(maker)SPACE Spring 2021

The (maker)SPACE—Supporting Prototyping And Creativity in Education—program is designed for people who are interested in honing their maker skills and are seeking employment in fabrication laboratories and makerspaces within community centers, libraries, and educational settings. The program provides instruction and support for building models and prototypes, strategies to spark innovation and invention, and creative problem-solving and collaboration.

Participants will learn how to use all of the essential tools of a Makerspace. With the included starter pack of materials and a yearlong membership to the KCI Makerspace, participants will have plenty of opportunities to practice new skills and will enjoy access to ongoing support from a dedicated and skilled staff.

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to COVID closure for part of the program length, membership to the KCI Makerspace will be extended through 2023 for this cohort. Additionally, all participants will receive multiple make-at-home materials and tool kits during the months we cannot meet in person, including a 3D printer!

As part of the program, participants will complete all of the courses required to earn the Makerspace Coordinator Certificate. This certificate— currently the only one in California that is state-approved—is ideal for classified and certificated personnel at school sites, community center volunteers and employees, librarians and assistants, and anyone interested in becoming a creative and collaborative member of a makerspace.

The Spring cohort will include nine virtual Friday evening sessions and nine in-person* (COVID Permitting) full day Saturday sessions, currently scheduled for the following dates in 2021:

March 19th and 20th

April 16th and 17th

May 14th and 15th

June 18th and 19th

July 16th and 17th

August 13th and 14th

October 8th and 9th

November 12th and 13th

December 10th and 11th

Please note that we are limited to running one cohort at a time, and space is EXTREMELY limited in a cohort. Sign up as early as possible to guarantee your spot!

Tickets are limited to California residents who have been continuously residing in the state for at least two years. Non-residents should contact programs@krauseinnovationcenter.org to discuss alternative methods for reserving a space in the program.