Ribbon cutting scheduled for Makerspace at Discovery World
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PARKERSBURG -- A ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Makerspace sponsored by Woodcraft at Discovery World on Market.
"We are partnering with Downtown PKB to host our official ribbon cutting of our recently finished Makerspace," Wendy Shriver, executive director of Discovery World on Market, said.
The Makerspace is on the second floor and is equipped with the newest technology and quality workstations for children and adults. Classes will be taught using a laser cutter, 3D printers, CNC router and hand tools.
The room is equipped to teach up to 20 kids or adults at a time.
The first class to be offered is the Makerspace Mystery Class that is now being planned. The class will being taught by William Windom, a Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Civic Fellow.
The class is geared toward children 8-to-12-years old. Class size is limited to 20 participants.
Discovery World on Market is at 900 Market St.
For more information on upcoming Makerspace classes, go to dwonmarket.org or the Facebook page.