Through the Wardrobe
Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia!
In this immersive, hands-on STEAM workshop inspired by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, students will explore the intersection of engineering, creativity, art, and design as they take on challenges inspired by the magical world of Narnia.
Students will have the opportunity to design and create their own portal to Narnia, imagining how they might build a gateway between two worlds. They will also enter the royal armory to design and construct their own fantasy weapon prop, using safe, age-appropriate materials and engineering principles to create a unique piece inspired by Narnian characters and stories. To complete their transformation into Narnian royalty, students will design and build their own crown fit for a King or Queen of Narnia.
Throughout the workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of prop making and design, exploring how artists, engineers, costume designers, and set designers bring fictional worlds to life. They'll practice brainstorming, sketching, prototyping, building, and refining their creations while making connections between storytelling and the STEAM disciplines.
Students will:
- Explore the engineering design process through hands-on challenges
- Design and build their own portal inspired by the wardrobe
- Create a safe fantasy weapon prop using creative design and engineering
- Design and construct a crown fit for Narnian royalty
- Learn the fundamentals of prop making and prop design
- Explore character-inspired costume and world design
- Practice planning, prototyping, building, and improving their creations
- Develop creative problem-solving, engineering, and design skills
- Discover how art, storytelling, and engineering work together to create immersive worlds
Whether they imagine themselves as a brave adventurer, a royal ruler, or a master designer, students will leave with their own unique creations and a deeper understanding of how STEAM skills can bring the worlds of imagination to life.
The wardrobe is waiting. Are you ready to step through?