Maker Faire Bay Area 2024
Behind the Scenes at The Tinkering Workshop
Home: Germany
Join author Ryan Jenkins for a look at his new book, The Tinkering Workshop which presents a wide variety of ways to play and create with art, science and technology using everyday materials. In this talk Ryan will share the behind-the-scenes process of putting together the book and talk about ways that the images and text can support a tinkering mindset for kids, parents and educators. Using the book as a jumping off point, we'll explore the value of tinkering in STEAM education and how it's possible to get started in a classroom, with a museum or library makerspace, or around a kitchen table.
https://thetinkeringworkshop.com/
Makers
Ryan Jenkins
Ryan Jenkins runs Wonderful Idea Company, a studio that creates playful resources to support STEAM education. Ryan got his start as a educator at the Tinkering Studio at the Exploratorium. He's a leader in the field of making and tinkering education and has partnered with museums, schools and companies around the world.
https://wonderfulidea.co/
What Inspired You to Make This?
I have been working for the past fifteen years to develop ways for learners to play and explore with art, science and technology. My upcoming book provides an overview of my ideas around the importance of tinkering and many ways that kids and adults can get started.
