Design, Build & Play: Summer Board Game workshop, at the Makerspace, Pakenham Branch
July 17 – August 22
Ages 10–16
This summer, join a hands-on board game makerspace workshop, a fun and creative 3-day program where participants play a game, redesign it, and physically build new components using real makerspace tools!
What to Expect:
Each 3-day session (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1–4:30 PM) begins with group gameplay, followed by brainstorming and hands-on building time in the library Makerspace. Every week features a different board game and unique projects. No experience is required, just creativity and a willingness to try something new!
Participants will learn to use: Cricut, Laser cutter, Heat press, Button maker, craft tools and everyday materials.
Together, we’ll create: custom game pieces, redesigned boards, new rules and card sets, dice towers, organizers & more!
Orientation Day (and REGISTRATION DAY) – Everyone Welcome – drop-in Thursday, 17 July from 1–5 PM at the Pakenham Branch to:
- Try out some board games
- Explore the makerspace
- Ask questions
- REGISTER in person (online registration will be available for people who can’t register on orientation day)
At the end of the summer, participants will showcase their collaborative upgraded board games in a celebration open to all who took part. Limited spots are available each week. Registration opens on Orientation Day in person: Thursday, 17 July.