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March 2023 Classes at Tynkertopia

Classes in March are for THREE weeks rather than the usual FOUR weeks because we needed to offer makeup classes for a number of classes cancelled due to several snow closures. March classes start the week of March 6th.

All classes (except Sewing and Creative Movement) meet for 1 hour for 3 consecutive weeks. Descriptions of all classes and class fees are listed below.  We are excited to offer these STEAM learning opportunities to area children and youth. We reserve the right to cancel classes with less than 3 registrants. Call 928-326-3400 with questiions.

Notes

  • There are no classes the week of March 13 as this is Spring Break for most Flagstaff schools.
  • Please arrive at least five minutes before classes begin.

Click HERE to register and pay for March 2023 Classes.

TUESDAY CLASSES

  • Introduction to Origami
    • Dates: March 7, 21, 28
    • Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $30
    • Intended Audience: 2nd – 6th grade students
    • Instructor: Dr. Angela Yamauchi, Tynkertopia Program Coordinator
    • Description: Explore the art of folding paper! Learn the basics of folding technique and reading diagrams. Depending on student experience level and interest, activities may include folding easy flowers and animals to more complex designs, including modular origami models. Along the way, students can experience basic geometry concepts through hands-on activity. All materials provided by Tynkertopia.
  • Foundations of Dance
    • Dates: March 7, 21, 28
    • Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $25
    • Intended Audience: 1st – 5th grade students
    • Instructor: Jenna Papai, Tynkertopia Director
    • Description: In this class you will learn the basics of vocabulary, position, posture, musicality, and artistic expression that form the building blocks of virtually every type of of Dance from Ballet to Hip-Hop.
  • Introduction to Acting and Improv
    • Dates: March 7, 21, 28
    • Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $25
    • Intended Audience: 2nd – 6th grade students
    • Instructor: Jenna Papai, Tynkertopia Director
    • Description: A fun introduction to the basics of stage presence, emotional expression, character creation, and improvisation for the stage.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

  • Sewing
    • Dates: March 8, 22, 29
    • Time: 2 – 3:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $40
    • Intended Audience: Upper Elementary and Middle School Students, Adults
    • Instructor: Angela Price, Seamstress and Tynkertopia Volunteer
    • Description: Are you interested in learning to improve your sewing machine skills?. Join our three-week class  and create a lovely tote bag and learn how to insert a zipper in the bag. Sewing machines, fabric, and thread provided! Just bring your curiosity and imagination.
  • Lego Robotics 
    • Dates: March 8, 22, 29
    • Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $25
    • Intended Audience: Upper Elementary and Middle School Students
    • Instructor: Brenden Nielsen, Tynkertopia Neighborhood Youth Coordinator
    • Description: Building with LEGOs is a great way for kids of all ages to enhance their engineering skills and creativity. After each LEGO Club meeting, the creations will be taken apart so that they can be used to solve different challenges in the next LEGO Club meeting.
  • Lego Club 
    • Dates: March 8, 22, 29
    • Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $25
    • Intended Audience: Elementary and Middle School Students
    • Instructor: Brenden Nielsen, Tynkertopia Neighborhood Youth Coordinator
    • Description:LEGO Robotics helps kids enhance their engineering skills and creativity. This class will inspire participants’ imaginations and challenge their minds.
  • Take Apart and Peek Inside
    • Dates: March 8, 22, 29
    • Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $25
    • Intended Audience: Curious elementary, middle, and high school students
    • Instructor: Ward Davis, Retired Engineer and Tynkertopia Volunteer
    • Description: Each week, participants will use the Tynkertopia workshop and tools to take apart computers, laptops, cell phones, hard drives, and a variety of other electronic devices to learn about how each device works. When possible, they will repair the device so it can be repurposed.

THURSDAY CLASSES

  • How Computers Work
    • Dates: March 9, 23, 30
    • Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $25
    • Intended Audience: Upper Elementary and Middle School Students
    • Instructor: Brenden Nielsen, Tynkertopia Neighborhood Youth Coordinator
    • Description: Students will learn how computers work, including how the processor, memory, input and output devices work together to accomplish tasks. Kids will be introduced to ways they can use a computer for playing games, doing homework, and talking with friends. 
  • Introduction to Coding for Children Aged 4-6 Years
    • Dates: March 9, 23, 30
    • Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $25
    • Intended Audience: Ages 4-6 years
    • Instructor: Jenna Keany and colleagues, NAU Ph.D. Computer Science students
    • Description: Introduction to basic block coding principles using Code-A-Pillar, Code.org, and other hands-on and unplugged activities.
  • Coding for 2nd – 5th Grade Students
    • Dates: March 9, 23, 30
    • Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $25
    • Intended Audience: 2nd – 5th grade students
    • Instructor: Josh Collier, Computer Programer and Tynkertopia Volunteer
    • Description: Introduction to basic coding principles through gamified learning experiences using block-based coding languages consisting of text.  Students should be able to read on grade level.

FRIDAY CLASSES

  • Beginning Cooking
    • Dates: March 10, 24, 31
    • Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $30
    • Intended Audience: Elementary School  Students
    • Instructor:  Tynkertopia Staff
    • Description: During this class, we will prepare, cook, and eat a delicious and nutritious snack or mini-meal. All materials and food provided by Tynkertopia.
  • Children’s Story Hour
    • Dates: March 10, 24, 31
    • Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
    • Class Fee: $25
    • Intended Audience: Preschool Students
    • Instructor:  Dr. Alice Christie, Tynkertopia Founder and retired professor who taught children’s literature classes at ASU
    • Description: Immerse yourself and your child/ren in wonderful children’s literature. Listen to Dr. Alice read a well-known children’s book followed by an arts and crafts and STEAM projects inspired by the book.

SATURDAY CLASSES

      • Creative Movement for PK–K Students
        • Dates: March 11, 25, April 1
        • Time: 10:15 – 11:00 AM
        • Class Fee: $20
        • Intended Audience: Preschool through Kindergarden Students
        • Instructor: Jenna Papai, Tynkertopia Director
        • Description: Explore movement and music while nurturing creativity and developing physical skill, grace and agility.
        • Introduction to 3D Printers 
          • Dates: March 11, 25, April 1
          • Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
          • Class Fee: $35 (includes all materials for 3D printing)
          • Intended Audience: Upper Elementary through Middle School Students who are first-time users of 3D printers
          • Instructor: Jenna Papai, Tynkertopia Director
          • Description: Learn to use introductory Computer Aided Design software to design 3D models. Learn the basics of 3D printing to print and test our models using Tynkertopia’s two 3D printers. All materials provided by Tynkertopia.

          Please call 928-326-3400 if you have any questions about classes or would like to request other classes for the future. Thanks!