Sketch Lab is a five-week program where students learn a variety of drawing techniques and explore topics such as urban sketching, design drawing, color theory, and more. Open to Chicago Area 8-12th graders.
This five-week program explores how 3D printing can improve lives. Students will learn about how 3D printing is used to invent inclusive and sustainable solutions and create an innovative design of their own. Open to Chicago Area 3rd-5th graders.
For one weekend only, the Chicago Architecture Center gives you the chance to go behind the scenes of architecturally, culturally and historically significant sites across Chicago. This free annual festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the world—explore 170+ sites in 20+ neighborhoods.
The Chicago Sukkah Design Festival pairs community organizations in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood with diverse architectural designers to design and construct sukkahs, small outdoor pavilions built for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
Join like-minded, creative teens from the Chicago Area to envision positive community change! Over 10 weeks, students will gain hands-on experience developing drawings, collages, and models and will receive a $150 stipend for their participation. Open to Chicago Area 8-12th graders.
Sundays on the Boulevard is an event sponsored by Lawndale Pop-Up that features a petting zoo, nature workshops, horse rides, free books, and more for the community.
A five-week workshop series where students research, draw, and build replicas of Chicago landmarks. At the end of the course, students place their models together to make a city. Open to all Chicago Area 3rd-5th graders.
Sketch Lab is a five-week program where students learn a variety of drawing techniques and explore topics such as urban sketching, design drawing, color theory, and more. Open to Chicago Area 6-8th graders.
Stop by our brand new space for a tour and fun design activities! All ages welcome.
Stop by our brand new space for a tour and fun design activities! All ages welcome.
Join the Chicago Architecture Center and Mobile Makers Chicago for a hands-on exploration of design and architecture this summer! Open to all Chicago youth in 6th-9th grade.
Stop by our brand new space for a tour and fun design activities! All ages welcome.
The Chicago Architecture Center and Mobile Makers Chicago are teaming up to facilitate a week-long Girls Build! camp in partnership with UIC and the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum. Open to all Chicago youth in 7th-10th grade.
Join Mobile Makers Chicago and the Chicago Architecture Center for a hands-on exploration of design and architecture this summer! Open to all Chicago youth in 2nd-5th grade.
Join like-minded, creative teens from the Chicago Area to envision positive community change! Students will gain hands-on experience developing drawings, collages, and models and will receive a $150 stipend for their participation.
We're excited to announce the launch of our book drive! We aim to curate a collection of critical and inspirational books and magazines to share knowledge and inspire young people. Stop by 1757 N. Kimball Avenue on May 4th between 10:30am and 2:30pm to drop off your books!
The Black Cultural Harvest is for Chicagoans to celebrate Black culture, share untold stories, and preserve family and community mementos.
Join us in the Learning Lab every second and fourth Friday and Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center between 12-2pm.
Come and experience the opening of the CAB Youth Council installation at the 5th edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
Join us in the Learning Lab every second and fourth Friday and Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center between 12-2pm.
For one weekend only, the Chicago Architecture Center gives you the chance to go behind the scenes of architecturally, culturally and historically significant sites across Chicago. This free annual festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the world—explore 170+ sites in 20+ neighborhoods.
Join us in the Learning Lab every second and fourth Friday and Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center between 12-2pm.
The Design Summit for Friends of Friends will bring like-minded designers together to have meaningful conversations about leveraging design to make positive change.
Join us in the Learning Lab every second and fourth Friday and Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center between 12-2pm.
Englewood Music Fest will feature live music, local vendors, back-to-school programming and prizes, community resource fair, art activations, and more!
Join us in the Learning Lab every second and fourth Friday and Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center between 12-2pm.
Legendary queer dance party Slo ‘Mo & South Loop children’s boutique Kido are collaborating on a day of Pride fun in the sun for all ages.
5-day program exploring invention, digital fabrication, and community engagement. Students will learn about the design process and engineer solutions that improve lives.
5-day program where students research, draw, and build a city of Chicago landmark replicas.
5-day program that will explore design, nature, and digital fabrication. Students will design ‘cribs’ for our city’s diverse wildlife.
Mobile Makers Chicago first block party, “Maker, Tinker, Thinker!” will take place on Saturday, May 13th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m, at 3390 W Bloomingdale Ave (corner of Bloomingdale and Kimball). This FREE community event will feature music, food, and opportunities to learn new skills and shape the future of the neighborhood through community conversation.
