Episode 8: The Future of Makerspaces
Wondering what exactly a makerspace is? Listen in as the Creativity Department interviews Chris Sweeney, Art/Makerspace Teacher and Artist in Philadelphia. Find out the “what, why, and how” of creating a makerspace as they examine using this concept in any art program.
Resources
During the X chat and podcast discussion with Chris Sweeney (@CsweeneyArtist), several resources were shared. Following are links to Chris’s website as well as the links he referenced during his interview and chat.
Sites
Chris Sweeney Website
Ecovative Design
SPO Learning Lab
Artist Corinne Okada Takara
Tools
TurtleArt app for making images
Morphi app for 3D modeling
MIT Media Lab Scratch programming language and online community
Cooper Hewitt K–12 Design Videos
Ultimaker Design Engine Community Project
SPO Learning Lab Challenge Generator
Books
Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work
The Craftsman
The Art of Digital Fabrication: STEAM Projects for the Makerspace and Art Studio
Products
Bird Brain Technologies
Makey Makey
micro:bit
Chibitronics
ISTE Store
