{"id":33249,"date":"2024-06-13T15:29:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T15:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/?post_type=etn&#038;p=33249"},"modified":"2024-09-07T07:39:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T07:39:11","slug":"tinkering-days","status":"publish","type":"etn","link":"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/tinkering-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinkering Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for the first-ever Tinkering Days at the Valletta Design Cluster, inspired by the global Maker Movement. This exciting event celebrates the ingenuity and passion of local inventors, makers, and hobbyists of all ages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tinkering-Days-Programme.pdf\">Tinkering Days Programme<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Showcase of Local Talent:<\/strong> Explore incredible creations from local artists like Denis Orlov, whose light paintings use special glass prisms to create multi-dimensional compositions of pure radiance. Marvel at Mark Borg\u2019s kinetic filigree sculptures, blending traditional Maltese craftsmanship with modern innovation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interactive Activities:<\/strong> Engage in hands-on workshops and demos, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rube Goldberg Machine for Children:<\/strong> Build your own chain reactions and moving machines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LEGO Robotics:<\/strong> Create and program your own robots.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interactive Sound:<\/strong> Explore real-time audio synthesis with Beluga Corp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Children\u2019s Tinkering Area:<\/strong> Enjoy woodworking, lasercutting, electronics, and robotics with Headstart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embroidery:<\/strong> Learn machine embroidery techniques with The Secret Rose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Build a Community:<\/strong> Connect with fellow makers, share ideas, and spark new collaborations. Discover innovative projects and gain inspiration from insightful talks and presentations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn &amp; Be Inspired:<\/strong> Attend workshops such as bread and butter making with Mark Camilleri, pottery with a fungal twist by Marica Lewis, and sustainable art by Anton Abela.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfect For:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Budding inventors and curious minds of all ages\u2014children, students, and adults!<\/li>\n<li>Anyone with a passion for DIY, tinkering, and creative exploration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Join Us:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, September 14th<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Valletta Design Cluster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:104\"><strong>Don&#8217;t miss this chance to unleash your inner maker and become part of a thriving creative community!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to ignite your creativity at the Valletta Design Cluster&#8217;s first-ever Tinkering Days! 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