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Three MAKE’N'ABLE Cohorts Starting in January, March and April 2025. It's Free for CT Youth 14-18!

ENGINEERING FUN WITH A PURPOSE! Students Ages 14-18 in High School will dive into 4 weeks, totaling 24 hours of hands-on study

BY YOUTH - FOR YOUTH

The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who are using their 3D printers to create free 3D printed hands and arms for those in need of an upper limb assistive device. They are people who have come together and collaborate on ways to help improve

The open-source 3D printable designs for hands and arms for those who were born missing fingers or who have lost them due to war, disease or natural disaster.

The e-NABLE Community is made up of teachers, students, engineers, scientists, medical professionals, tinkerers, designers, parents, children, scout troops, artists, philanthropists, dreamers, coders, makers and every day people who just want to make a difference and help to “Give The World A Helping Hand.”

Click here to learn more about the e-NABLE Community


MAKE’N'ABLE is your chance to Get involved, learn new STEM skills and have fun!

WHY?

MakerspaceCT is a certified hub in the Hartford area to print, build, and deliver prosthetic hands to people in need.

This will improve the lives of amputees while concurrently teaching STEM skills to local students. Imagine the training these students will receive while building empathy by giving a prosthetic to a peer in need.

THE STUDENTS

HIGH SCHOOL ages 14 - 18 and from all demographics in the Hartford region.

THE CURRICULUM

Students will learn the process of additive manufacturing, CAD design, and post processing while engaging in a meaningful project intent on helping those in need.

THIS IS A REAL project-based development program at the MakerspaceCT tech lab in downtown Hartford. Includes meals, materials, and take-home projects

Click the blue REGISTER button below to apply.

SCHEDULE

  • Students meet 2 nights a week for 3 hours (5:30p-8:30p) for 4 Weeks
  • 24 hours of project-based development at the MakerspaceCT tech lab - downtown Hartford includes meals, materials, and take-home projects

SCHEDULE: 3 Options Available!

COHORT A  is Mondays and Fridays 5:30pm-8:30pm, January 27th through February 21st
COHORT B  is Mondays and Fridays 5:30pm-8:30pm, March 3rd through March 28th
COHORT C  is Mondays and Fridays 5:30pm-8:30pm, April 7th through May 9th

SPACE IS LIMITED

    • Monday, January 27, 2025
    • Friday, February 21, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • 36 Talcott Street, Hartford CT 06103
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    BY YOUTH - FOR YOUTH

    The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who are using their 3D printers to create free 3D printed hands and arms for those in need of an upper limb assistive device. They are people who have come together and collaborate on ways to help improve

    The open-source 3D printable designs for hands and arms for those who were born missing fingers or who have lost them due to war, disease or natural disaster.

    The e-NABLE Community is made up of teachers, students, engineers, scientists, medical professionals, tinkerers, designers, parents, children, scout troops, artists, philanthropists, dreamers, coders, makers and every day people who just want to make a difference and help to “Give The World A Helping Hand.”

    WHY?

    This designation allows MakerspaceCT to be a certified hub in the Hartford area to print, build, and deliver prosthetic hands to people in need.

    This will improve the lives of amputees while concurrently teaching STEM skills to local students. Imagine the training these students will receive while experiencing the humbleness of giving a prosthetic to a peer in need.

    THE STUDENTS

    HIGH SCHOOL ages 14 - 18 and from all demographics in the Hartford region.

    THE CURRICULUM

    Students will learn the process of additive manufacturing, CAD design, and post processing while engaging in a meaningful project intent on helping those in need.

    Through the support of the MakerspaceCT, Instructors utilizing the e-Nable online community students will work to get MakerspaceCT put “on the map”.

    THE SCHEDULE

    12 students meet 2 nights a week for 3 hours ( 5:30p-8:30p) for 4 Weeks

    24 hours of project-based development at the MakerspaceCT tech lab - downtown Hartford includes meals, materials, and take-home projects.

    COHORT A SCHEDULE:

    COHORT A  is Mondays and Fridays 5:30pm-8:30pm, January 27th through February 21st

    No class on Mon, Feb 17 for Indigenous Peoples' Day

    This program is open to Connecticut High School students ages 14-18. The tuition-free training is in-person and on-site at MakerspaceCT in Downtown Hartford.

    LOCATION:

    MakerspaceCT

    36 Talcott Street

    Hartford, CT 06119

    Health and Safety: Masks are optional and social distancing is recommended. Please click here for details.

    Funding provided by:


    • Monday, March 03, 2025
    • Friday, March 28, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • 36 Talcott Street, Hartford CT 06103
    • 5
    Register

    BY YOUTH - FOR YOUTH

    The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who are using their 3D printers to create free 3D printed hands and arms for those in need of an upper limb assistive device. They are people who have come together and collaborate on ways to help improve

    The open-source 3D printable designs for hands and arms for those who were born missing fingers or who have lost them due to war, disease or natural disaster.

    The e-NABLE Community is made up of teachers, students, engineers, scientists, medical professionals, tinkerers, designers, parents, children, scout troops, artists, philanthropists, dreamers, coders, makers and every day people who just want to make a difference and help to “Give The World A Helping Hand.”

    WHY?

    This designation allows MakerspaceCT to be a certified hub in the Hartford area to print, build, and deliver prosthetic hands to people in need.

    This will improve the lives of amputees while concurrently teaching STEM skills to local students. Imagine the training these students will receive while experiencing the humbleness of giving a prosthetic to a peer in need.

    THE STUDENTS

    HIGH SCHOOL ages 14 - 18 and from all demographics in the Hartford region.

    THE CURRICULUM

    Students will learn the process of additive manufacturing, CAD design, and post processing while engaging in a meaningful project intent on helping those in need.

    Through the support of the MakerspaceCT, Instructors utilizing the e-Nable online community students will work to get MakerspaceCT put “on the map”.

    THE SCHEDULE

    12 students meet 2 nights a week for 3 hours ( 5:30p-8:30p) for 4 Weeks

    24 hours of project-based development at the MakerspaceCT tech lab - downtown Hartford includes meals, materials, and take-home projects.

    COHORT B SCHEDULE:

    COHORT B  is Mondays and Fridays 5:30pm-8:30pm, March 3rd through March 28th

    This program is open to Connecticut High School students ages 14-18. The tuition-free training is in-person and on-site at MakerspaceCT in Downtown Hartford.

    LOCATION:

    MakerspaceCT

    36 Talcott Street

    Hartford, CT 06119

    Health and Safety: Masks are optional and social distancing is recommended. Please click here for details.

    Funding provided by:


    • Monday, April 07, 2025
    • Friday, May 09, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • 36 Talcott Street, Hartford CT 06103
    • 6
    Register

    BY YOUTH - FOR YOUTH

    The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who are using their 3D printers to create free 3D printed hands and arms for those in need of an upper limb assistive device. They are people who have come together and collaborate on ways to help improve

    The open-source 3D printable designs for hands and arms for those who were born missing fingers or who have lost them due to war, disease or natural disaster.

    The e-NABLE Community is made up of teachers, students, engineers, scientists, medical professionals, tinkerers, designers, parents, children, scout troops, artists, philanthropists, dreamers, coders, makers and every day people who just want to make a difference and help to “Give The World A Helping Hand.”

    WHY?

    This designation allows MakerspaceCT to be a certified hub in the Hartford area to print, build, and deliver prosthetic hands to people in need.

    This will improve the lives of amputees while concurrently teaching STEM skills to local students. Imagine the training these students will receive while experiencing the humbleness of giving a prosthetic to a peer in need.

    THE STUDENTS

    HIGH SCHOOL ages 14 - 18 and from all demographics in the Hartford region.

    THE CURRICULUM

    Students will learn the process of additive manufacturing, CAD design, and post processing while engaging in a meaningful project intent on helping those in need.

    Through the support of the MakerspaceCT, Instructors utilizing the e-Nable online community students will work to get MakerspaceCT put “on the map”.

    THE SCHEDULE

    12 students meet 2 nights a week for 3 hours ( 5:30p-8:30p) for 4 Weeks

    24 hours of project-based development at the MakerspaceCT tech lab - downtown Hartford includes meals, materials, and take-home projects.

    COHORT C SCHEDULE:

    COHORT C  is Mondays and Fridays 5:30pm-8:30pm, April 7th through May 9th

    No class Monday Apr 14 or Friday Apr 18th - Spring Break

    This program is open to Connecticut High School students ages 14-18. The tuition-free training is in-person and on-site at MakerspaceCT in Downtown Hartford.

    LOCATION:

    MakerspaceCT

    36 Talcott Street

    Hartford, CT 06119

    Health and Safety: Masks are optional and social distancing is recommended. Please click here for details.

    Funding provided by:


The program is in-person at our

facility in Downtown Hartford


MakerspaceCT

36 Talcott Street

Hartford, CT

(G. Fox Building)


It's very important that you are able to attend each session. Please check your availability for the program weeks.

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