{"id":34280,"date":"2025-02-28T10:57:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T10:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/?post_type=etn&p=34280"},"modified":"2025-04-22T09:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:55:13","slug":"tinkering-day","status":"publish","type":"etn","link":"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/tinkering-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinkering Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Join us for the second edition of Tinkering Day 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. Explore incredible creations from artists blending traditional Maltese craftsmanship with modern innovation, and engage in interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and inspiring talks that showcase the creativity within our community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Be part of the action by joining our team of volunteers, where you can share your skills, inspire others, and help keep the spirit of making alive!<\/p>\n

Repair Caf\u00e9<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

We’re looking for hands-on creators, problem-solvers, and fixers to help bring broken objects back to life at our Repair Caf\u00e9<\/span>. As a Tinkering Day volunteer, you\u2019ll work alongside like-minded makers, guide participants in repair techniques, and contribute to a community that values sustainability and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Sign up today<\/a> and be part of something truly hands-on!<\/p>\n

Have something broken? Bring it in. Our volunteer fixers will help you mend your items and give them a second life. From small household appliances to toys, clothes, or tools \u2013 if it\u2019s broken and portable, it\u2019s welcome.<\/p>\n

R<\/a>egister to participate.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Amateur 3D Design Competition<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Amateur 3D Design Competition powered by Invent 3D<\/em> which is also being organised as part of Tinkering Day, invites creative minds to take on one of three fun challenges and design a 3D-printable object that solves a common everyday problem. Whether it\u2019s a clever home gadget, a handy gaming accessory, or a simple solution to an everyday frustration, this competition is all about practical creativity. Participants are asked to submit a 3D model file (.STL) along with a short description explaining how their design makes life easier. All entries should be suitable for FDM printing\u2014so minimal supports, no extreme overhangs, and easy to print. The top five winning designs will each receive a 3D-printed version of their object, courtesy of Invent 3D, and will be selected based on creativity, practicality, and printability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Submit your design by midnight on Monday 5th May to vdc@vca.gov.mt<\/a> and bring your idea to life!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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