Hartnell College Makerspace

Summer 2018 Workshops

Make a one page website with HTML and CSS

Dates: 05/26/2018, 06/02/2018, 06/20/2018, 07/11/2018, and 07/25/2018

Times: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Description: Join us and learn how to build a website from scratch with  HTML & CSS!

If you are looking to get your feet wet when it comes to programming, then this is the workshop for you. HTML and CSS are the backbone of all websites, and knowledge of them is a necessity if you are interested in things like web development, creating marketing emails, or even blogging! The web withoutHTML and CSS would be would be a world without colourful, pretty websites, not to mention the web applications we all use daily. It’s easy to learn, and was designed so that everyone - even non-programmers - can do it. No fancy programs are needed, just Notepad and a web browser!

Ages: 10 and higher

Lunch will not be provided, We will have a 30 minute break. There is no cafeteria or restaurants within walking distance. Bring a lunch.

Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-a-one-page-website-with-html-and-css-tickets-46252088241

Physical Computing with a Raspberry Pi and Python

Dates: June 18 to June 19

Times: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Description: This 2-day workshop will have you learning the basics of using a Raspberry Pi. We will then use the Raspberry Pi to make lights shine, engage a buzzer, and so much more. Bring your thinking hats as the possibilities are endless.

This workshop will help you be able to accomplish our intermediate workshops that will be offered later.

Ages: 12 and higher.

Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/physical-computing-with-a-raspberry-pi-and-python-tickets-46253977893

Engineering Design Challenge – Let it Glide

Dates: June 25 to June 29

Times: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Description:  Design and improve a glider made out of a shoebox that demonstrates the best glide properties when thrown.

Using the Engineering Design Process, students will develop and build a shoebox glider, and then improve it in terms of aircraft and wing materials, shapes, and structure, to produce the greatest glide slope (the ratio of the distance traveled to decrease in altitude) possible.

Supporting Science Investigations:

1. Exploring Glider Design - Assemble a balsa wood glider and explore the functions of its parts by flying it with a part removed or adjusted.
2. Air Force Three - Conduct three simple investigations to experience the effects of Bernoulli’s principle which states that as air moves faster, it exerts less pressure perpendicular to the direction the air is moving.
3. What's the Point? - Experience how an airplane wing can direct the air above and below it depending on the wing’s angle of attack as an application of Newton’s third law of motion

Ages: 12+

Sign Up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-and-learn-with-a-raspberry-pi-photo-booth-tickets-46252405189

Make and Learn with a Raspberry Pi – Photo Booth

Dates: July 16 to July 19 

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Description: Learn how to use Raspberry Pi, from beginner basics to advanced techniques. During this 3-day workshop you will be learning how to use a Raspberry Pi, what it takes to get it running. Then we will use the raspberry Pi and everyday recycled equipment to make a photo booth. That will take your photo and upload it to Twitter.

Programming knowledge is desired but not necessary. Enough coding will be provided to get the project running.

Ages: 12 and higher.

Sign Up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-and-learn-with-a-raspberry-pi-photo-booth-tickets-46252405189

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What the Makerspace at Hartnell College is and the overall goal

Imagine DIY meets education! Makerspace is not only a hackshop where you can go to learn how to use an arc welder for the afternoon, but an educational concept as well! A makerspace presents readily-available materials  that can act as a provocation for inquiry, as well as modern technology and items to invent with.

​Makerspace is more than a space itself, it is a mindset that can and should be taught. We have a student culture of individuals who have learned to consume technology; educational zombies with all of their technological skill residing in the swipe of an index finger. With a makerspace, we can move beyond consumption to creation! 

One quarter of Salinas Valley adults have a high-school diploma yet lack college education. Our students and workforce continue to lack important STEM skills. The makerspace allows us to acquire needed tools and, grow MAKERS who will learn skills, foster experimentation, and serve regional workforce needs.