Exploratorium ArticlesExploratorium Articles Filter & Sort Filter & Sort Sort options Sort by Newsest Oldest Blog Channels Eclipse Fabricated Realities Tangents Tinkering Studio's Sketchpad Spectrum Arts Behind the Scenes News Education Community & Collaborations Science Resonance See & Hear Blog Studio for Public SpacesShow Results Displaying 1 - 12 of 1525 Exploring Light & Shadow with Circuit PlaygroundMay 9, 2023As tinkerers, we often find ourselves revisiting activities from our past with fresh eyes and different materials and sometimes expanded possibilities... Behind the Scenes of Our New BannerApril 17, 2023Tinkering goes way beyond the stuff, but it's grounded in real, physical explorations of the world around us. I tore a cardboard... Light in MotionApril 17, 2023For the last few months I’ve been playing with remixes and variations on the Tinkering Studio’s classic Light Blocks. What started... Make a JumpApril 17, 2023In the process of developing new activities at the Tinkering Studio, a common theme is that we frequently repurpose everyday... Shadow Hunting with Photochromic PowderApril 17, 2023Recently our friend and fellow tinkerer, Celeste Moreno, introduced us to a cool new material - Photochromic Powder. This powder... Art of Tinkering Reflections Week 3 - TestFebruary 23, 2023 Art of Tinkering Reflections Part 3January 26, 2023Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing my experience from the Art of Tinkering Workshop... Art of Tinkering Reflections Part 2November 14, 2022Last week I shared some of my experiences participating in the Art of Tinkering Workshop. This week I’m still reflecting on my experience... Art of Tinkering Reflections Part 1November 7, 2022Hi everyone, I’m Michael, the newest member of the Exploratorium’s Tinkering Studio. I’m from Australia and... Hack-O-Lantern Tool ReviewsOctober 28, 2022Hey everyone! This year is my first time getting into the Halloween spirit. Growing up in Australia, I never got to experience the joys... Create with Us!August 9, 2022The Art of Tinkering Show took place at the Exploratorium from June 18 – September 5, 2022! We hope that you were able to... The Magic of Two Frame AnimationJuly 11, 2022The magic of two frame animation isn’t just in the final animation. As I was thinking about two frame animations, I found myself... 123…Next
