Saturday, April 5, 2025
Do you know what a machinist is? Did you know that they use advanced technology to precisely create tools, machine parts, and other objects within a thousandth of an inch? Join us as we dive into TinkerCAD, a user-friendly version of the real technology machinists use! Design and decorate your own tool keychain. Then, after the session, take your design to your local public library to get it 3D printed!
Time
Ages 7-12: 8 am PT • 9 am MT • 10 am CT • 11 am ET • 12 pm AT
Ages 13-17: 10 am PT • 11 am MT • 12 pm CT • 1 pm ET • 2 pm AT
Materials and Preparation
The activity can be done in a web browser. To participate, you will need a TinkerCAD account (sign up here) and a computer with an internet connection.
Meet the Expert
Ariana Vaillancourt
Ariana Vaillancourt is a hands-on problem solver who turns raw materials into real-life creations as a CNC Set-Up Operator in the plastic moulding industry. She’s been mastering high-tech machines for three years, but her favorite thing is sparking curiosity in young minds. Whether she’s teaching, building, or experimenting, Ariana loves showing that science and technology are all about creativity and fun. She believes that the best way to learn is by doing—getting messy, testing ideas, and never being afraid to try!
This programming was developed by Ariana Vaillancourt, Mikaela Moore, and Sydney Brooks.
