Jan
28
1:00 PM13:00
Aug
20
1:30 PM13:30
Mommy & Me STEM Building!
Dads are welcome too! Our focus will be on enhancing preschool aged kid’s skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each week we'll provide new activities that will enlighten your child's curiosity about the world. Some weeks we’ll be doing fun explosive experiments and some we’ll be building using recycled materials, LEGO, K'nex, wood blocks, tools and all the resources here at The Maker Mill. Click here for more information and to register.
Dates: August 20th
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Recommended Grade: Ages 3 to 6 year olds
Cost: $10
Jul
16
6:00 PM18:00
Teen & Tween Night Out
Teen & Tween Night Out (Free for Members)
16.00
Stachey's Pizza & Water Included
Are your teens looking for a fun & safe night out? Have fun playing Xbox, PC games, board games, listening to music, singing Karaoke, play Magic of the Gathering and more. Do you have a creative side? Than lets sketch and color with our many adult coloring books.
The kids will have so much fun learning new games with piers & our high school staff.
Date: Saturday, July 16th
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Grades: 5th - 8th
Register Here
Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00
Pokemon, Pizza, & Instant Challenges
Drop the Kids Off For A Special Parents Night Out!!!
Join us for a special night at The Maker Mill & bring your Pokémon cards to share, trade or play games with friends.
**NEW** for our July Pokémon we'll be doing introducing some instant challenges. Instant Challenges are about 10 minute mini-challenges, which can be technical (e.g., build a tower to support weight), theatrical (e.g., plan and preform a skit that incorporates these elements), or a mix of the two. There's a big focus on teamwork and creative problem solving.
Date: Friday, July 15th
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Grades: K-8th
Learn & Play The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Trade Cards With Your Friends
Battle With Cards
Play Pokemon Minecraft on our Servers
Limbo and other competitions to win Pokémon cards
Play Xbox Games
Make New Friends
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00
Mommy & Me STEM Building!
Dads are welcome too! Our focus will be on enhancing preschool aged kid’s skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each week we'll provide new activities that will enlighten your child's curiosity about the world. Some weeks we’ll be doing fun explosive experiments and some we’ll be building using recycled materials, LEGO, K'nex, wood blocks, tools and all the resources here at The Maker Mill. Click here for more information and to register.
Dates: June 8th
Time: 10am-12pm
Recommended Grade: Ages 3+
Cost: $10
Click here for more information about our Saturday Mommy & Me STEM Building offerings
May
15
2:00 PM14:00
Passion for Fashion Sewing Show!
Calling all fashionistas... Have you sewn something that you would like to share, but you don't know when or where? Here's your chance to walk down the runway and show off your style! The Passion for Fashion Sewing Show is the place to be if you love creating new clothes with your sewing machine and are excited to show off your unique style. You'll even get to pose for a stylish photo shoot before walking the runway in front of an admiring audience. Join the fun and show off your me-made clothing!
Upon arrival, each fashion show participant will be styled and photographed for a keepsake picture to remember the event. Participants will then model their fashions while an emcee reads a description of their creations. The Fashion Show is not limited to Maker Mill sewing students – all sewists and young designers are encouraged to take part! More than one garment/outfit per participant is welcome. The runway portion of the fashion show will be followed by a short reception with refreshments allowing all the models to talk more about their creations. Strut your stuff at the first Passion for Fashion Sewing Show!
Fashion Student- Free
Family & Friends- $5 cover charge at the door
Children- $2 cover charge at the door
Please contact sewing teacher Carrie Midura to reserve your spot carrieandfitz@gmail.com or 508.846.8673.
May
14
3:00 PM15:00
Joint Summer Workshop Open House - The Maker Mill & Taste Buds Kitchen
Looking for summer programs for the kids? Come check out our free joint Summer Workshop Open House with Taste Buds Kitchen on Saturday, May 14th at 3pm! We will be holding the informational session outside in the court yard, if it rains we will move into The Maker Mill.
Date: Saturday, May 14th
Time: 3pm - 4pm
The Maker Mill will be offering 10% off all Full Week Registrations (Full Day or Half Day)
May
14
10:00 AM10:00
Scratch Day @ The Maker Mill
Join The Maker Mill in North Andover to celebrate Scratch Day on May 14th. This fun hands-on event will get your creative juices flowing as you explore and learn to use Scratch to code your very own game. Cost is free, please call 978-258-0883 or E-mail Kelly@themakermill.com to reserve your one hour spot.
Time Slots:
- 10am - 11am
- 11am - 12pm
Event Plans
- Hands-on introductory sessions of Scratch
- View and play with several student projects
- What is Scratch?
Scratch is a free desktop and online multimedia authoring tool that can be used by students, scholars, teachers, and parents to easily create games and provide a stepping stone to the more advanced world of computer programming or even be used for a range of educational and entertainment constructivist purposes from math and science projects, including simulations and visualizations of experiments, recording lectures with animated presentations, to social sciences animated stories, and interactive art and music.
Want to stay and explore before or after? We're offing 1/2 off Drop-in rate of $7.50
May
4
5:30 PM17:30
Girl Can- FREE Workshop
Join us for a special "Girls Only" pilot program, learning about many different aspects of STEAM and STEM. Maria will lead you through Simple electronics in the Free workshop. This workshop is interactive and very hands-on, the girls will have input in future projects.
Wednesday May 4th
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Recommended Grade: 2nd+
Cost: FREE!
Please call us at 978-258-0883 or E-mail Kelly@themakermill.com to reserve your spot.
We'll also be offering 10% off summer workshop registrations at this time, Offer Valid on:
• Full Week Workshops
• Morning (9am - 12pm) Full Week Workshops
• Afternoon (1pm - 4pm) Full Week Workshops
• Or any combination that is 5+ days
May
2
to May 7
Star Wars Days!
STAR WARS EVENT
Join us for our Star Wars event and create Light Sabers, Crafts and LED Star Wars Creations. Purchase a ticket and use it Monday - Thursday or Saturday (Closed Friday) hours are listed below.
Age: K - 8th
When:
- Monday - Thursday: 2:45pm - 7pm
- Saturday: 9am - 3pm
Price: $10.00 per child (multi child discount for 3 or more) Click here to purchase a pass.
Apr
27
5:30 PM17:30
Pokemon Club FREE WORKSHOP
Learn how to play Pokemon while secretly practicing MATH skills in a creative and fun way with your favorite cards. We will learn strategies for solving basic counting problems. This class is designed to stimulate enthusiasm and love for Mathematics, to teach major strategies for problem solving, and to strengthen mathematical intuition.
Wednesday April 27th
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Recommended Grade: Grade: 1st+
Cost: FREE!
Please call us at 978-258-0883 or E-mail Kelly@themakermill.com to reserve your spot.
We'll also be offering 10% off summer workshop registrations at this time, Offer Valid on:
• Full Week Workshops
• Morning (9am - 12pm) Full Week Workshops
• Afternoon (1pm - 4pm) Full Week Workshops
• Or any combination that is 5+ days
Apr
13
5:30 PM17:30
Young M.C. Escher- FREE WORKSHOP
Where art meets math. In this class the kids will explore the beautiful art of M.C. Escher and learn about one of following: tiling of a plane, construction with pencil and ruler, 2-d work with pencil and with watercolors.
When: Wednesday April 13th
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Grades: K-4th
Please call us at 978-258-0883 or E-mail Kelly@themakermill.com to reserve your spot.
We'll also be offering 10% off summer workshop registrations at this time, Offer Valid on:
• Full Week Workshops
• Morning (9am - 12pm) Full Week Workshops
• Afternoon (1pm - 4pm) Full Week Workshops
• Or any combination that is 5+ days
Apr
6
5:30 PM17:30
Tangle Your Name- FREE WORKSHOP
Become an artist using the Tangle
Colony!
The Tangle Colony Technique are pieces of unplanned, abstract, art created through a very specific Method from an ensemble of simple, structured patterns called tangles. The Tangle Colony Technique is not only exquisitely beautiful, they are fun and relaxing to create.
And anyone can do it!
When: Wednesday April 6th
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Ages: 6+
Please call us at 978-258-0883 or E-mail Hollie@themakermill.com to reserve your spot.
We'll also be offering 10% off summer workshop registrations at this time, Offer Valid on:
• Full Week Workshops
• Morning (9am - 12pm) Full Week Workshops
• Afternoon (1pm - 4pm) Full Week Workshops
• Or any combination that is 5+ days
Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00
Pokemon, Pizza, Play, Magic & Tricks April 1st
Drop the Kids Off For A Special Parents Night Out!!!
Join us for a special night at The Maker Mill & bring your Pokémon cards to share, trade or play games with friends.
Happy April Fools Day! Come with your best tricks to fool your friends. We'll also have some new tricks and magic to share.
Date: Friday, April 1st
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Grades: K-8th
Learn & Play The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Trade Cards With Your Friends
Battle With Cards
Play Pokemon Minecraft on our Servers
Limbo and other competitions to win Pokémon cards
Play Xbox Games
Make New Friends
Feb
16
to Feb 18
Slumber Party Sewing Week! (February 16th-18th)
Who said you couldn't get anything done in your pajamas? Join us for a special sleepover-themed sewing projects during school vacation week at The Maker Mill! From pajama pants and pillowcases to eye masks and overnight bags, you'll have fun making everything you need for your next overnight adventure. Additional themed craft projects, games, and free sewing time will be added as time allows. All project materials are included in the workshop fee and participants are encouraged to come dressed in their pajamas and slippers (or other indoor shoes). Stuffed animal guests are also welcome!
Please bring a peanut-free lunch, snacks, and water... and your creativity! Sewing experience is recommended but not required. A limited number of sewing machines are available for use during class or you may bring your own.
Tuesday: Tote Bag & Matching Snack Bag
Wednesday: Pillowcase
Thursday: Pajama Pants
Time:
- Full Day: 8:30am - 5:00pm (9am - 4pm Sewing Time)
Recommended Grade: 2nd+
Instructor: Carrie Midura
Feb
3
10:00 AM10:00
Early STEM building
Join us at The Maker Mill every Wednesday at 10am for some early STEM building! Our focus will be on enhancing preschool aged kid’s skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each week will feature Stories and interactive books such as Speakaboos Story Books with a take home project.
Every: Wednesday
Time: 10am
Recommended Grade: Preschool (2-5 year olds)
This Wednesdays (2/3) topic will be Things that go!
Jan
27
10:00 AM10:00
Mini Maker Story Time
Join us at The Maker Mill for a special Makers Story Time! Each week we'll be reading books and exploring different topics. This is a fun hands on Event! We will be exploring Stories and interactive books such as Speakaboos Story Books & working on a take home craft based on our book topic.
When: January 27th
Time: 10:00AM
Ages: 2-6 ( moms and dads too)
Cost: $10 drop-in fee, free for members
**Drop-in fee also gets you access to our open play space 9:00-12:00.
Jan
20
10:00 AM10:00
Mini Maker Story Time
Join us at The Maker Mill for a special Makers Story Time! Each week we'll be reading books and exploring different topics. This is a fun hands on Event! We will be exploring Stories and interactive books such as Speakaboos Story Books & working on a take home project each week.
When: Wednesday January 20th
Time: 10:00AM
Ages: 2-6 (moms and dads too)
Cost: $10 drop-in fee, free for members
**Drop-in fee also gets you access to our open play space 9:00-12:00.
Dec
11
5:30 PM17:30
Pokemon, Pizza Play
Drop the Kids Off For A Special Parents Night Out!!!
Join us for a special night at The Maker Mill & bring your Pokémon cards to share, trade or play games with friends.
Grade: K-8th
Cost: $20.00 ($15.00 for up to 2 additional siblings)
Learn & Play The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Trade Cards With Your Friends
Battle With Cards
Play Pokemon Minecraft on our Servers
Limbo and other competitions to win Pokémon cards
Play Xbox Games
Make New Friends
Dec
7
to Dec 12
"FREE" Hour of Code Week - An Hour of Code with Star Wars!
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and less students are studying it than a decade ago.
That’s why The Maker Mill is joining in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 7-13). More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried an Hour of Code.
Our Hour of Code is a statement that The Maker Mill is ready to teach these foundational 21st century skills. To continue bringing programming activities to your students, we want to make our Hour of Code event huge. I encourage you to volunteer, reach out to local media, share the news on social media channels and consider hosting additional Hour of Code events in the community.
https://hourofcode.com/us
https://code.org/
Date/Time:
- Monday - Thursday December 7-10th / 2:45pm - 7pm
- Saturday, December 12th / 10am - 3pm
Nov
28
to Dec 12
Small Business Sale
Looking to Support small Local businesses this Holiday Season?
Buy One Get one Free
Drop-in & Drop-off passes
Plus
15% off: Workshops & Merchandise
Code:SBSaturday2015
$25 off: Birthday party
(Please call 978-258-0883)
Expires 12/12/15
Nov
21
12:00 PM12:00
Weekend Happenings: Lego® Building
Come join us at The Maker Mill Saturday for a fun Lego® project.
Project: Minecraft Lego® & Lego® Catapults
Date: Saturday 11/14/15
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pmrade: K-4th Grade
Price: $10, Free for Members
Nov
14
12:00 PM12:00
Knitting Club & Learn to Knit
Knitting Club
All are welcome to join in & share their skills in our 1st learn to knit meeting. We welcome advanced and newcomers of all ages to join us at The Maker Mill for a FREE knitting hour.
We will start with a scarf for our learners
Please bring your supplies
Call to Register: 978-258-0883
Oct
30
5:30 PM17:30
Halloween Madness-Parents Night out!
Join us for a special night at The Maker Mill, and feel free to come in costume to this drop-off event. We will create Halloween crafts, pumpkin investigations, animations, Minecraft, face-painting, balloon animals and other spooky games.
Pizza and water will be served.
Date: Friday, October 30th
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Grades: K-8th
Cost: $25.00 (Multiple Sibling Discount Avail.)
Oct
28
10:00 AM10:00
Mini Makers Spook-tacular Party!
Join us at The Maker Mill for our 2nd annual Mini Makers Spook-tacular Party! Come in with your Halloween costume for a special drop-in event. We will create Halloween crafts, pumpkin investigations, exploring some spooky slime, and have a costume parade to show off our costumes. Story time will still be at 10:00am.
When: October 28th
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 2-6 ( moms and dads too)
Cost: $10 drop-in fee, free for members
Oct
24
1:00 PM13:00
We're Having a Party!!!
Please join us to celebrate our ONE year anniversary serving the Merrimack Valley and surrounding communities. You and your friends are invited to the celebration. We live and breathe STEM enrichment at The Maker Mill & have been so honored to share our passion with the community over the past year. We would like to recognize everyone that helps to support our programs. Join us for FREE crafts, demonstrations, refreshments & cake.
Saturday: October 24th, 2015
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Everyone’s Invited
Oct
17
9:00 AM09:00
Pumpkin Decorating!
Come in and decorate your pumpkin at The Maker Mill. We supply the crafts & paints you supply the pumpkin.
When: October 10th & October 17th
Time: 9am-2:30pm
Pumpkin Decorating Price $10.00
Oct
10
9:30 AM09:30
Pumpkin Decorating!
Come in and decorate your pumpkin at The Maker Mill. We supply the crafts & paints you supply the pumpkin.
When: October 10th & October 17th
Time: 9am-2:30pm
Pumpkin Decorating Price $10.00
Aug
22
11:15 AM11:15
Free Little Music Makers Demo
Come join us for a free Little Music Makers Demo. A really fun and educational workshop for ages 2.5-5 years old. We will learn some basics of music making: creating a rhythm, singing a melody, moving to the beat and more! Opens children up to the world of music and encourages their creativity and social skills.
Jun
19
5:00 PM17:00
Tangle Your Name or Dad's For Fathers Day
Make a 8 X 11 Banner of a name using the Tangle Colony Technique
The Tangle Colony Technique are pieces of unplanned, abstract, art created through a very specific Method from an ensemble of simple, structured patterns called tangles. The Tangle Colony Technique is not only exquisitely beautiful, they are fun and relaxing to create.
The process of creating with the Tangle Colony Technique creates "artistic relaxation" you will become completely engrossed in making each pattern, focusing on one line at a time. The creativity options and pattern combinations are boundless.
And anyone can do it!
When: Friday June 19th
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cost: $20
Who: ages 8+
Instructor: Maria
