Make Something Great

 

A hands-on makerspace experience for
educators.

 

June 14–17 | Pomfret School | Pomfret, CT

$1,000 all-inclusive: sessions, lodging, meals, and materials 

$800 without lodging: includes lunch, but excludes breakfast and dinner
 

Fab Foundry brings together school administrators and teachers of all disciplines to explore how makerspace technology improves the educational experience and drives 21st century learning outcomes. During this four-day workshop, you'll gain hands-on experience with fabrication techniques and software programs, swap tips and ideas, collaborate with likeminded educators, and walk away with new ideas for your curriculum.



Creating a couple of times on each machine gave me a deeper understanding of how the various softwares and machines worked. And I loved having the hands-on experience with instruction in a small group setting — this was phenomenal!

 

Above and beyond my expectations. Just an awesome experience.

This was wonderful! The conversation and food were amazing! And the "dorm" was fantastic. Loved walking the trails, too.

3D PRINTING
Learn TinkerCAD, Fusion360, Cura, and Simplify3D. Learn to troubleshoot common hardware issues and learn how to optimize your 3D designs. We’ll explore different settings and give you the chance to experiment and operate the printers.

CNC FABRICATION
Use XCarve with Easel by Inventables to carve precision shapes from wood and other materials. Learn about GCode, and explore different bits and settings for multiple materials. You’ll have the chance to operate the machine and learn how to cut from start to finish.

LASER CUTTING
Use the advanced MUSE laser cutter from Full Spectrum Laser to cut and engrave wood and acrylic. Learn Retina Engrave web-based software and Adobe Illustrator. 

Vinyl

Print custom-cut vinyl stickers, clings, and t-shirt designs with a large format Roland inkjet device. Find out how to add cut lines to your designs to make dynamic graphics for display. Experiment with merging prints and fabrics to create your own t-shirts and apparel.



June 14

Following a mid-afternoon arrival, you'll join the rest of the group for a meet and greet, followed by a light dinner and a campus tour. The rest of the evening is yours.

June 15 and 16

Over the next two days, you’ll learn how to use both the software and the machines, including several 3D printers, a laser cutter, a vinyl printer/cutter, and a CNC machine.  We’ll also build in time for idea sharing and socializing.

June 17

On the final morning, we'll spend time finishing up projects and debriefing the three days. Over lunch, we’ll share out ideas for implementing what we learned, things you’re looking forward to, and any final questions you have before leaving.



Josh Lake

Josh has been teaching physics, astronomy, engineering, and coding at Pomfret for 17 years. As the science department chair, he was instrumental in equipping the campus maker spaces. With Derek, he recently redesigned the freshman science curriculum to teach maker and engineering skills to students.

Derek Segesdy

Derek teaches physics, engineering, and robotics at Pomfret.  He is also the Co-Director of The Pomfret Foundry, the school’s makerspace, and has been implementing maker ideas into his curriculum for more than 6 years.  He has been an independent school teacher for 13 years.  Derek also leads a series of youth summer camps focused on 3D printing and video game design.



Set on a stunning hilltop in rural Northeastern Connecticut, Pomfret has been called one of the most beautiful schools in the world.

Studded by maples and ringed by stone walls, our 500-acre Hilltop campus exudes New England charm. The original buildings were designed by the celebrated Beaux-Arts architect Ernest Flagg and the grounds were laid out by world-renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

Your home away from home will be Eastover, an 8,000-square foot, 19th century cottage-turned-dorm overlooking the heart of campus. During your stay, you'll have access to the school’s fitness center, wooded trail system, tennis and squash courts, and yoga studio. Catered meals will be served in our post-and-beam-style lodge.

Despite the sense of seclusion, Pomfret is less than an hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and only three hours from New York City.

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Fab Foundry

Ready to make something great?

 
June 14–17, 2020
Pomfret School | Pomfret, CT
$1,000 all-inclusive (sessions, lodging, meals, and materials) 
$800 limited (includes sessions, materials, and lunch, but excludes lodging, breakfast, and dinner)

 

Questions? Contact Josh Lake at 860.963.6161.

Professional Development @ Pomfret School