Instructor Maker Bootcamp with CATalyst Studios

Join us for Instructor Maker Bootcamp with CATalyst Studios!

These five workshops introduce how instructors can partner with CATalyst Studios staff to incorporate hands-on learning and maker-based literacies into a course. Each training highlights a specific tool or craft available at CATalyst Studios, including examples of existing faculty collaborations, best practices, and hands-on training or certification.

Please note that, aside from the zine workshop on March 7^th, participants are expected to bring a laptop and laptop charger. Reservations are required.

Workshop Schedule:

• February 21st: 3D Printing 
  • An introduction to the applications for 3D design and 3D printing, followed by a 3D printing certification.
• March 7th: Zines
  • Learn how classes use zines as alternatives for or a supplement to written assignments and make a mini-zine and simple bound booklet.
• March 21st: Laser cutting
  • Discover how classes use laser engraving to explore history, art, and culture, then get your certification in laser cutting.
• April 4th: Vinyl cutting
  • Explore how courses use the vinyl cutters at CATalyst to create stickers and silkscreen stencils, then create customized stickers.
• April 18th: Podcasting
  • Discuss how podcasting and audio recording can enrich research outputs and learn how to use the podcasting station at CATalyst Studios.

Please contact CATalyst staff at catalyst@email.arizona.edu with questions.