Summer 2025 In collaboration with the BERA Summer camp, the Maker Club is designing and building an outdoor obstacle course. This project is still in the design process. If you would like to participate, check out the Teams channel for more information!
Author: Kathryn Chen
Cozy Crochet Lesson
December 18, 2024 The Maker Club hosts a snowflake crocheting lesson taught by club member Melinda Rucks. All materials were provided in addition to the complimentary hot chocolate and cookies!
Mini EIC Project
The Maker Club is in the process of creating a small-scale model of the Electron Ion Collider. Design goals for the project: If you would like to join this project, please fill out this form! Keep track of our progress on our Mini Collider channel on Teams.
2024 Maker Faire
June 8, 2024 The Maker Club attends the Maker Faire Long Island at the Long Island Explorium in Port Jefferson.
2024 NYC Auto Show
March 30, 2024 The Maker Club joins BERA’s Do-As-You-Please monthly trip to attend the NYC Auto Show at Javits Center.
Pinata Stand for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2024 To celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Maker Club designed and built a colorful pinata stand for the Hispanic Heritage Club (filled with candy, of course).
Pride Quilt with Pride Alliance
The Maker Club and Pride Alliance put their creative heads together for this year’s pride month to construct a colorful patchwork that symbolizes the artistry and versatility of the BNL community. Thank you all for your contributions to the Pride Quilt!
Valentine’s Day Candle Making Class
February 7, 2024 In preparation for Valentine’s Day, the Maker Club hosts a candle making class. Attendees are encouraged to customize their candles’ color, scents, and to bring their own containers!
Simpsons Gingerbread House
December 2023 The Maker Club participates in the BNL Gingerbread competition for United Way with a sweet replica of the Simpson’s house! Complete with a 3D printed Homer, blinking xmas lights, and a moving (slightly haha) car.
Solar Powered Candle Class
2023 In this two-part series, Jonathan Greene gave an informative lesson solar power followed by a build session where participants were able to build their own solar powered candle from kits created by the Maker Club.
