Down the Rabbit Hole
Step through the looking glass and into a world where creativity, engineering, and imagination come together!
In this whimsical, hands-on STEAM workshop, students will journey into the fantastical world of Alice in Wonderland while developing their engineering and design skills. Inspired by the Mad Hatter's unforgettable tea party, students will design and create their own imaginative tea party hats and sets, transforming their ideas into unique works of wearable art.
Along the way, young creators will explore the foundations of costume design, set design, and Lino cut printmaking. Students will experiment with patterns, textures, shapes, and visual storytelling as they learn how designers and engineers bring fantastical worlds to life.
Through hands-on challenges and creative exploration, students will practice the engineering design process—imagining, planning, building, testing, and improving their creations. Whether they're designing an extraordinary hat, constructing a whimsical tea party scene, or creating their own Lino prints on fabric, students will be encouraged to think creatively, solve problems, and make their ideas come to life.
Students will:
- Explore the engineering design process through hands-on creative challenges
- Design and build their own whimsical tea party hats
- Create imaginative tea party sets and miniature environments
- Learn introductory Lino cut printmaking techniques
- Explore the basics of costume and set design
- Experiment with patterns, textures, and visual storytelling
- Develop problem-solving, creativity, and engineering skill
The rabbit hole is waiting. Are you ready to see where your imagination takes you?