Artists in a makerspace

While the Sandbox Makerspace isn't an art studio there are many opportunities for artists to exercise their creativity and learn new things. Several suggested exercises:

• Button making (including a table set aside for students to create their designs) Find out more about the button maker tool https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/sandbox/index.php/ABM_2.25%22_button_maker

• Introduction to the laser cutter using the key chain example (students can preview the tutorial and will receive a brief demo on the operation of the laser cutter)

• An arduino electronics kit that students can work on to create the flashing nametag object.