September  2009           

A newsletter for the CTWorkshop Community in Boston
In This Issue
Oh, the Things You Can Do Around Boston!
Upcoming Classes
Learn Dangerously
Birthday Parties that Rock!
Facebook
Did you know we're on Facebook? Click the "f" to visit our page, become a fan, and post some of the cool facebook buttontechnology projects your family has made.

Greetings!
Did your summer fly by as fast as ours did? Hopefully yours was as much fun, because we've had a great season of creative campers and awesome icamp projects. Visit our blog for some summer creations! But don't worry, the fun isn't over. We've got more exciting programs and classes this fall.  Visit the link below for programs in your area, or call us at 617-395-7527.

Leonid Tunik, Regional Director.
 
Oh, the Things You Can Do Around Boston!
Before iphones, Nintendo DS, and Roomba robotic vacuums, there were contraptions called "typewriters," "player pianos," and "steam engines." The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation is celebrating pre-1975 technology with the Innovations of Yesteryear festival on Saturday, September 26.   
 
It's easy to take the spectaular graphics and visual design of video games for granted when engrossed in game-play, but those designs are crafted by talented artists. The gallery at Mount Ida College in Newton highlights the visual art of game design with an exhibit of concept art that acts "as a bridge between the game's design and final, in-game graphics."  
 
MFA Free Admission Days
Once a month you and your family can enjoy the Museum of Fine Arts completely free of charge. Visit Sunday, September 20th for free admission or visit their website for future dates.   
Upcoming Classes
Engineering, gamemaking, mechatronics, oh my! This fall we have a variety of classes in Lexington, Northborough, Sudbury, Weston, and Winchester. Click here for a full schedule, and bookmark the link for future updates!  

Learn Dangerously
Have you checked our blog lately for camper projects? Here's the latest from www.LearnDangerously.com:

Camper Team F1 LEGO Race Car
More than a race, this cool video uses stop-motion animation to show LEGO cars being built step-by-step.

Camper Project: Rescue Robotics   
New York City is under nuclear fire, and this camper's custom-designed rescue vehicle is here to save the day!
 
This returning icamper flexed her movie-making talents to come up with some imaginative special effects for her cryogenically frozen astronaut.

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Birthday Parties that Rock!
Pixellation: Ages 7-10, $20/child. Love the limelight? Make a cool group music video using a special animation technique called Pixellation. 1 hour.
lego bug
Build-a-Bug: Ages 9-11, $20/child. Build a kid-powered LEGO creature and race it against your friends. Two options to suit age and ability. 2 hours.

Animation: Ages 9-13, $30/child. Make a movie tribute to the celebrant using an animation technique called Stop-Motion Animation. Your ideas, your story, you keep the movies. 2 hours.

Catapult: Ages 7-11, $25/child. Build and beautify an ancient wooden catapult that hurls paper balls with incredible accuracy. Materials included. 2 hours.

Video Game Design: Ages 9-13, $30/child. Think playing games is fun? Try making them. The group will be so engaged this will be the quietest party you will ever have. A favorite with older kids. Multiple options are available depending on age and level. 2 hours.

To book your party, email parties@ctwboston.com
or call 617-395-7527
www.ctworkshop.com

10 children minimum charge. Fees include all materials, but LEGO kits return to us at the end of the party. Food is not included. Ask about our cool party favors!