Art x Technology x Education

Learn new software, develop new skills, and unleash your creativity.
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Free Classes Coming Soon to Powderhorn Park
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I'm going to be teaching classes on digital design, 3D printing and more. We'll be making t-shirts, learning about macramé, and even doing some work with a 3D printer.

  • Nov. 4th – T-shirt Making
  • Nov. 18th – Open House Event with food, DJ, demos and games
  • Dec. 2nd – 3D printed keychains
  • Dec. 9th – Macramé
  • Dec 16th – Holiday Gift Making
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*Geared for ages 11-18

My Services

Four ways I can serve you!

Classes & Workshops

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Unlock your creativity with my classes and workshops on hand and technical skills. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. Let's build something amazing together!

Design Mentor

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Want to level up your design skills and unleash your inner creativity? Picture me as your personal design sensei, guiding you through the principles, ideals, and techniques of design. Just like a piano instructor or a batting coach, I'll be your dedicated mentor, helping you hit all the right notes and knock it out of the park in the world of design!

Residency or Series

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Looking for a more comprehensive program? Let me work with your organization to design a customized, multiweek program that fits your needs. We can tailor the theme and content to your specific requirements and schedule as many sessions per week as you like.

Team Training

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I specialize in crafting training sessions that help organizations build and improve their makerspaces. We can discuss your specific needs and create a solution that works best for you. Let's work together to make your makerspace dreams a reality.

Hands-On Classes

Skills for the Future

Rapid Visualization?

Learn & create with free 2D design apps on your computer or tablet. From demonstrations and live tutorials on the basics of 2D design to making your own brand or logo. Explore how to use 2D plotters to cut graphics for apparel or art.  

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Love New Tech?

Discover new technologies related to spatial computing, metaverse and even blockchain! Learn about various VR creativity apps like Gravity Sketch and Virtuoso.  Learn how to take your creations to the next level with these VR design tools and much more.

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Are you a future engineer or designer?

Learn & create with free 2D design apps on your computer or tablet. From demonstrations and live tutorials on the basics of 2D design to making your own brand or logo. Explore how to use 2D plotters to cut graphics for apparel or art.  

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What Knot to do?

Macramé is from the 70’s but is making a comeback. Learn how to tie knots in creative ways. Make jewelry, wall décor or even hanging planters. This skill is useful in lots of ways.

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The new Gucci?

Learn various skills within sewing from machine basics to fabric types and usage. Sewing is an infinitely useful skill anyone can learn. Demonstrations on how to make various projects from bags to quilts.

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Be the next producer superstar!

Learn how music production works, from recording vocals to sounds effects. Making a beat and mixing, this category has a lot of fun and exciting classes that show you the ropes.

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Cultivate that green Thumb?

Learn about plants, soil and the biology that lives inside. Explore plant life cycles, germination and pollination. Demonstration and tutorials about growing annuals (fruits, veggies and flowers) and even succulents and cacti.

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Craft, Build and Create.

A catch-all for topics and other skills that don't fit nicely in the other categories. We will learn about general maker topics like woodworking, basic tool safety and even some cool painting techniques!

Mission

Go beyond the limit

"My goal is to inspire, motivate and encourage everyone to learn something new."

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I want to help push students creativity to the next level through exciting hands-on practical projects. Explore a new skill or unlock a new passion that you never knew you had. Find one of my workshops or classes at local libraries, community centers and schools in the greater metro of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

"What are you going to MAKE today!"

My Fantastic Partners

I have worked with some great people.

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What people are saying .

Sam is a wonderfully talented and professional educator. He’s thoughtful from start to finish. While teaching a series of creative maker workshops for youth to drop-in and experiment, Sam planned every detail that’s required for any successful event. From promotional materials to technology setup, he designed a welcoming and fun environment for any young person to start creating at any level. Sam’s approach to teaching is hands-on, guiding participants through step-by-step demonstration with an art form while also leaving plenty of time for the freedom to play. He knows how to captivate a room of youth by giving them options to explore their interests with a variety of technology, tools, materials, and examples. Highly recommend any programming with Make with Sam.

Raechel

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Spark’d Studios