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Collab Kids Studio

8-Week Structured STEM + Maker Experience

An immersive, hands-on studio program where creativity meets real tools. Over eight structured weeks, students learn professional maker workflows inside a focused, small-group environment.

🔧 5 Students Max ⏱ 1-Hour Sessions 🎓 Certified Studio Spark
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Why Collab Is Different

This Isn't Arts and Crafts. This Is a Studio.

Most after-school programs rotate simple projects. Collab teaches process.

Students are introduced to real production equipment, design logic, and structured problem-solving. They learn how ideas move from concept to finished product — safely, thoughtfully, and intentionally.

Every session builds on the last. Every week produces something real. Every child leaves with skill, confidence, and tangible work they created themselves.

Curriculum

The 8-Week Studio Arc

Each week introduces a new process while reinforcing previous skills. The arc moves students from guided builds to independent creation.

1
Founder Build
Studio Shirt + Engraved Maker Badge

Students create their official Collab Founder Studio Shirt using DTF or screen printing workflows, plus engrave their personal Maker Badge.

Concepts

  • Apparel production basics
  • Studio systems and safety
  • Workflow sequencing
  • Ownership and identity
📦 Custom Founder Shirt 📦 Engraved Maker Badge
2
Custom Image Puzzle

Students transform an image of their choice into a laser-cut puzzle.

Concepts

  • Raster image basics
  • Vector cutting paths
  • File prep fundamentals
  • Precision cutting
📦 Personalized laser-cut puzzle
3
3D Structural Build

Students assemble a laser-cut 3D model — a dinosaur, architectural structure, or vehicle.

Concepts

  • Tab and slot construction
  • Assembly sequencing
  • Structural logic
  • Dimensional thinking
📦 3D structural build model
4
Mechanical Motion Build

Students build a working mechanical device using cams, linkages, or clamp systems.

Concepts

  • Mechanical motion
  • Cause and effect
  • Structural reinforcement
  • Functional design
📦 Working motion device
5
Layered Art Map

Students create a multi-layer laser-cut art or map panel with depth and dimension.

Concepts

  • Depth and composition
  • Precision alignment
  • Layer stacking techniques
  • Design refinement
📦 Layered art or map panel
6
Cylindrical Laser Engraving

Students engrave their own tumbler using rotary laser workflow.

Concepts

  • Rotary attachment operation
  • Surface removal vs print
  • Material science basics
  • Precision positioning
📦 Custom engraved tumbler
7
Sublimation Studio Lab

Students explore full-color sublimation and heat transfer science. They choose one substrate to create their project:

  • Mug
  • Aluminum panel
  • Sublimation tumbler
  • Wall tile
  • Water bottle

Concepts

  • RGB vs sublimation color behavior
  • Mirroring artwork
  • Heat press science
  • Material compatibility
📦 Full-color sublimated product
8
Open Studio Build

Students choose their preferred process and create an independent final project. Families are invited to celebrate the completion of the arc.

Concepts Reinforced

  • Creative decision making
  • Process ownership
  • Independent workflow
  • Problem solving
📦 Final open studio project
Achievement

Certified Collab Studio Spark

Students who complete all eight weeks earn official Studio Spark certification — the foundation tier of the Collab Studio progression.

Certification includes:

  • Official printed certificate
  • Digital studio badge
  • Recognition within the Collab pathway
  • Eligibility to advance into higher-level Studio Maker programs
Studio Details

Studio Structure

  • ⏱ 1-Hour Sessions
  • 👥 Max 5 Students
  • 📈 Structured Progression
  • 📦 Weekly Deliverable
  • 🔧 Equipment-Based Learning

Priority scheduling is given to students enrolled in the full 8-week arc to maintain continuity and studio cohesion.

Schedule

Session Times

Monday through Friday. Choose the time that works best.

3:30 PM
Monday – Friday
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4:45 PM
Monday – Friday
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6:00 PM
Monday – Friday
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Enrollment

Invest in Their Future

$600
Full 8-Week Studio Series
Includes all guided instruction and weekly deliverables
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The Bigger Vision

Where Young Creators Begin

Collab Kids Studio is the foundation of a long-term creative pathway. Students move from Spark to advanced Maker programs, where they deepen skill, explore specialization, and continue building real studio experience.

This is where young creators begin.