Make a Whirlygig

Make a Whirlygig

Participants will create a spinning “Whirlygig” - a toy invented before the industrial age. This toy can spin over 125,000RPM!

By MakerMeet

Date and time

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 11:00 - 12:00 GMT+1

Location

Siamsa Tire

Siamsa Tire V92 XW44 Tralee Ireland

Agenda

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Make a Whirlygig

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Fabulous Flight

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

3D Modelling

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2D Animation

About this event

  • 1 hour

This workshop is suitable for ages 6-18.

Create your very own Spinner Toy - a toy that was made before the industrial age. It has now been “refound” and is currently being used as a “Paperfuge” - or an extremely low cost device that can replicate a centrifuge. Your “toy” can spin up to 125,000rpm!

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this suitable for?

Ages 6-18

Do I need to bring anything?

Nothing is required. All materials and tools supplied.

How long is the workshop?

The workshop is 1 hour in duration.

Can I also take part in the other workshops?

Yes! However, please note that some workshops have a minimum age requirement.

Do I get to take home my Whirlygig?

Yes, of course! We wouldn't be that mean... ;-)

Drat! I waited a bit too long to get a ticket... what can I do?

Well, sometimes there are cancellations or people forget. For the waiting list - email: chris@makermeet.ie or ring: 087-2685020 to put your name down!

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MakerMeet

MakerMeet offer workshops and CPD training for teachers and students with an emphasis on maker-led, project-based learning.

We aim to help teachers bring MakerSpaces into their classrooms and help students explore the fun of working and learning together. We use S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) to work together to make cool stuff – what could be more fun? Problem solving combined with creativity are at the heart of this hands-on, collaborative learning process.