Kids love to make things, and MAIN ST. offers plenty of hands-on, maker activities in the new TCC Makers Zone!

TCC Makers Zone

Tarrant County College – Science and Industry Labs

See a unique exhibit showcasing the full array of programs available in the technology, health and science fields at TCC. Activities and demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the weekend.

DEMONSTRATIONS
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

Community:
Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn

12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM

Community:
Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Community:
Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Community:
Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn

DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY

10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

TCC:

  • Art: Suzanne Perez
  • Photography: Ting Huang
  • Automotive: Jennifer Kite & Bella Romero
  • Pottery: Ralph Tobin & Karla Hyde

Community:

  • Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn

12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM

TCC:

  • Pottery: Ralph Tobin

Community:

  • Lone Star Leather Guild: John Barnes
  • Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

TCC:

  • Physics, robotics: Divya Elumalai
  • Pottery: Ralph Tobin

Community:

  • Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn Gene Duvic, Leather

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

TCC:

  • Pottery: Ralph Tobin

Community:

  • Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn


DEMONSTRATIONS
SUNDAY

10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

TCC:

  • Automotive: Jennifer Kite Jennifer Kite & Byron James
  • Pottery: Ralph Tobin
  • Culinary Arts: Katrina Warner

Community:

  • Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn

12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM

TCC:

  • Pottery: Ralph Tobin

Community:

  • Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

TCC:

  • Pottery: Ralph Tobin
  • Clay: Chris Cunningham

Community:

  • Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lyn
  • West 7th Wool, spinning: Amy Young

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

TCC:

  • Pottery: Ralph Tobin

Community:

  • Tarrant County Maker Space, Aaron Melvin & Michael Lynn

Sand Art by MAIN ST.!

Fun & beauty create in sand!  Come and express yourself by making a beautiful sand art bottle to take home or to give away to someone special!

The Welman Project – Repurposed Art Project

Calling all Planeteers! Celebrate Earth Month at The Welman Project’s creative reuse biome booth and add your hART to our Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water

FacePainting by Kaman’s Art Projects

Your face becomes an exciting work of art!  All ages welcome!

Caricatures by Kaman’s Art Projects

Caricature artists draw you and your family in a fun setting, giving you a fun & happy memory to take home!

Mask Making by Kaman’s Art Projects

Come join the Carnival!  Make your own fun Carnival mask!!

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History – Build a “Happy City!”

Help design the City (or Downtown) of your own imagination at the Happy City!! Kids help create a city using recyclables to make it a happier, fun & active place.  We create kinetic (moving) sculptures! Children may take their buildings home with them or leave them to populate the city.

Fort Worth ISD – Drone course and STEM programs

Check out the Mobile Innovation Lab in the grassy area in front of the Tarrant County Administration Building. This sprawling mobile exhibit offers individuals and families a glimpse at the extensive STEM programs the district offers at all grade levels.  You will have the opportunity to test your pilot skills on a drone course and your programming skills with Lego robotic races.

Pint Sized Pollocks – Paint your own Tees!

Create a Jackson Pollock inspired masterpiece. Don’t think, just throw some paint! Flick and fling vivid colors on to a canvas or one of our logo shirts!

Uplift Education – Printmaking and More!

Visit the Uplift Education booth on 1st Street, and learn the art of printmaking.  Kids, turn your unique drawing into a bright print to use as a card or keep for your art collection.