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Thursday, July 4
 

11:00am CDT

Paper Dolls
Thursday July 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Remember making paper dolls? We have some wonderfully geeky paper dolls that you can come make with us! All ages Participants: Alicia Beck, Christina Gregerson, Anne Rementer
Thursday July 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

2:00pm CDT

Good Clean Fun - Sculpting
Thursday July 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Get set for some good clean fun while sculpting your very own gnome! We will use soap dough, which is pliable until left overnight, when it hardens into a usable bar of soap. These adorable gnomes are taught by Viking potter Renee Petersen. All ages Participants: Renee Petersen
Thursday July 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

5:00pm CDT

For the Fun of Counting: Seed Bead Lanyards
Thursday July 4, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Learn how to bead with the peyote stitch to make colorful designs that move and drape beautifully. You'll make a lanyard to take home. Ages 8+ Participants: Amy Mills
Thursday July 4, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

8:30pm CDT

Cardboard City
Thursday July 4, 2024 8:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
Join forces to create and build towers and vehicles to turn the Sandbox into a mini cardboard city. We will use this city for kids and members to cosplay, and unleash their inner Godzilla on Friday morning. All ages, under 8 may need assistance. Participants: Jen Anderson
Thursday July 4, 2024 8:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B
 
Friday, July 5
 

11:00am CDT

Monster Smash
Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Get your kids, get your costumes on, and come cosplay in our miniature cardboard city. Hulk smash your enemies and save the day! Parents, enjoy the commentary by Molly Glover, Nick Glover, and Matthew Kessen. Ages 12 and under Participants: Molly Glover, Nick Glover, Angie Anderson
Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

2:00pm CDT

Fun at Home with Microbiology
Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Explore the living, microbial world around you. Make your own petri dish and grow microbes from the environment around you. All ages Participants: T'Yanna Singleton, Amy Singleton
Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

5:00pm CDT

T-Shirt Modification
Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
We have an assortment of CONvergence t-shirts from past years for you to turn into a new style of top, or into a bag or a scarf. All ages, under 10 may need assistance Participants: Katie Nave, Electra Vincent, Beth Scudder
Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

8:30pm CDT

Nanoblocks
Friday July 5, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
How can nanotechnology help clean up pollution? In this activity we will use simple supplies like Velcro and pompoms to learn about how nanotechnology can be useful in cleaning up pollution in air and water. All ages. Participants: Miriam Krause, Safia Jilani
Friday July 5, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

10:00pm CDT

Sandbox After Dark: Adult Coloring and Paper Crafts
Friday July 5, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Adults! Come into the Sandbox for some low-key coloring and paper crafts. There will be multiple adult themed projects for you to pick from. We will be checking IDs at the door. Ages 18+ Participants: Sam Drewe
Friday July 5, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B
 
Saturday, July 6
 

11:00am CDT

Folder Fans
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
It's hot out there! Come make a paper handheld fan to help you keep your cool. All ages, under 6 may need assistance Participants: Caprice Stark
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

2:00pm CDT

Origami
Saturday July 6, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
New to origami? Come to the sandbox and learn how to make some cute things out of paper! All ages, under 8 may need assistance Participants: Susie R Kline, John Kline
Saturday July 6, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

5:00pm CDT

Cosplay for All: Jedi and Jawa Robes
Saturday July 6, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Learn how to make a Jedi or Jawa robe out of a thrifted sheet or tablecloth. No sewing needed! We're also excited to have a real, live Jawa join us! All ages Participants: Renee Petersen, Susanna Malak
Saturday July 6, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

8:30pm CDT

Living Room Electron Microscopy
Saturday July 6, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Ever wonder how a transmission electron microscope works? Now you can find out while making your own TEM-style images to take home! Ages 8+ Participants: Miriam Krause, Safia Jilani
Saturday July 6, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B
 
Sunday, July 7
 

11:00am CDT

Crayon's Corner
Sunday July 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
KIDS!! Bring your parents to this Exciting Story and Activity Hour. Crayon (Caryn Lengkeek) leads this wonderful CONvergence staple. Ages 12 and under Participants: Caryn Lengkeek
Sunday July 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B

12:30pm CDT

Spinning Art Yarn
Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Let's have a Spin-In! Bring your own drop spindle or use one of ours. We'll show some carding, and sit and spin awhile together. You can drop in or out any time. Bring any fiber project in your bag to work on too! All ages, under 8 may need assistance Participants: Ashley D Haapapuro
Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Hyatt 4 Great Lakes B
 


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