Teen Makery After School Enrichment Program

The Hannaford Career Center and Counseling Service of Addison county are again collaborating with the United Way to bring back the Teen Makery after school enrichment program.  This program is offered for high school aged students and is free of charge.  Below are descriptions of the open labs and classes.  The Teen Makery will begin on September 19 and run on Thursdays 3:15-5:00pm when school is in session.  The CNC plasma/welding class will begin on October 17 and run six weeks to December 5.  

WEEKLY LABS WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION

Sewing Lab:  H.S. aged students (14+)

Participants can create with fabrics and fibers using our sewing machines, cutting tables, and notions. This lab also offers machine use training or review. Tools include seven sewing machines, three cutting tables, an iron, assorted dress forms, basic sewing supplies, and scrap fabrics. 

Woodworking Lab:  H.S. aged students (16+)

This lab provides personal safety equipment plus specific training on machinery and tools. Tools include a Delta 8” jointer, 24” Powermatic planer, 10” table saw, band saw, large work tables, and assorted small power and hand tools. 

Games Lab:  H.S. aged students (14+)

Magic: The Gathering. This game is a fantasy-themed trading card game that requires critical thinking and strategy.  Participants will be provided with pre-constructed decks and gaming supplies. All levels of players, from first timers wanting to learn to experienced players, are welcome. The lab is taught and facilitated by a professional Magic player

SIX WEEK CLASS – Begins October 17, 2024

CNC plasma/Welding:  

Metal sculpture of your choosing or build a small table base, then try the woodshop out and build a wooden top for your table.  The legs will be designed in Fusion 360 and provided as a template. Students can add their own twist onto the legs - name, initials, or some other 2d graphic.  Students would then cut the parts with the CNC plasma. This will be followed by a series of welding lessons, and eventually, welding the table bases together. Lastly, a small wooden tabletop can be made in the woodshop. For students not interested in making a table, your instructor will help you  make a metal sculpture. 

Transportation will be provided for any student that may need it.   We will work with a student to arrange on a case by case basis.  If we have a larger group of students, we will run the Career Center vans to transport back and forth to the school.

Stay tuned for more information to come!