Ever dreamed of creating your own music? This class is the perfect starting point! No prior experience is necessary – we'll explore BandLab, a free and easy-to-use music production software that lets you unleash your inner musician. Over the course of this class, you'll learn how to navigate the BandLab interface, understand the basic building blocks of a song, and start creating your own tracks. We'll cover everything from laying down drum beats and recording melodies to adding cool effects and mixing your creations. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of music production!

Concepts Covered:

Navigating the BandLab interface

Creating and arranging tracks

Working with loops and samples

Exploring different sound effects and virtual instruments

Basic mixing

Sharing your music

Instructor: Andrew Rust From ByteSize Learning

Dates/Times: June 2 - 4 2025, 9AM to Noon

Join us and dive into the exciting world of 3D design and printing! Instructor Lyssa Toemel, Mixxer Resident and Instructor, will introduce you to the fundamentals of 3D modeling using CAD, and the capabilities of Bambu Lab 3D printers.

Over the of two days you'll learn to:

Navigate the CAD interface

Create 3D objects from basic shapes

Design and model 3D objects

Prepare 3D models for printing

Operate Bambu Lab 3D printers

By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to design and print your own 3D creations. All tools and materials will be provided, and lunch will be included.

Date/Time: June 2-6, 2025 9AM to Noon

Ready to dive into the exciting world of game development?

Join experienced instructor Stephan Duga for a week of hands-on learning with Unreal Engine, one of the most powerful game creation platforms. This beginner-friendly course introduces you to the fundamentals of game design. You'll learn how to navigate the Unreal Engine interface, create basic 3D environments, design simple characters, and implement core gameplay mechanics. No prior experience is necessary – just bring your creativity and a passion for games! Get ready to start building your own game worlds!

Instructor:

Stephan Duga - Stephan is an educator who's been on a Latin-teaching journey for most of his career. A few years ago, he took a detour into Creative Media and Game Design, something he's been tinkering with since he was a kid. He's passionate about understanding how we learn and using the way we learn to play to enhance education. He firmly believes that game design should be open to everyone, and the more diverse minds we have shaping games, the cooler they become.

For Makers entering 7th - 12th grade

Date/Time: June 9-13, 2025, 9AM to Noon

Unreal Engine Game Design: From Beginner to Game Creator

Level up your game design skills with this two-week intensive course led by expert instructor Stephan Duga! This program caters to both beginners and those with some prior experience.

Week 1 (Beginner): Start with the basics, learning the Unreal Engine interface, creating 3D environments, designing characters, and implementing fundamental gameplay mechanics. No prior experience is needed!

Week 2 (Advanced): Build upon your new skills and delve deeper into advanced game development concepts. Explore topics like level design, scripting with Blueprints (Unreal Engine's visual scripting system), creating and importing assets, and more complex gameplay mechanics. This week will challenge you to take your game design to the next level and create more polished and engaging experiences. Some familiarity with Unreal Engine or other game development tools is recommended, but not required. Students who complete the beginner week are well-prepared for the advanced content.


INSTRUCTOR: Stephan Duga

Stephan is an educator who's been on a Latin-teaching journey for most of his career. A few years ago, he took a detour into Creative Media and Game Design, something he's been tinkering with since he was a kid. He's passionate about understanding how we learn and using the way we learn to play to enhance education. He firmly believes that game design should be open to everyone, and the more diverse minds we have shaping games, the cooler they become.

Date/Time: June 9-13 and 16-20, 2025, 9AM to Noon

FOR makers in grades 7-12

Create Your Own Comic Book – Storytelling & Illustration 

Bring your stories to life in this exciting comic book workshop! Over the course of the class, you'll create your own characters, develop an engaging storyline, and learn essential drawing techniques to craft a unique comic book from start to finish. Whether you're into superheroes, fantasy, or everyday adventures, this workshop will help you turn your ideas into a fully illustrated comic. No experience is needed—just your imagination and a love for storytelling! You'll leave with a completed comic book, ready to share your world with others.

For rising 6th-12 grade students

Instructor: Issis Kelly - Multi-Medium Artist and Mixxer Instructor


Date/Time: June 16-20, 9AM to Noon

Teen Mural Creation – Design & Paint a Mobile Mural

Unleash your creativity and paint BIG in this four-day mural workshop! Each teen will design and create their own 4ft x 4ft mural on professional mural cloth—a flexible surface that can be installed on a wall at home or anywhere you choose. You’ll learn real mural-making techniques, from sketching your design to layering paint for a bold, eye-catching masterpiece. No experience is needed, just a love for art and a willingness to get messy! Be prepared for hands-on work and standing for extended periods as you bring your vision to life, and leave with a stunning, personal mural to take home.

For rising 6th through 12th graders

Instructor: Issis Kelly - Multi-Medium Artist and Mixxer Instructor

Date/Time: June 23-27, 9AM to Noon

Embark on a coding adventure and become a Python pro!

This comprehensive 6-day course takes you from the basics of Python programming to more advanced concepts through hands-on practice and fun projects.

You’ll begin by learning the foundations: variables, data types, and Python syntax. As you build confidence, you’ll explore input/output operations, arithmetic calculations, and how to add unpredictability with the random module. You’ll also develop essential debugging techniques and learn how to handle common coding errors.

Next, you’ll dive into data manipulation with lists, indexing, and loops, then level up with object-oriented programming techniques to better structure your code. You’ll gain experience with file operations—reading and writing data using both built-in and external libraries—and learn how to use functions to make your code clean and modular.

Throughout the course, you’ll create simple scripts, experiment with game development using Pygame, and work on projects that challenge you to apply your new skills in creative ways.

No prior experience required—just curiosity and a desire to learn!

For rising 6-12 graders

Instructor: Andrew Rust of ByteSize Learning will guide you every step of the way. No prior experience needed for the first three days; some familiarity with basic programming concepts is helpful for the advanced portion. (Grades 6-12)

Dates/Times: June 23-28, 9AM to Noon

Unlock the power of code with Python!

This beginner-friendly class introduces you to the exciting world of programming through hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. You’ll start with the essential building blocks of Python, including variables, data types, and basic syntax. From there, you’ll explore how to interact with users through input and output operations, perform arithmetic using Python’s built-in tools, and even experiment with randomness using the random module.

You’ll also learn basic error handling and debugging techniques to help you write cleaner, more reliable code. As you build your skills, you’ll get to create simple scripts—and even dive into game development using Pygame.

 No prior coding experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a desire to learn!

For rising 6th-12th graders

Instructor: Andrew Rust of ByteSize Learning will guide you through the process, empowering you to create your own digital world.

Date/Time: June 23-25, 9AM to Noon