on Saturdays from Noon-2 p.m. in the Gallery.
Bird Sanctuary
May 28 | Recycled Cardbird Looms
with Madison Creech & Molly Koehn
Cardboard looms can be taken anywhere and made out of any scrap cardboard. Learn basic tapestry weaving techniques.
June 4 | Birds and Blooms
with Frank Gonzales
Create a delicate bird and flower drawing with a vibrant splash of you favorite vibrant color.
Insect Lab
June 11 | Insect Specimen Jars
with Dr. Sangmi Lee
See some live specimens from ASU’s Hasbrouck Insect Collection at the School of Life Sciences and decorate an insect jar of your own.
June 18 | Frankenstein Moths
with TCA staff
Inspired by the artwork of Alexandra Bowers. Use your mad scientist skills to create and draw a new insect species from different parts.
Body Shop
June 25 | Hand-Eye Coordination
with Monica Aissa Martinez
Artists use their eyes, hands, brain and heart. Learn basic anatomy while drawing and making thoughtful connections.
July 2 | Robotic Hand
with TCA staff
A robotic hand doesn’t need metal or a computer. Make a moving cardboard hand using bendable straws, string and a lot of imagination.
Maker Cafe
July 9 | T-Shirt Transfers
with Chandler TechShop
Bring your own t-shirt and create a DIY design that tells everyone how much you love STEAM! (Limited supply of kids and adult tees available for sale.)
July 16 | 3D Body Scanning & Printing
with ASU PRISM Lab’s Andrew Noble
See a live demonstration of 3D imaging technology and printing.
Camera Crazy
July 23 | Pinhole Camera
with TCA staff
Did you know that cameras see the world upside down? Learn about optics by creating your own cardboard tube pinhole camera.
July 30 | Abstract Geo Drawings
with geologist Brad Vance
Rocks aren’t just full of textures and colors on the outside. Be inspired by microscopic images of minerals to create abstract art.
Bridge Challenge
August 6 | Lego Master Builder
Live demonstration by a master builder from Tempe’s new Legoland Discovery Center. Try your own hand at building a load-bearing bridge.
Big Kid Workshops
Why let kids have all the fun at the TCA’s STEAM exhibition? Big Kids like science and art too! Join us for these Friday night events for the 21 and older crowd. Arrive early to grab a cocktail and a snack at “hello Friday” in the lobby. Then head into the Gallery for an arts and sciences inspired workshop.
Each workshop is Free and takes place in the Gallery from 6-8 p.m.
June 17 | T-Shirt Transfers
with TCA staff
We’re living in a DIY (do-it-yourself) culture of home remodeling and furniture refurbishing. Why not put your own creative touch on the American classic, the t-shirt!
BYOT (bring-your-own-tee) or purchase one from us. We’ll help you choose a logo on our computer, cut it with a vinyl plotter and iron it on your tee. Walk in with an ordinary shirt and leave looking extraordinary in your new STEAM inspired fashion.
July 22 | S.T.E.A.M.-Y Ladies Night Out
with artist Cyndi Coon and scientist Catherine Seiler
Did you know that people aren’t the only things that like “selfies?” Inspired by the work of artist Ernst Haeckel, this hands-on workshop includes down-to earth science talk about diatoms and the opportunity to draw your own mini “Cellfies.” It will be like taking a snap shot of your own cells!
Coon is the Chief Experience Officer and President of Laboratory5 Inc. and Seiler is a Program Manager at the Biobank Core Facility at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
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