SciTEAM
Engaging the next generation of creative and innovative thinkers and doers with educational science, technology and arts activities that challenge and inspire
Maker workshops - Race to Space - Invent a board game
Tuesday 5 May 2026
2pm to 3 pm (Home school)
OR
3.30 pm to 4.30 pm (After school)
Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 May
@ CASM - 63 Ormsby Tce, Mandurah
$60 per child for the 4 week program, maximum 12 students per class
Best for 6 to 11 year olds
In this 4 week series students will:
Learn about probability and chance (mathematics)
Learn about the Solar System (science)
Develop their design and making skills (art and technology)
Enjoy learning with like-minded peers
Using dice and basic board game concepts, students will create a board game where astronauts race to be the first to visit all the planets in the Solar System.
In the first week the students will learn about chance, probability and play a game. In week 2 they will learn about the Solar System and begin designing their game which they will complete in the series to take home.
Parents welcome
**All SciTEAM workshops are designed, tested, and delivered by Dr Claire Pannell, who brings exceptional expertise to every session. With a PhD in Agricultural Science and over 20 years of experience creating and delivering engaging STEM and STEAM programs, Dr Pannell ensures high-quality learning experiences for students.
Her background includes serving as State Manager for CSIRO Education and Programs Manager at Scitech, where she oversaw hands-on school initiatives such as the Tinkering Space and Lab.
Dr Pannell is fully insured and holds current Working with Children and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks. She is also trained in First Aid and COVID-19 hygiene protocols, ensuring a safe and professional environment for all participants.**
Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah
Homeschool - Science & Making with SciTEAM
Between Monday 9 February 2026 and Monday 16 March 2026
In this event series we will learn about physics by tinkering and making over 5 weeks. It is highly recommended to attend all sessions. We will develop our building skills and become a problem solving inventor
Where: Falcon Library
Who: Primary school aged homeschool students. Best for 8 to 12 year olds. Younger children will need a parent or carer to stay to assist.
What: Take it home making workshops - cost includes materials
When: Mondays 1.20 to 2.40 pm, 9 Feb to 9 March 2026
9/2/26 - Rockets that fly
16/2/26 - Bird puppets that flap
23/2/26 - Catalpults
2/3/26 - No class - public holiday
9/3/26 - Cardboard building construction
16/3/26 - Marble Run Games
**All SciTEAM workshops are designed, tested, and delivered by Dr Claire Pannell, who brings exceptional expertise to every session. With a PhD in Agricultural Science and over 20 years of experience creating and delivering engaging STEM and STEAM programs, Dr Pannell ensures high-quality learning experiences for students.
Her background includes serving as State Manager for CSIRO Education and Programs Manager at Scitech, where she oversaw hands-on school initiatives such as the Tinkering Space and Lab.
Dr Pannell is fully insured and holds current Working with Children and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks. She is also trained in First Aid and COVID-19 hygiene protocols, ensuring a safe and professional environment for all participants.**
https://sciteam.com.au/
Falcon Library
CUT & CREATE - Collage Art Workshop for Home School
Tuesday 25 June 2024
After viewing the Other Worlds exhibition at the Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah, featured artist Claire Pannell will be leading this creative workshop. Learn specialised collage techniques working with a range of mediums such as recycled magazines, photographs, coloured paper, fabric and more to create imaginary people and animals.
Suitable for aspiring artists 6 years old and up.
Parents are encouraged to participate (free) and must be reachable by phone if leaving.
Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah
Collage Club - We Stick Together
Sunday 23 June 2024
A creative gathering at Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah aiming to stick paper and people together.
Are you interested in exploring collage or just want to make new creative friends?
Come along to the inaugural event of Collage Club and learn about how to get started or just to meet like minded people.
All materials will be provided at this inaugural event or bring your own.
$5 attendance fee to cover materials costs.
Tea, coffee , juice and snacks will be provided.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah
Collage Club - We Stick Together
Saturday 15 June 2024
A creative gathering at Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah aiming to stick paper and people together.
Are you interested in exploring collage or just want to make new creative friends?
Come along to the inaugural event of Collage Club and learn about how to get started or just to meet like minded people.
All materials will be provided at this inaugural event or bring your own.
$5 attendance fee to cover materials costs.
Tea, coffee , juice and snacks will be provided.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah
Beach Shack Diorama - FREE workshop
Sunday 16 October 2022
Share your stories and memories while helping us to make a community beach shack diorama. Design your own beach shack scene and document it using an instant print camera. Take your photo home for memories.
You can also make your own miniature beach shack to take home and contribute to the diorama by making all the things that make up the habitats of beach shacks such as shrubs, trees, birds, gardens, sand dunes and back yard BBQs.
Bookings essential. Sessions at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm & 2 pm
Suitable for all ages - ADULTS ATTENDING MUST BOOK
Mandurah Art Festival Hub - Eastern Foreshore Reserve
Beach Shack Maker - FREE Workshop
Sunday 2 October 2022
In this workshop you will be making a diorama which is a replica of a scene, with 3D miniature models. Learn how to transfer photographic images onto a sturdy material such as foam card. Then use photographs and templates to construct your tiny shacks and place them into your diorama scene to take home. Use the photographs provided or send in your own to be printed in advance (instructions will be provided when you book).
Bookings essential
Recommended for 6 to 106 year olds. ADULTS ATTENDING MUST ALSO BOOK
Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah
Catapult Challenge - Mandurah Library (5 to 12 yr olds)
Sunday 7 November 2021
Join Dr Claire for this free creative MAKER LAB workshop.
Make a catapult to launch soft projectiles and learn about forms of energy that make it work.
Test it out, adapt the designs and enter the catapult challenge.
These workshops are proudly funded by the City of Mandurah, as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival 2021 program of events. Immerse yourself in all things arts and culture – 29 October to 7 November 2021. Visit mandurahartsfestival.com.au for more information.
Mandurah Library
Sonic Sounds - Mandurah Library (8 to 12 yr olds)
Sunday 7 November 2021
Join Dr Claire for this free creative MAKER workshop.
Find out how sounds are made and how you can see and feel sound vibrations.
Make a harmoni-kazoo, and other whacky noise makers to take home.
These workshops are proudly funded by the City of Mandurah, as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival 2021 program of events. Immerse yourself in all things arts and culture – 29 October to 7 November 2021. Visit mandurahartsfestival.com.au for more information.
Mandurah Library
Pizza Box Marble Run - Falcon eLibray (8 to 12 yr olds)
Saturday 6 November 2021
Join Dr Claire for this free creative MAKER workshop. Using cardboard construction, gravity and marbles runs, design and invent your own scoring game.
Learn about gravity & create a marble game to play
These workshops are proudly funded by the City of Mandurah, as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival 2021 program of events. Immerse yourself in all things arts and culture – 29 October to 7 November 2021. Visit mandurahartsfestival.com.au for more information
Falcon eLibrary and Community Centre
Catapult Challenge - Falcon eLibray (5 to 12 yr olds)
Saturday 6 November 2021
Join Dr Claire for this free creative MAKER LAB workshop.
Make a catapult to launch projectiles and learn about forms of energy that make it work.
Test, adapt and enter the catapult challenge.
These workshops are proudly funded by the City of Mandurah, as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival 2021 program of events. Immerse yourself in all things arts and culture – 29 October to 7 November 2021. Visit mandurahartsfestival.com.au for more information
Falcon eLibrary and Community Centre
Rocket Races - Mandurah Library (5 to 12 yr olds)
Sunday 31 October 2021
Join Dr Claire for this free creative MAKER LAB workshop.
Design and make your own blow rocket.
Test it out, adapt it to improve its design, and enter the rocket race challenge.
Take your rocket home to keep exploring Space.
These workshops are proudly funded by the City of Mandurah, as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival 2021 program of events. Immerse yourself in all things arts and culture – 29 October to 7 November 2021. Visit mandurahartsfestival.com.au for more information.
Mandurah Library
Kites for Kids - Lakelands Library (5 to 8 yr olds)
Saturday 30 October 2021
Join Dr Claire for this free creative MAKER LAB workshop.
Learn about how kites fly, and about the forces of flight
Design and make your own kite that actually flies to take to your local park or beach.
These workshops are proudly funded by the City of Mandurah, as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival 2021 program of events. Immerse yourself in all things arts and culture – 29 October to 7 November 2021. Visit mandurahartsfestival.com.au for more information
Lakelands Library and Community Centre
Rocket Races - Lakelands Library (5 to 12 yr olds)
Saturday 30 October 2021
Join Dr Claire for this free creative MAKER LAB workshop.
Design and make your own blow rocket.
Test it out, adapt it to improve its design, and enter the rocket race challenge.
Take your rocket home to keep exploring Space.
These workshops are proudly funded by the City of Mandurah, as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival 2021 program of events. Immerse yourself in all things arts and culture – 29 October to 7 November 2021. Visit mandurahartsfestival.com.au for more information.
Lakelands Library and Community Centre