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: October 4, November 1
Hands-On Puppets: Craft Your Own Character
Saturday, October 18 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Calling all young makers ages 8 and up! In this fun and creative workshop, kids will design and build their own unique puppets using fabric, foam, felt, and other colorful materials. They'll explore character creation, learn basic construction techniques, and even try out simple performance tips to bring their puppets to life! This is a great way for kids to express their imagination, develop hands-on skills, and have a blast doing it.
Pre-registration required, ages 8+
Members: $12; Visitors: $15
Loop by Loop: Create with Latch Hook
Saturday, November 15 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Get ready to loop, pull, and create in this hands-on latch hook workshop just for kids! Using colorful yarn and simple tools, young artists will learn the basics of latch hooking while designing their own mini rug or wall hanging. It’s a fun and relaxing way to explore texture, color, and creativity—no sewing or experience needed! By the end of the session, each participant will go home with a fuzzy, one-of-a-kind masterpiece they made themselves.
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.