Classes, Lectures & Workshops

Join us for a Pop Star Painting Party inspired by your favorite artists. Sing along to your favorite hits while you paint pottery highlighting your favorite pop icon. Bring your favorite image and we will help you transfer it to the pottery piece of your...

Looking for a cheap alternative to quality picture frames? In Maker Playground's Frame Making Basics class, learn how to make your own simple, custom frame! In this three-day workshop, you’ll learn the basics to creating the perfect frame to fit your desired piece, and it...

Join us for a spooktacular fun clay class! Starting from a ball of clay, you’ll be guided step-by-step through creating a fall themed spoon rest from clay. Learn how to form, slip/score, and carve into clay to create any design you wish. Design, create, and...

The Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) program offers hands-on opportunities to learn about our natural resources. Its mission is to connect natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster a deeper understanding of Indiana’s plants, water, soils and wildlife, while promoting volunteer service in local communities....

Unroll your mat and unwind in the timeless elegance of the Cole Porter Ballroom. Champagne & Shavasana begins with a 75-minute all-levels yoga class led by renowned instructor and holistic healer Sheryl Fiore. With over 30 years of experience, Sheryl creates a nurturing space for restoration, flexibility,...

Intro to Woodworking will focus on developing skills for commonly used wood shop machines and tools to create a finished piece that utilizes only wood-to-wood glue joints. These skills will increase confidence in utilizing the planer, table saw, drill press, and router table as well...

INTERMEDIATE WELDING AT MAKER PLAYGROUND This class builds on the skills introduced in our MIG Welding Basics course. Students will get more hands-on time with MIG welding and begin learning the fundamentals of Stick and TIG welding. Emphasis will be placed on welder setup, technique refinement,...

DIY KNIFE SHARPENING AT MAKER PLAYGROUNDGet sharper in the kitchen—literally. Join this hands-on workshop and learn how to safely and effectively sharpen your own kitchen knives. We’ll cover bevel edge basics, walk you through different sharpening methods (manual, jig, pull-thru, and powered), and give you...

MIG Welding Basics This class will cover the basic concepts and safety procedures of MIG welding. Students will learn about safe welding practices, basic operation of our multi-function welders, and using basic MIG techniques to weld steel. Classes 1 & 2 will focus mainly on safe...

Join us at Wasson Garden Center in Fishers for a creative experience as we preserve the fleeting beauty of nature. Together, we’ll craft a stunning wreath using the very last hydrangea blooms from our property—capturing the color and texture of the season and giving new life to...