Maker Playground was introduced as a Fishers Parks Facility in 2021. Since then it has been providing the community with introductions to hands-on activities, membership access, and educational partnerships. With the goal to provide an accessible makerspace to train the next generation of tradespeople. Our anniversary party will feature live entertainment, free drinks, demonstrations, activities, and information on upcoming woodworking classes and metalworking classes taught by Latinas Welding Guild.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use the equipment in a woodshop, operate a CNC router, or bring your ideas to life using 3D design software? Our on-going Shop Class series will give you the experience you need to create with a variety of materials. Classes are available to anyone ages 14+ and FREE for Maker Playground members.
In the Household Heroes series, you will learn how to perform general household tasks and repairs and increase your confidence in taking on DIY projects around your home!
This 48-hr National Maker Competition is organized by Make48. Maker Playground has been Chosen this year as the Indianapolis host for this competition!
Teams are presented with a challenge from the challenge sponsor and must draft a solution, design a model, and create a physical prototype. At the end of the competition, teams will create a sales sheet and presentation producing a 1-minute marketing video to pitch their idea to the panel of judges. This year's Challenge Theme is "Food Preservation & the Supply Chain: Food at the right place, at the right time".
Teams have a chance to win $2000 and advanced to compete in the nationals in March 2023! Teams will consist of 2-4 people and can be as inexperienced or experienced. All it takes is one good idea and we will have tool techs and machine specialists on site to help you with the fabrication process.
The Needle & Thread Society is for any person who practices or is interested in getting started with fiber art. Fiber art is anything that involves a stitch, thread, yarn, or a needle, like embroidery, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, weaving, needle punch, and beyond.
Want to make something and not sure where to start, come build & play in project alley. Back and better than before, our Ring & Hook Build & Play kit is a project you can create using materials and tools provided by the Maker Playground. Complete the instructions using hand tools you can check out to use, and you can walk away with a game to enjoy at your home. Visit us Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri from 1pm-7pm and Saturday 2pm-7pm to get your game-kit today.
For full list of available classes and events, you can visit the Parks Activity Catalog.