The next session of the afterschool program runs from March 6 through April 19. Registration is now open. Additional middle school programs will be open for registration February 6.
Please be sure to check the location of your child's class when registering. All classes for K-4 are held at the Seminary Building in Waterbury Center. However, locations vary for middle school classes. Parents should also review the info sent via a link in your class confirmation. This info answers most questions about the afterschool program. This info is also available on the website: Afterschool Parent Info
MakerSphere is partnering with Vermont Works For Women to bring the Rosie's Girls afterschool program to our community. Their program is described as follows: "At Rosie’s Girls, youth are introduced to skills
and career fields that are nontraditional for their gender through hands-on learning in a supportive and empowering environment. In addition to trades and technical learning, youth learn from our social and emotional curriculum known as “Power Skills” to help them navigate school, friendships, and societal issues. Our staff create a safe space for youth to step outside their comfort zones, make new friends, and build confidence in exploring their passions."
This program will be offered in our next afterschool session that begins in March. Registration will open February 8th. In addition to this program, MakerSphere expects to offer a Rosie’s Girls week-long summer day camp this year. Stay tuned for details.
Summer Camps
MakerSphere will offer a number of summer camps once again this year for all ages. The summer camp schedule will be available soon with a planned registration opening date of February 15.
New Adult Workshops
Ukrainian Egg Design & Dyeing Workshop
March 2nd
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
at the MakerSphere Shop
327 US Rte 2, Waterbury
This popular springtime workshop is back once again! Learn how to make beautiful Ukrainian Easter eggs with instructor Katya d'Angelo. Eggs are drawn on using wax as a resist and then dyed in different colors, resulting in beautiful multicolored patterns. Early registration is highly recommended as this workshop is very popular and fills quickly!
Intro to Polymer Clay Beads
February 24th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teens & Adults
at the MakerSphere Shop
327 US Rte 2, Waterbury
In this introductory class, students will first learn about the properties of polymer clay and explore some of the many possibilities for creating objects and jewelry. Students will learn about handling, cutting, rolling and how to create a colorful marbelized clay for jewelry. Participants will create, bake and string a completed necklace to take home.
MakerSphere is hosting two fun family events on February 4th as part of Winterfest! These events are free and do not require registration. Beat the winter blues and join in the fun!
The students have been working hard on their games for the cardboard arcade. They are excited and ready for you to play! We hope you can come and support these designers and makers!
Our mission is dedicated to fostering creativity in our community by providing educational opportunities and workspace for all ages. We help people share their knowledge and build their creative skills in the arts, crafts and trades.
MakerSphere is a 501(c)3 nonprofit which depends on support from people like you! Please consider helping us to continue our mission to build a community of artists and makers and to provide opportunities for people of all ages to grow and to build skills. Please click here to visit our support page to learn ways that you can help. Thank you for your support!
