Kids Technology Classes in Boston, MA

Explore techniques, materials, and innovative combinations, to create fun and unique collages. Students will explore this exciting media each day while learning about the elements of art; texture, pattern and color! For many art classes there are basic materials you’ll need to have on hand this summer: Pencils #2 Erasers Pencil Sharpener Ruler...

Bring your characters and ideas to life in both 2D and 3D form. Projects include flip books, charcoal animations, 3D text animations using found materials and claymation. Students will learn the fundamentals of storytelling and basic animation skills in this fun, collaborative class. NOTE: These class meets at the Brookline Teen Center. Students must...

Life in the fast lane! If you dream of motion and movement, this is the class for you. Learn about different types of vehicles, transportation models, and ideas in sustainable urban mobility. Think outside the box to build a unique pinewood derby racer. Then learn skills to trick out your bike, experiment with motors, and install custom coded electronics....

3D printing is manufacturing of the future, right here and now. Learn the foundations of coding and computer-aided design (CAD) principles using BlocksCAD, an innovative and fun learning tool. Build on the introductory concepts, including loops, variables, and modules, to create unique, personalized, three-dimensional designs. Then see these design...

Enjoy a relaxed, but full day of vacation-day making. Participants will rotate through stations while working on a cohesive project involving multiple making activities. Stations may include laser cutting and building, woodworking, CNC carving, electronics, art, 3D modeling and printing, sewing, fiber and more. Get hooked on making with this one-day...

In this class, we'll go back to the early days of Disney-style animation. By hand drawing with notepads, you'll learn the skills to give movement to your drawing and create short story clips.

Learn basic principles of electronics, coding and how to control electro-mechanical components to build a simple machine. Electronics, motors, machines, building, coding and fun! Materials included This class is for Grade 6th and up.

If you can think it, you can model it! Discover the ever evolving world of 3D modeling and making. Participants will be introduced to a variety of software tools for 3D modeling and then learn all about the machines, materials, and hands-on techniques to make these models. One is not enough? Learn how models can be reproduced in different 3D printing...

Formerly known as Characters and Comics, this class will focus on character development and storytelling. Over the session, we will experiment with different illustration techniques and design a cast of characters.  Through drawing and writing exercises, we will develop our characters' personalities, backstories and create the world they live...

Do you wish you had a pool? Maybe an amusement park in your own house? It can all come true with a mini dream house… In this class, students will brainstorm, design and construct their own personalized playhouse. Using common packaging materials and recyclable containers, students will think creatively about material as they build and decorate. A...

Got time for a morning of cooking? Join us in preparing a delicious lunch, then eat it before you go home.

An Art Installation Based on Climate Change and How it Affects the Rainforest This week we will explore how climate change affects the animals in the Rainforest. Artists will create endangered animals using weaving, paper mache, and mixed-media techniques. Endangered animals include: Jaguar Golden Lion Tamarin Giant Otters Hyacinth Macaw and...

Using stories to visualize yoga positions helps children learn the art of yoga, how it frees up our minds, bodies and emotions.  Art projects starring animals using drawing, painting, collage and more will be explored at each class. Children should bring yoga mats if possible.

Children learn yoga poses through storytelling.  Children relate easier and retain poses when they can visualize what is being taught. The art of yoga, what is yoga, what does it do for our mind, body and emotions is explored.

Children learn yoga poses through storytelling.  Children relate easier and retain poses when they can visualize what is being taught. The art of yoga, what is yoga, what does it do for our mind, body and emotions is explored.