# Rediscover Center > Rediscover Center is a Los Angeles 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 20-0192617), founded in 2004, that puts sustainability at the heart of maker education. Youth and adults learn to turn discarded materials into art and functional objects using real tools. Programs: K-6 tinkering and cardboard camps, weekend family crafting, tool training, open tinkering, adult classes, birthday parties, team-building and scout workshops, in-school enrichment, field trips, educator professional development, and makerspace design consulting. Locations: - Rediscover Center Venice: 12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 - Rediscover Center Mid City: 2375 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018 Contact: 310-393-3636, mail@rediscovercenter.org Donate: https://rediscovercenter.org/donors-and-sponsorships-information/ Events: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rediscover-center-17707976174 ## Pages - [Crafting Change](https://rediscovercenter.org/crafting-change/): Free Mixer & Design Challenge Crafting Change with Rediscover Center Free Creative Professionals Mixer and Design Challenge Competition DateFriday, November... - [Rediscover Educators Workshop](https://rediscovercenter.org/rediscover-educators-workshop/) - [Rediscover Scouts](https://rediscovercenter.org/rediscover-scouts-workshops/): Learn and Achieve — Scouts Badge Workshop Merit Badge Workshop Learn and Achieve. A hands-on maker workshop for Girl Scouts... - [Financials](https://rediscovercenter.org/financials/): Annual Reports Download Rediscover’s 2025 Annual Report to see how Rediscover has continued to provide hands-on maker education to over... - [Rediscover Adult Classes](https://rediscovercenter.org/rediscover-adult-classes/) - [Legacy Circle](https://rediscovercenter.org/legacy-circle/): Rediscover Legacy Circle – Build a Creative Future Rediscover Legacy Circle Build a Creative Future for Generations to Come At... - [Earn Your Badge, Have Some Fun!](https://rediscovercenter.org/scouts/): Scout Badge Workshop Discover, Learn, and Achieve! Are you a Girl Scout or Boy Scout looking to earn your next... - [Rediscover Membership](https://rediscovercenter.org/membership/): Complete Membership Section Choose Your Maker Membership Unlock creativity, learning, and maker fun for the whole family! Rediscover members belong... - [Partnerships](https://rediscovercenter.org/partnerships/): Corporate Partnerships Partner with Rediscover Center to support sustainable STEAM education in LA County communities Building Stronger Communities Together Rediscover... - [Tinkering Summer Camp 2025](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-camp-summer-sessions/): This page is no longer active. Please learn more about Summer Camps 2026 HERE. Join Our Tinkering Camps! ☀️ Summer... - [Mending Workshop 2025](https://rediscovercenter.org/mending-workshop-tips/): How to Host a "Mend Don't Spend" Workshop for Teens Whether at a library, community center, or school, it's easy... - [Homeschooling Community](https://rediscovercenter.org/homeschooling-community/): - [Open Tinkering](https://rediscovercenter.org/open-tinkering/): Join Open Tinkering at Rediscover Center! Enjoy up to three hours of shop time with full access to Rediscover’s tools... - [Mending Workshop](https://rediscovercenter.org/mending-workshop/): Teen Librarians: Bring this workshop to your branch for free and get hands-on experience running your own skills workshop! Contact... - [Supporters](https://rediscovercenter.org/supporters/): Rediscover Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN #20-0192617), made possible in large part through the generous support of your... - [Tool Training](https://rediscovercenter.org/tool-training/): - [Volunteer](https://rediscovercenter.org/volunteer/): - [Camps](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-camp/): Join Our Tinkering & Cardboard Camps! Fall and Winter Camps for Ages 6-12 Learn new skills, build big, and make... - [Rediscover Family Crafting](https://rediscovercenter.org/rediscover-family-crafting/): Join Family Crafting at Venice & Mid City! Get creative with a hands-on crafting session at Rediscover! Explore an array... - [2025 Camps & Classes](https://rediscovercenter.org/2025-camps-classes/): Hands-On Learning & Creative Exploration! At Rediscover Center, we inspire kids to tinker, create, and explore through hands-on making. Our... - [Middle School Maker Camp](https://rediscovercenter.org/mscamp/): Coming Summer 2025 Rediscover operates the amazing iStudio makerspace at Santa Monica High School. We are working with SMMUSD to... - [Visit Rediscover](https://rediscovercenter.org/locations/): Rediscover Center Venice 12958 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066 The original Rediscover Center! Our Venice location is open... - [Equipment and Materials](https://rediscovercenter.org/schools-and-institutions-programs/equipment-and-materials/) - [Field Trips at a Rediscover Center](https://rediscovercenter.org/schools-and-institutions-programs/field-trips-at-rediscover/): Come to Rediscover Center in Venice or Mid-City for hands-on making and tinkering! Students use real woodworking tools and explore... - [Events](https://rediscovercenter.org/events/) - [Home](https://rediscovercenter.org/): Activity Guide. January 2026. This project is inspired by The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and... - [Rediscover's Blog](https://rediscovercenter.org/rediscover-blog-and-news/): Decorate Your Home for Any Holiday! Decorate Your Home for Any Holiday! Activity Guide. January 2026. This project is inspired... - [Rediscover Venice](https://rediscovercenter.org/venice/): Activity Guide. January 2026. This project is inspired by The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and... - [ARCHIVED: Rediscover Library](https://rediscovercenter.org/rediscover-library/): Activity Guide. January 2026. This project is inspired by The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and... - [Tool Safety Guides](https://rediscovercenter.org/tool-guides/): Activity Guide. January 2026. This project is inspired by The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and... - [Activity Guides](https://rediscovercenter.org/activities/): These resources are aimed at helping children learn through making in home, school, and community settings. Any Shape Box Arm... - [Rediscover Mid City](https://rediscovercenter.org/midcity/): 2375 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018 Opened in Spring of 2024, Rediscover Center Mid City expands sustainable maker... - [Cardboard City - Pop-up Art Center](https://rediscovercenter.org/cardboard-city/): Cardboard City at Rediscover Center is a hands-on creative experience where kids and families transform cardboard into an imaginative cityscape... - [spinning shelfie](https://rediscovercenter.org/activitytemplateforkids/): Make a Spinning Selfie We’ve created an activity guide on Spinning Selfies inspired by The Girl who Thought in Pictures:... - [Contact Us](https://rediscovercenter.org/contact-us/): Phone: 310. 393. 3636 Email: mail@rediscovercenter. org Instagram: @RediscoverCtr Facebook: @RediscoverCtr - [DEIA](https://rediscovercenter.org/deia/): The DEIA Committee (Comité DEIA) ensures that Rediscover is taking an active role in dismantling systemic racism by continuously building... - [School Services](https://rediscovercenter.org/schoolservices/): For Students Our Teaching Artists and Maker Facilitators work with students PreK-12 to facilitate student-driven projects created from household recycled... - [Masked Ball Fall Fundraiser 2020](https://rediscovercenter.org/masked-ball-fall-fundraiser-2020/): Masked Ball Fall Fundraiser Auction Items Videos: Aaron Kramer's "Kinetic Hummingbird" Sculpture Video Greenback Moneyball Sculpture by rDC Board President... - [Financial Aid](https://rediscovercenter.org/financial-aid/) - [Fall 2023 Programming](https://rediscovercenter.org/academic-year-programming/): After School Classes: Tinkering Learn tools, build big, and make friends. This class teaches children the skills they need to... - [Tinkering Toolkits](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-tool-kit/): Whether there’s a school project that you need to make, a backpack that needs repairing, or some fabulous things kicking... - [Dueling Makers Series](https://rediscovercenter.org/duelingmakers/): Join Amara and Molly as they race against the clock to make something using ONLY FIVE ITEMS in just half... - [MakerChat](https://rediscovercenter.org/makerchat/): Create from your kitchen table with reDiscover Center! Our MakerChats are 30 minute online video sessions to help guide young... - [Employment](https://rediscovercenter.org/employment/) - [Parent Camp Information](https://rediscovercenter.org/parent-camp-information/): Feb 1, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians and Campers, Welcome to Rediscover’s Tinkering Camp and Cardboard Camp! We are thrilled that you’ll... - [Materials Donation Policy](https://rediscovercenter.org/materials-donation-policy/): Thank you for your interest in donating materials! To schedule your materials drop off time: Please note, we are momentarily... - [Community Programs](https://rediscovercenter.org/schools-and-institutions-programs/community-programs/): Rediscover brings hands-on sustainable artmaking to community events across Los Angeles County. We enliven farmers markets, library events, street festivals,... - [Resources](https://rediscovercenter.org/about/resources/): Activity Guides These resources are aimed at helping children learn through making in home, school, and community settings. Tool Guides... - [Staff & Board of Directors](https://rediscovercenter.org/about/staff-board-of-directors/): Activity Guide. January 2025. This project is inspired by The Little Red Fort, written by Brenda Maier and illustrated by... - [Classes & Camps](https://rediscovercenter.org/individuals-and-families-programs/classes-camps/): Activity Guide. January 2025. This project is inspired by The Little Red Fort, written by Brenda Maier and illustrated by... - [Curriculum and Makerspace Design Consulting](https://rediscovercenter.org/schools-and-institutions-programs/curriculum-and-makerspace-design-consulting/): Activity Guide. January 2025. This project is inspired by The Little Red Fort, written by Brenda Maier and illustrated by... - [Professional Development Workshops](https://rediscovercenter.org/schools-and-institutions-programs/educator-professional-development/): Activity Guide. January 2025. This project is inspired by The Little Red Fort, written by Brenda Maier and illustrated by... - [Enrichment Programs](https://rediscovercenter.org/schools-and-institutions-programs/enrichment-programs/): Abundant Materials. Real Tools. Safe Environment. reDiscover teaches tinkering, a variant of maker education focused on the iterative hands-on manipulation... - [Cancellation Policy](https://rediscovercenter.org/cancellation-policy/) - [Group Workshops](https://rediscovercenter.org/individuals-and-families-programs/private-workshops/) - [Birthday Parties](https://rediscovercenter.org/individuals-and-families-programs/birthday-parties/): Choose one of our birthday party options or work with Rediscover to create a customized event. We offer creative, hands-on... - [About Rediscover Center](https://rediscovercenter.org/about/) - [Donors & Sponsorships](https://rediscovercenter.org/donors-and-sponsorships-information/): Activity Guide. January 2025. This project is inspired by The Little Red Fort, written by Brenda Maier and illustrated by... - [Schools & Institutions](https://rediscovercenter.org/schools-and-institutions-programs/): Please learn more about Summer Camps 2026 HERE. - [Individuals & Families](https://rediscovercenter.org/individuals-and-families-programs/): Please check out our class & camp offerings below! - [Blog](https://rediscovercenter.org/blog/) ## Posts - [Decorate Your Home for Any Holiday!](https://rediscovercenter.org/decorate-for-holidays/): Decorate Your Home for Any Holiday! Activity Guide. January 2026. This project is inspired by The House Without Lights: A... - [Meet the Facilitator: Kevin Garcia](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitator-kevin-garcia/): Kevin Garcia is the Office Coordinator at Rediscover Center. While he is not a teaching facilitator at our camps, makerspace... - [Lizzy Grandsaert](https://rediscovercenter.org/lizzy-grandsaert/): East Side Programs Coordinator Lizzy Grandsaert (she/her) is a contemporary artist and illustrator deeply committed to conservation. Her artwork has... - [Engineer a Surprise Box](https://rediscovercenter.org/engineer-surprise-box/): Engineer a Surprise Box Activity Guide. October 2025. This project is inspired by Marianne the Maker, a storybook that follows... - [Meet the Facilitator: Guillermo Kersh](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitator-guillermo-kersh/): Guillermo is a Lead Facilitator at Rediscover Center who joined the organization in summer 2019. Six years ago, Guillermo first... - [Em Kramer](https://rediscovercenter.org/em-kramer/): After-School Programs Manager Em Kramer (they/them) is a lifelong maker, artist, and enthusiast of all things crafty! As the After... - [Make a Miniature Room Model](https://rediscovercenter.org/miniature-room/): Make a Miniature Room Model Activity Guide. March 2025. This project is inspired by Love Grows Everywhere, a storybook that... - [Build a Fort](https://rediscovercenter.org/build-a-fort/): Build a Fort Activity Guide. January 2025. This project is inspired by The Little Red Fort, written by Brenda Maier... - [Build a Sustainability Robot](https://rediscovercenter.org/sustainability-robot/): Build a Sustainability Robot Activity Guide. November 2024. Rediscover thanks Alex Wilensky, María José Urrestarazu, and Hannah Dahl for their... - [Create a Calavera Mask](https://rediscovercenter.org/create-a-calavera-mask/): Create a Calavera Mask Activity Guide. October 2024. Rediscover thanks Alex Wilensky, María José Urrestarazu, and Hannah Dahl for their... - [Build a Super Twisty Slide](https://rediscovercenter.org/twisty-slide/): Build a Super Twisty Slide Activity Guide. September 2024. In Progress. Rediscover thanks Alex Wilensky, María José Urrestarazu, and Hannah... - [Create your own Superhero Identity](https://rediscovercenter.org/superhero-identity/): Create your own Superhero Identity Activity Guide. June 2024. Rediscover thanks Alex Wilensky, María José Urrestarazu, and Hannah Dahl for... - [Tinkering Camp 2025](https://rediscovercenter.org/weeklong-camp/): This page is no longer active. Please learn more about Summer Camps 2026 HERE. Upcoming Camps Spring Break Camps Cardboard... - [Homeschooling Community](https://rediscovercenter.org/homeschooling-community/): Rediscover Center has proudly served the California Homeschooling Community since 2016. We are an approved vendor for most Homeschool Charter... - [Tool Training](https://rediscovercenter.org/tool-training/): Ages 7+ Sundays 10:00-12:00 PM* At Rediscover Center Venice or Rediscover Center Mid City Registration Required Welcome to the workshop!... - [Open Tinkering](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-open-studio/): Ages 8+, teens and adults welcome Sundays 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Rediscover Center Venice or Rediscover Center Mid City $30 Registration... - [Make a Mini Mailbox](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-a-mini-mailbox/): Make a Mini Mailbox In this activity, we will use recycled materials to create a personal mailbox. Typically, mailboxes are... - [Pedagogy & Resources](https://rediscovercenter.org/pedagogy/): Pedagogy Lesson Plans Tinkering Toolkit 10 lesson unit for 3rd-5th grade (curriculum) (outline) Guides Tinkering and Prototyping Materials (article)(video) Cardboard,... - [Introduction to Tool Use](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-school-la-workshop-grades-2-6/): Grades 2-8 120 minutes This 90-120 minute workshop introduces 2nd-8th graders and their teachers to the Safety Mindset and teaches... - [The Tin Forest (grades K-2)](https://rediscovercenter.org/the-tin-forest-grades-k-2/): Grades K-2 Discounts available 60-90 minutes In this program K-2 students explore the concepts of resource conservation and the power... - [Jonathan Markowitz Bijur](https://rediscovercenter.org/jonathan-markowitz-bijur-2/): Executive Director Jonathan Markowitz Bijur (he/him) is a founder of Tinkering School LA, an educator, a maker, and an administrator... - [Creating a Pop-Up Card](https://rediscovercenter.org/pop-up-card/): In this activity, you will create a pop-up card with a character or message that expresses confidence. It can be... - [Professional Development / Parent Workshops](https://rediscovercenter.org/professional-development-parent-workshops/): We offer professional development and parent workshops on tinkering, art, and sustainability for educators serving preschool-8th grade. Rediscover’s educator workshop... - [Team Workshops](https://rediscovercenter.org/corporate-retreat-group-workshop/): 4 to 40 participants 2 hour, half day, or full day At Rediscover Center, your office, or an offsite venue... - [Scouts Badge Workshop](https://rediscovercenter.org/scouts-badge-workshop/): Rediscover offers workshops for Scouts at every level to help you meet your badge requirements. Rediscover materials, equipment, and facilitation... - [Linda Solomon](https://rediscovercenter.org/linda-solomon/): Board President Linda Solomon is a retired engineer and mother of three who is passionate about providing equitable STEAM education... - [Jay True](https://rediscovercenter.org/jay-true/): Director of Operations Jay True (she/her) has been Rediscover Center’s Director of Operations since 2021. With twenty years of administrative... - [Make your Own Binocular Frames](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-your-own-binocular-frames/): In this activity, we will explore using cylinders to create frames for binoculars to serve as viewfinders for when we’re... - [Making Puppets with Moving Parts](https://rediscovercenter.org/making-puppets-with-moving-parts/): In this activity, we will explore using brads (brass fasteners) and sticks to make puppets with moving parts. 2024 is... - [Patrick Smith](https://rediscovercenter.org/patrick-smith/): Camp Programs Manager Patrick Smith (he/him) joined Rediscover as a Facilitator in 2023, and now manages camp enrollment, program design,... - [Weaving Tiny Textiles](https://rediscovercenter.org/weaving-tiny-textiles/): Taking inspiration from colorful Maya textiles, in this activity we will explore the art of weaving using recycled materials. Creating... - [Danielle Duncan](https://rediscovercenter.org/danielle-duncan/): Danielle Duncan-Bernstein (she/her) joined Rediscover’s board in 2024. With nearly 20 years experience in K-12 education, Danielle has served in... - [Dori Friedman](https://rediscovercenter.org/dori-friedman/): Dori Friedman has been a technology and maker educator for over 30 years. Currently, she is a Makerspace and Innovation... - [Tracey Roden](https://rediscovercenter.org/tracey-roden/): Tracey Roden brings over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She joined the Rediscover Center Board in 2023.... - [Skeleton-inspired Architecture Models](https://rediscovercenter.org/mher-zohrabyan/): Mher Zorhabyan creates architectural models inspired by the skeletal structure of animals. You can do it too! Skeletons are strong... - [Create Upcycled Costumes](https://rediscovercenter.org/create-upcycled-costumes/): This project is inspired by Bisa’s Carnaval, written by Joana Pastro and illustrated by Carolina Coroa. This book tells the... - [Kevin M. Garcia](https://rediscovercenter.org/kevin-m-garcia/): Office Coordinator Kevin M. Garcia (he/him) is a lifelong Los Angeles resident who’s passionate about childhood education and educational equity.... - [Exploring Materials to Make (Non-Edible) Food](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-nonedible-food/): This project is inspired by When Lola Visits, the story of a child of an immigrant family whose summers were... - [Make and Shake Maracas](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-and-shake-maracas/): This project is inspired by You Come From Greatness. We are the extension of our ancestors and the creators of... - [Make Tactile Emotes](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-tactile-emotes/): This project is inspired by The Year We Learned to Fly. Jacqueline Woodson says, “Sometimes the first step toward change... - [Make Paper Dollhouses](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-paper-dollhouses/): This project is inspired by Magic Trash: The Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art. You’ve seen what kids at... - [Create "Perfect" Circles](https://rediscovercenter.org/create-perfect-circles/): This project is inspired by CLASSIFIED: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer. Have you heard of... - [Liz Reyes](https://rediscovercenter.org/liz-reyes/): Mid City Programs Manager Liz Reyes is Mid City’s Site Program Manager who loves connecting with community members and local... - [Helen Kim](https://rediscovercenter.org/helen-kim/): Board Member Helen Kim joined the board of Rediscover Center in 2024 after learning about Rediscover and bringing tinkering kits... - [Express the void within](https://rediscovercenter.org/express-the-void-within/): This project was inspired by The Void, written by Anna Llenas. The Void is a storybook about a young girl... - [Make Pom-Poms](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-pom-poms/): This project was inspired by Be Amazing, written by Desmond is Amazing @DesmondisAmazing and illustrated by Dylan Glynn @dylanglynn. mov.... - [Map Out Your Community](https://rediscovercenter.org/map-out-your-community/): This project was inspired by Paletero Man, written by Lucky Diaz @theluckyband_ and illustrated by Micah Player @micahplayer. Paletero Man... - [Make Cardboard Planes with Slot Construction](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-cardboard-planes-with-slot-construction/): This project was inspired by The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee, written by Julie Leung @jleungbooks and illustrated by... - [Make Paper Sculptures](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-paper-sculptures/): This project was inspired by A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa, written and illustrated by Andrea... - [Hanabee Cartagena](https://rediscovercenter.org/hanabee-cartagena/): Community Programs Manager & DEIA Coordinator Hanabee Cartagena (she/her) is the Community Programs Manager & DEIA Coordinator. Hanabee started with... - [Jim Sullivan](https://rediscovercenter.org/jim-sullivan/): Makerspace Programs Manager Jim Sullivan (he/him) joined Rediscover in 2022. With extensive experience in construction, sculpture, and K-12 maker education,... - [Joyce Tam](https://rediscovercenter.org/joyce-tam/): Joyce Tam is a builder, educator, and kinesthetic learner. She teaches in reDiscover’s school and camp programs. Joyce supports staff... - [Make a Story Mobile - Hidden Figures](https://rediscovercenter.org/story-mobile-hidden-figures/): February is Black History Month, so this month’s book features “Hidden Figures,” written by Margot Lee Shetterly. The inspiring story... - [Cathy Millstein](https://rediscovercenter.org/cathy-millstein/): Vice President Cathy Kersh Millstein joined Rediscover’s board in 2022. Raised in Los Angeles, she has spent most of her... - [Boxitecture Design](https://rediscovercenter.org/boxitecture-design/): This project was inspired by Boxitects, written and illustrated by Kim Smith. Boxitects is a picture book about a young... - [Open House 2022](https://rediscovercenter.org/open-house-2022/): Join us for an Open House at reDiscover Center Thursday, January 20! We’re opening our doors to you this coming... - [Yeltsin Penado](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-yeltsin-penado/): School Programs Manager Yeltsin Penado (he/him) joined Rediscover Center as a Programs Manager in 2021. He works closely with Facilitators... - [Create a Wind Turbine Tower](https://rediscovercenter.org/create-a-wind-turbine-tower/): Use upcycled materials to create a wind turbine tower! This project was inspired by “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,”... - [Shopping Appointments](https://rediscovercenter.org/shopping-appointments/): Saturday and Sunday, by reservation only. Reserve using the button above, call us at 310-393-3636, or email us at mail@rediscovercenter.... - [Make Wild Animal/Safari Finger Puppets](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-safari-finger-puppets/): Use upcycled materials to create finger puppets and tell a story! This project was inspired by Zonia’s Rain Forest, written... - [Donate to our #GivingTuesday Campaign!](https://rediscovercenter.org/givingtuesday2021/): Raffle Drawing on the evening of Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 #GivingTuesday is the biggest global, online giving event of the... - [Make Stenopeic Glasses](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-stenopeic-glasses/): We’ve created an activity guide on making stenopeic glasses out of recycled materials! This project was inspired by Patricia’s Vision:... - [Make a National Kite](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-a-national-kite/): Let’s have an International Kite Festival at home! We’ve created an activity guide on making a kite from recycled materials!... - [Making a Hanging Door Sign](https://rediscovercenter.org/making-a-hanging-door-sign/): We’ve created an activity guide on creating stoplight-inspired door signs! This project was inspired by The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan written... - [Prototype a Transportation Vehicle/Vessel](https://rediscovercenter.org/prototype-a-transportation-vehicle-vessel/): We’ve created an activity guide on prototyping transportation vessels! This project was inspired by Rosie Revere, Engineer, written by Andrea... - [Make a Plastic Bottle Soaker](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-a-plastic-bottle-soaker/): We’ve created an activity guide on making a fun, recycled Super-Soaker to get you through the heat this summer! This... - [Make a Sensory Enhancing Gadget](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-a-sensory-enhancing-gadget/): We’ve created an activity guide on making a gadget to help your senses! This project was inspired by Ada Twist... - [Make a Spinning Selfie](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-a-spinning-selfie/): We’ve created an activity guide on Spinning Selfies inspired by The Girl who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr.... - [Tinkering Classes Parent Info Spring 2021](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-classes-parent-info-spring-2021/): January 12, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Tinkerers, Welcome to In-Person Classes at reDiscover Center for 2021! We are thrilled that... - [Make a Ballot Box](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-a-ballot-box/): Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote by Andrea Beaty is the story of a girl and her second-grade class learning... - [Make a Space Diorama](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-a-space-diorama/): Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed is a story of a young girl who loved space and science, then... - [Tinkering School LA 2019 - Sizzle Reel](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-school-la-2019-sizzle-reel/) - [Donna Tiocao](https://rediscovercenter.org/donna-tiocao/): Treasurer Donna Tiocao has been a board member since 2020. A partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, she is passionate about education, charitable... - [Meet the Facilitators: Amara Leipzig](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-amara-leipzig/): Amara Leipzig is a Lead Facilitator, working at reDiscover Center since the beginning of 2019. They are an artist and... - [High Five Device](https://rediscovercenter.org/high-five-device/): A scissor mechanism lets you give high fives while social distancing! Young builders may need help cutting out the cardboard.... - [Tinkering Tool Kit GoFundMe with #GivingTuesdayNow May 2020](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-tool-kit-gofundme-with-givingtuesdaynow-may-2020/): reDiscover is thrilled to launch our new GoFundMe Campaign, to bring Tinkering Tool Kits and scholarships for our online classes... - [Spectrum News 11](https://rediscovercenter.org/spectrum-news-11/): reDisccover Tinkering Camp was featured on Spectrum News 1! Check out the segment here! REGISTER NOW for camps and classes! - [Meet the Facilitators - Frank Wuts Volunteer Extraordinaire](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-frank-wuts-volunteer-extraordinaire/): Frank has volunteered with reDiscover Center since 2015. Frank is a retired entrepreneur and engineer with extensive volunteering experience working... - [Max Nishimura](https://rediscovercenter.org/max-nishimura/): Secretary Max Nishimura joined Rediscover’s board in 2020. Max is a Southern California native, born and raised in Orange County,... - [Getting Started with Creative Reuse Materials](https://rediscovercenter.org/getting-started-with-creative-reuse-materials/): Lets dig in our recycling bin! “Oo, there’s a bunch of bottle lids in here, grab those. ” “Oh, and... - [Meet the Facilitators - Nico Palermo](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-nico-palermo/): Perhaps reDiscover’s most sought after Facilitator, Nico builds instant rapport with tinkerers with his infectious enthusiasm, goofy humor, and authentic... - [Mini Stomp Rockets](https://rediscovercenter.org/mini-stomp-rockets/): This project is a mini version of the big stomp rockets we like to do at reDiscover, and can be... - [Virtual Tinkering](https://rediscovercenter.org/virtual-tinkering/): Ages: 6+ Weekday Classes run for 4 to 12 weeks per session. Our virtual sessions bring the experience of reDiscover... - [Meet the Interns: Natalie Guerra](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-interns-natalie-guerra/): Natalie Guerra is originally from Santa Barbara, CA but has been a Los Angeles resident for over 7 years. She... - [Meet the Interns: Allie Carr](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-interns-allie-carr/): Allie Carr is a senior art history major at Loyola Marymount University. She is the newest intern at reDiscover Center... - [Meet the Facilitators: Hanabee Cartagena](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-hanabee-cartagena/): Hanabee Cartagena is an experienced maker. Graduating from the Communication Arts program with a minor in Community Arts Engagement at... - [The Tools We Use](https://rediscovercenter.org/the-tools-we-use/): reDiscover has 10+ years experience putting powerful tools in the hands of kids ages 7-12. We’ve tried out countless hand... - [Meet Volunteers: Alexa Jabbour & Catherine Murray](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-volunteers-alexa-jabbour-and-catherine-murray/): Reflections upon volunteering for reDiscover Center. “I have learned about new uses for trash materials such as cardboard, plastic containers,... - [Meet the Facilitators: Isabella Granados](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-isabella-granados/): Isabella is one of our newest facilitators here at reDiscover! She helps teach camp, after school and homeschool classes. Isabella... - [Meet the Facilitators - Orr Herz](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-orr-herz/): Orr Herz is an exhibiting artist who works in a variety of media, from acrylics to ceramics to welding. He’s... - [Tinkering is for Middle Schoolers, too](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-is-for-middle-schoolers-too/): 15 years ago, reDiscover was founded to serve preschool and early elementary classrooms with creative reuse materials. 10 years ago,... - [Meet the Facilitators: Emma Ramey](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-emma-ramey/): Facilitator Emma Ramey teaches in reDiscover’s after school, camp, and festival programs and assists with building operations and client relations.... - [Teacher Resources](https://rediscovercenter.org/teacher-resources/): reDiscover provides professional development and support to PreK-12 teachers to integrate making, tinkering, and creative reuse materials into classroom activities,... - [15th Anniversary Fundraiser - October 20, 2019](https://rediscovercenter.org/15th-anniversary-fundraiser/): Celebrate reDiscover’s 15th anniversary! Come to reDiscover’s Fall Fundraiser for your own chance to get your hands on real tools... - [Meet the Facilitators: Margaret Starbuck](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-margaret-starbuck/): Margaret knows her stuff. As a technical theater major at UCLA, she mastered carpentry, scenic work, AV, and a host... - [Meet the Facilitators: Sam Balfus](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-sam-balfus/): Sam Balfus connects with children. Wonderfully. A calm and patient teacher who just so happens to be an awesome artist... - [Guest Post: Aaron Kramer on Supporting Frustration in Tinkering](https://rediscovercenter.org/supporting-frustration-in-tinkering/): [Aaron Kramer is a reDiscover Board Member, artist, and educator who will be leading the 7/15-7/19 Tinkering School LA Masters... - [Community Activities](https://rediscovercenter.org/community-activities/): reDiscover Center’s Community Programs are great for festivals, library and museum events, school fairs, farmer’s markets, and fundraisers. They can... - [Rentals](https://rediscovercenter.org/rentals/): Meet Marci Javril, a renter and volunteer extraordinaire at reDiscover Center! When Marci is not tirelessly promoting reDiscover Center she... - [Teaching with Cardboard, from Play to Prototyping](https://rediscovercenter.org/teaching-with-cardboard/): At reDiscover, we use a lot of cardboard. From playgrounds built of appliance boxes to eight foot ball run tubes... - [Meet the Facilitators: Jenna Ervin](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-jenna-ervin/): Miss Jenna (as she’s known to her students) has coordinated and facilitated the Pali Design Lab since its opening in... - [Aaron Kramer](https://rediscovercenter.org/aaron-kramer/): Aaron has been actively involved with Rediscover since 2009, joined the board in 2015, and served as Board President 2020-2024.... - [Meet the Facilitators: Jae Hinrichs](https://rediscovercenter.org/meet-the-facilitators-jae-hinrichs/): Jae Hinrichs has been facilitating open studios, workshops, and camps with reDiscover since 2015. They’re a favorite among parents and... - [Launch of Product Design Club at Beverly Vista School](https://rediscovercenter.org/launch-of-product-design-club-at-beverly-vista-school/): reDiscover Center launched Product Design Club at Beverly Vista School in February 2019. Supported by the Beverly Vista PTA, this... - [A Culture of Safety](https://rediscovercenter.org/a-culture-of-safety/): One of reDiscover’s favored phrases is “A Culture of Safety. ” It’s the name of our core professional development workshop... - [Join a UCLA Study on Risk-taking and Anxiety](https://rediscovercenter.org/join-a-ucla-study-on-risk-taking-and-anxiety/): ReDiscover is proud to partner with researchers at UCLA to help kids get more involved in science! The project, The... - [Barb Noren](https://rediscovercenter.org/barb-noren/): Director of Programs (Former) Barb Noren is a maker, educator, and general geek. Barb has been involved with STEAM education... - [Save This Place for Me](https://rediscovercenter.org/save-this-place-for-me/): “Save This Place for Me” Nature, Art, Film, Spoken Word Project 12 week class Fall-Winter 2018 Make New Friends! Create... - [John Umekubo](https://rediscovercenter.org/john-umekubo/): Board Member John Umekubo is the Director of Social Entrepreneurship at Westside Neighborhood School in Los Angeles, and a consultant... - [Trevor Gililland](https://rediscovercenter.org/trevor_gililland/): Board Member Trevor Gililland has been a Rediscover board member since 2021. A musician, woodworker, and computer artist, Trevor brings... - [Pop-Up Cardboard Playground](https://rediscovercenter.org/pop-up-cardboard-playground/): Ideal for Elementary School 2 hours reDiscover provides all materials and tools necessary for children to create large and small... - [Pop-Up Makerspace](https://rediscovercenter.org/pop-up-makerspace/): 1-10 Day Residency We supply tools, materials, and expert maker-educators; you designate a space and we kit it out. Each... - [Classroom and After School Enrichment](https://rediscovercenter.org/classroom-and-after-school-enrichment/): Grade Ranges: Pre-K, 1st-5th, and 6th-8th 60-90 minutes once a week (After school programs run for 8-12 weeks to match... - [Upcycled Art Party](https://rediscovercenter.org/upcycled-art-party/): Ages: 4+ $350 for first 10 participants, $12 for each additional participant At this time, we are not holding birthday... - [One-Day Tinkering Camp](https://rediscovercenter.org/one-day-camp/): Come build amazing eco-friendly creations with us! Tinkering Camp teaches children the skills they need to turn their wildest imaginings... - [Mary Beth Trautwein](https://rediscovercenter.org/mary-beth-trautwein/): Director Emerita and Board Member Co-founder and former Executive Director of the Rediscover Center, Mary Beth Trautwein brings problem solving... - [Amy Bauer](https://rediscovercenter.org/amy-bauer/): Director of Operations Amy Bauer has been a powerhouse in arts administration since 2001. Amy worked at reDiscover from 2014... - [Jonathan Markowitz Bijur](https://rediscovercenter.org/jonathan-markowitz-bijur/): Executive Director and Ex-Officio Board Member Jonathan Markowitz Bijur has been a volunteer, artist, and instructor at Rediscover since 2010,... - [Habits of a life of Making](https://rediscovercenter.org/habits-of-a-life-of-making/): If I had all the time in the world, my mornings would look like this: 7:00 Morning run 8:00 Meditation... - [Trash and recycling in Santa Monica, CA; tinkering our way to a better planet](https://rediscovercenter.org/trash-and-recycling-in-santa-monica-ca-tinkering-our-way-to-a-better-planet/): As you drive into Santa Monica on I-10, you’ll pass a huge American flag on the right side of the... - [Tinkering@Home 2](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-at-home-2/): Young minds have a distinct advantage: their minds are flexible in a way that adult minds aren’t. They have great... - [Book Review: Tinkering by Curt Gabrielson](https://rediscovercenter.org/book-review-tinkering-by-curt-gabrielson/): Tinkering: Kids Learn by Making Stuff, from Maker Media, is great for parents or educators who have some experience tinkering... - [Tinker Bell is, guess what, a tinkerer](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinker-bell-is-guess-what-a-tinkerer/): If all you know of Tinker Bell is the spot of light in the play or the wordless sprite in... - [New 14" bandsaw for Tinkering LA camp](https://rediscovercenter.org/new-14-bandsaw-for-tinkering-la-camp/): Don over at Westwood Power Tools generously discounted a new Steel City 14″ bandsaw to our Tinkering School. Westwood Power... - [Why Art is important to Tinkering](https://rediscovercenter.org/why-art-is-important-to-tinkering/): S. T. E. M. requires imagination and creative thought. The Arts afford easy access to creativity. That place where fragile... - [I met him on Portabello Road in London](https://rediscovercenter.org/i-met-him-on-portabello-road-in-london/): I met him on Portabello road. From the outside he looked quite contemporary. Then I had a peek beyond the... - [There's Treasure Everywhere!](https://rediscovercenter.org/theres-treasure-everywhere/): I keep finding myself mentally shouting “There’s Treasure Everywhere! ” It’s the title of a Calvin and Hobbes book, which... - [Tinkering @ Home #3: The Tinkering Toolkit](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-home-3-the-tinkering-toolkit/): by Barb Noren, Lead Tinkering Facilitator, reDiscover Center There are a few different modes of building that I’ve observed: tinkering,... - [The Tinkering Toolkit](https://rediscovercenter.org/the-tinkering-toolkit/): Updated March 2017 Originally posted on November 3, 2014 on https://paperstatic. com/tinkering-and-prototyping-materials/ There are a few different modes of building... - [Links for Ideas and Inspiration](https://rediscovercenter.org/links-for-ideas-and-inspiration/): Exploratorium The Exploratorium in San Francisco is a kids’ STEAM museum with a tinkering lab tucked away inside, and they... - [Tinkering @ Home #2: Get Your Kids Involved Early](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-home-2-get-your-kids-involved-early/): by Barb Noren, Lead Tinkering Facilitator, reDiscover Center Young minds have a distinct advantage: their minds are flexible in a... - [ReDiscover Yourself: Making a 3D Selfie](https://rediscovercenter.org/rediscover-yourself-making-a-3d-selfie/): Part of the magic of reDiscover Center is that you never know exactly what materials might be waiting for you... - [Tinkering@Home](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-at-home/): What exactly is tinkering? A question we often get asked at reDiscover Center. Our response? Tinkering is more than just... - [Tinkering Prompt Generator](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkering-prompt-generator/): Stuck trying to come up with tinkering ideas? Use the lists below as a tinkering prompt generator! Take a word... - [Rosie Revere is an Engineer. But is she a tinkerer?](https://rediscovercenter.org/rosie-revere-is-an-engineer-but-is-she-a-tinkerer/): Andrea Beaty’s Rosie Revere, Engineer is a beloved modern classic children’s book. Rosie is a kid who never stops inventing... - [4 Maker Connectors for Cardboard](https://rediscovercenter.org/4-maker-connectors-for-cardboard/): The YouTube channel Barb Makes Things, created by reDiscover Tinkering Facilitator Barb Noren, recently uploaded a video on a few... - [Tinkering@Home #1](https://rediscovercenter.org/tinkeringhome-1/): The Whats and Whys of Tinkering at Home What exactly is tinkering? Tinkering is more than just making things. It’s... - [Upcycled Helmet Mask](https://rediscovercenter.org/upcycled-helmet-mask/): This is the second installment of mask-making here at reDiscover Center! Today we are looking at helmet masks: a simple... - [Reindeer](https://rediscovercenter.org/reindeer/): The holidays are here! Now is a great time to make a gift for someone on your list. Here at... - [Fantastical Car](https://rediscovercenter.org/fantastical-car/): Have you ever dreamed of a car that is also a house? A car that can fly? A car that... - [Wood Scrap Turkey](https://rediscovercenter.org/wood-scrap-turkey/): Turkey Time is upon us all! Regardless of your food preferences around Thanksgiving, a turkey centerpiece is a great, festive... - [Mylar Flowers](https://rediscovercenter.org/mylar-flowers/): Based on the traditional folded tissue or crepe paper method, this flower was made using donated Mylar sheeting (a factory... - [Journal / Sketchbook](https://rediscovercenter.org/journal-sketchbook/): Repurpose paper scraps, fabric and yarn to create your own personal journal or sketchbook. All you need is some stationery,... - [Fun With Puppets!](https://rediscovercenter.org/fun-with-puppets/): There are countless ways to make a puppet! One fun way with tinkering is using found objects to create a... - [Make A Mask!](https://rediscovercenter.org/make-a-mask/): Create a spooky mask! Masks can be made with recycled materials like cardboard, egg cartons and bottle caps. And they... # # Detailed Content ## Pages ## Posts