{"id":1365,"date":"2022-12-13T22:55:38","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T04:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewelmanproject.org\/garage\/events-2\/"},"modified":"2025-01-12T18:47:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T00:47:51","slug":"educators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thewelmanproject.org\/garage\/educators\/","title":{"rendered":"For Educators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Free Professional Development &amp; Workshop Space for Educators<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Our makerspace is a hub where ideas come to life! Fully stocked with tools and managed by our expert creative reusers, it exists to allow educators and the community to make, tinker, build, and find comradery in all things creative.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welman\u2019s professional development opportunities, including our Makerspace Lab and Creative Reuse EDU Workshops, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">are open only to currently employed educators who are registered with The Welman Project. (If you have shopped at Welman, you have registered!) <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If you need to register, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/shrxw6Z1HbV4T7f9t\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\">HERE<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">. To qualify to register, you must be employed at any accredited public or charter <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school, or a 501(c)3 organization, including private schools, that files an annual 990 form.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Welman Project is a TEA-approved CPE provider.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:amelia\/events-gutenberg-block -->[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Makerspace Lab:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Bring in a current project, troubleshoot an idea with our master makers, repair your broken stuff, or sign up to learn a new power tool or skill!<\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>How to Play: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit us during our Makerspace Lab hours to utilize the space and available tools. <em>Note: use of specialty tools is dependent on staff availability.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Got a project you\u2019re not sure how to accomplish or want to learn how to use a power tool? <strong>Tell us about your project needs <a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/app9JkYu2KhbWADQA\/shrwUBgxhN8DpEky9\">HERE<\/a><\/strong> and our Wellie Master Maker Steven will connect with you to make it happen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Makerspace Lab Hours:<\/strong> Wednesdays &amp; Thursdays 3-6 pm | Saturdays 10 am-4 pm<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><br \/>Examples of Available Equipment:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Woodworking &#8211; saws, sanders, burners<\/li>\n<li>Fiber Arts &#8211; sewing machines, serger<\/li>\n<li>Paper Crafts and More &#8211; die cut machines, Cricut, binding machines (regular and thermal), laminator, button maker, Styrofoam cutter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><em>(We have some consumables available for use, along with everything from the educator shopping area, and will gladly work with you to find free solutions for your projects, but you&#8217;re also encouraged to bring your own materials if you have specific needs.)<\/em><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:amelia\/events-gutenberg-block -->[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><strong><b>Creative Reuse EDU Workshops<\/b>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>YES, every workshop is a hands-on experience.<\/p>\n<p>YES, every workshop is totes free.<\/p>\n<p>YES, every workshop incorporates creative reuse ideas with materials you can find in our Educator Warehouse.<\/p>\n<p>YES, every workshop is great for all subjects and grade levels.<\/p>\n<p>NO, you will not have to sit through a PowerPoint that could have been an email.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Play: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.thewelmanproject.org\/cpe\">Click HERE to register for upcoming workshops.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> CPE credits awarded for participating in workshops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you have an idea for a workshop you&#8217;d like to teach, please fill out our interest form <a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/shrbirTbaufbcqB7M\">HERE<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||6px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><b>All Play with your Peers:<\/b><\/h3>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Got a team, a whole department, your entire teaching staff? Let\u2019s get the gang together and have some hands-on, makerspace fun! <br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong>How to Play:<\/strong> Contact Matti at <a href=\"mailto:matti@thewelmanproject.org\">matti@thewelmanproject.org<\/a> for a list of what we offer and ideas on how we can customize the experience to fit your team needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free Professional Development &amp; Workshop Space for Educators Our makerspace is a hub where ideas come to life! 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