MAKER CITY workshops (AGES 8+)
Want to gain new skills or use the skills you have to explore more creative making activities? Check out our workshops below.
Intro to Maker City
First Saturdays of the Month | 10 AM - Noon
Interested in Maker City but not sure how to get started? These introductory sessions are perfect for youth who are just turning 8 or have never participated in Maker City. Participants will receive a tour, try some guided activities, and then have free time to explore and create. Introductory workshops are FREE with membership or paid admission. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Upcoming Sessions: December 6
Winter Wonders in Mosaics - Class is full; join wait list
Saturday, December 20 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Get ready to create some festive fun! In this hands-on workshop, kids ages 8 and up will design their own colorful holiday-themed mosaics using tiles, beads, gems, and more. Whether it’s a sparkling snowflake, a cheerful tree, or a cozy winter scene, each creation will be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. This is the perfect way to celebrate the season with creativity, color, and a little holiday magic.
Pre-registration required, ages 8+
Members: $12; Visitors: $15
Snowman Science: Create a Fizzy Snow Globe
Saturday, January 17 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Get ready to mix science and creativity in this hands-on workshop designed for curious kids! In "Snowman Science," participants will build their own snowman-themed snow globe—with a twist! Instead of just shaking up snow, kids will trigger a fun, safe chemical reaction inside the globe to make it bubble, fizz, and swirl like a winter storm. Along the way, they'll learn the basics of chemical reactions while crafting a magical, take-home globe.
Pre-registration required, ages 8+
Members: $12; Visitors: $15
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Workshops are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call the museum if you would like to check on class status. You may complete the registration form and waiver online. Payment must be received by Explore More to secure a space in the class. We are only able to accept credit card payments in person and through online registration. We regret that we are unable to accept credit card payment over the phone and cannot hold spots, for any length of time, while waiting for a payment to arrive. In the event that minimum enrollments are not met, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule classes. If this occurs, your entire fee will be refunded. There are no refunds for classes dropped less than 10 business days before class begins. A 50% refund will be issued if the museum is notified in writing at least 10 business days before class starts.
PHOTO WAIVER:
Explore More Discovery Museum reserves the right to use photos taken during classes and workshops for use in marketing. If you do not wish to have your child’s photo used for the museum’s purposes, please submit a request in writing with your registration form.
PICK UP/DROP OFF:
Please check in with your child at the front desk at 150 South Main Street in downtown Harrisonburg no more than 10 minutes before the class begins. The museum asks that each child be signed in at the beginning of class and signed out at the end. If someone other than the child’s parent or guardian is picking the child up from class, please notify the museum.