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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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