SCHOOL INCURSIONS, MAKERCLUBS, KIDS PARTIES & MORE

Creating future thinkers and makers, one child at a time.

Founded by two local mums with backgrounds in Industrial Design, Art and Environmental Science, the philosophy behind Make+Meld is about providing kids with opportunities for learning across disciplines – melding creative arts and design with principles of science, engineering and maths – with a focus on woodwork and where kids get to learn by doing. We offer creative design, woodwork and maker workshops for kids of all ages (as well as the occasional adult workshop). Our workshops inspire creative thinking and problem solving while teaching the skills required to use basic tools, exploring sustainable materials and having fun in a safe environment.

Participants get dirty, use their hands, use their brains and have fun!

Why Woodworking?

At Make+Meld we believe that woodwork isn't about learning a trade. Its about understanding concepts, leaning into risk, perseverance, grit, resilience, problem solving, critical thinking, maths, physics, creativity, and so much more.

We also believe that the art of woodworking can connect us to our past and protect us going into the future.

The benefits of Make+Meld have been recognised by educators, parents, paediatricians, occupational therapists and others.

Make+Meld also values creativity, sustainability, STEM, holistic learning and being positive role models for girls. We believe that we can empower both boys and girls to feel confident and capable from a young age through their Make+Meld Woodworking and Maker experiences.

Based in Brisbane, Make + Meld gives kids in school the opportunity to experience hands-on, play-based learning

School Incursions

FULLY CUSTOMISED TO COMPLEMENT THE NEEDS OF YOUR SCHOOL

Make+Meld provide engaging hands-on incursions for Prep to Grade 6 that align with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA. Our program links with the curriculum over a range of learning areas including Science, Design and Technologies, Mathematics, Arts, English and HASS.

Based in Brisbane, Make + Meld gives kids in Kindy the opportunity to experience hands-on, play-based learning

Kindy Incursions

EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK ALIGNED INCURSION PROGRAM

Our Early Years Maker Workshops focus on developing skills and confidence and getting kids hands-on using simple tools to build their own creations.

All our workshops are designed to extend children's learning and align with the Early Years Learning Framework. Programs can be customised to meet the particular learning needs of your group.

Based in Brisbane, Make + Meld gives kids in OSHC the opportunity to experience hands-on, play-based learning

OSHC Incursions

FULLY CUSTOMISED OUT OF SCHOOL HOUR CARE

Are you looking for an engaging, unique and fun-filled OSHC / Vacation Care Incursion?

We'll bring our workshop to your centre and get kids hands-on using real tools to make their own unique creation. From Woodworking to sewing, we've got an activity to excite and engage.

Afterschool Makerclubs

Join one of our Afterschool Maker-clubs to give your child an opportunity for practical hands-on learning while using a range of tools and materials and making STEM, woodwork and craft based projects they will love!

We bring our Mobile Makerspace to your school to teach and engage your children.

Schools and businesses we’ve worked with

  • West End State School
  • Our Lady of Dolours
  • Yeronga State School
  • State Library of QLD
  • Queensland Museum
  • Brisbane City
  • St James
  • Indooroopilly State School

Benefits for kids involved in our program

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    Design thinking

    Make&Meld's workshops introduce kids to the design-thinking approach giving them skills to problem solve and to come up with creative and innovative ideas and to bring those ideas to life. Using a creative lens for approaching problems, participants will design and create innovative, sustainable and user-friendly products or artworks that they can take home and use to make their life, or the life of others, more enjoyable.

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    Holistic Learning

    The engaging and innovative workshops provide a great opportunity for kids to build on cross-curricular holistic learning and to develop skills such as critical thinking, creativity and collaboration while having fun in a supportive environment.

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    Steam

    Make&Meld's creative design workshops link art and creative thinking with principles of science, technology, engineering and maths. They make learning fun and provide opportunities to use knowledge and skills in ways that are practical, hands-on and applicable to the real world.

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    Sustainability

    With a focus on environmentally responsible use of materials and inquiry into the environmental and social cost of resources, workshops aim to cultivate environmental ethics and explore waste reduction and other environmental issues through the arts.

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    Creativity

    Make&Meld's workshops inspire participants to tap into their creativity, to play and to develop hands-on creative design and making skills.

  • Engagement

    When participating in our programs kids tend to get completely engaged, get into the flow and live in the present moment.