Soldering Can Be Fun
On Sat. June 27, 2015 Toronto Reference Library hosted a Soldering Workshop in the Browsery. Happily the rain did not dampen anyone's enthusiasm for learning a new skill.
Over two hours nearly 50 rocket ships and Snowbots were made by young and old alike.
Don't worry if you missed the fun. Maker Festival is coming to the Toronto Reference Library in August and you will get another chance to learn how to solder and much, much more.
Maker Festival is a 2-day celebration of all things "maker."
Come out for two days of discovery, experimentation and innovation. Meet over 100 local makers, tinkerers, inventors and tech enthusiasts. There's fun for all ages and skill levels.
Curious about 3D printing, wearable technology, and electronics? Want to learn more about robotics, woodworking and soldering? Maker Festival Toronto has it all!
Day 1 – Sat Aug 01, 2015 - 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day 2 – Sun Aug 02, 2015 - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
See you all there!
4 thoughts on “Soldering Can Be Fun”
I highly endorse what is happening in the library system. As a former Industrial Arts teacher in the public system, I watched the wholesale closure of the hands on programs in grades 6-8 and the destruction of the technical programs at the secondary level. At my last school (2011) , my marks were placed under Dance and Drama, two new programs brought forth by the Ministry of Education. You are doing a great job at educating the future, something the education system has tossed aside, putting in place “Smart Boards”.
Hi George,
Thank-you so much for the encouraging feedback.
Our 3 new Digital Innovation Hubs are getting a lot of use by makers of all kinds.
And we hope you enjoy Maker Festival with us next month – it is filled with amazing people and inspiring ideas.
Dawn
My 14 year old son would like to volunteer in the Maker Faire. he volunteered last year and he had so much fun. This year, I do not know where to register for the volunteers.
Hi! Maker Faire is now Maker Festival and they are indded accepting volunteers.
Here is the link:
http://makerfestival.ca/volunteer/
Hope your son has fun.
🙂
Dawn