October 2018
10/11/18
Get Spooky: Monster Making 101
Have you ever wondered how artists create the ghastly ghouls we see on screen? Emmy award-winning makeup artist, Ben Rittenhouse at Academy of Make Up Arts (AMUA) took us behind […]
09/25/18
Pumpkin Parts
Have no fear, Halloween is almost here! What better way to celebrate the season than by grabbing a pumpkin and creating a jack-o-lantern to decorate your stoop? Instead of throwing […]
09/20/18
Make It Like a Master Maker with Hip Hues
Have you ever wondered how screen printers make such stellar custom items? Our friends at Hip Hues invited us into their maker space for an exclusive look at their awesome […]
09/18/18
Shadow Puppets
Shorter days don’t have to mean less play time! Shadow puppets are a great way to get your little one crafting and playing, even when after the sun has set. […]
09/10/18
Fall Leaves
It’s fall y’all! The weather is cooler, fall sports begin and apple orchards and pumpkin patches are filled with sweatered cider sippers. One of the best things about fall, though, […]
August 2018
08/27/18
Tinker Trays
What is a tinker? The short answer is YOU! A tinker is someone who makes things and finds solutions to everyday problems. This simple DIY activity will help you create […]
08/17/18
Handheld Constellations
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and saw shapes in the stars? You’re not alone! Since the beginning, humans have used these shapes, called constellations, to schedule […]
08/14/18
Build a Spacesuit
Have you ever wondered why spacesuits are so bulky? It’s clear that spacesuits aren’t a fashion statement, but they’re a vital “accessory” to an astronaut’s survival in space. Learn more […]
08/08/18
BLAST OFF with Sudekum Planetarium and Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Have you ever wondered what makes our Sudekum Planetarium so special? Or how astronomers study our night sky at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory? We're launching you behind the scenes of two […]
08/01/18
Crater Creation
August is for the astronauts. This month, we’re exploring everything SPACE and what better way to start than with a trip to our only natural satellite, the Moon! The Moon’s […]