“The world doesn't care what you know.
What the world cares about is
what you do with what you know.”
Tony Wagner
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Make Your Own
Make Your Own Workshop Series
The Make Your Own series (MYO) aims at fostering the mindset of DIY and learning by doing through project-oriented workshops. The series comprises DIY projects and spans a range of design and fabrication skills and technologies whereby participants not only acquire the understanding and know-how to build a particular product but the confidence in their ability to do so again and again. Each MYO project includes instructed steps as well as personalization options for participants to add their unique creative touch.
We're continuously creating new MYO content of inspiring and fun projects. We also welcome collaborators and encourage our community members to contribute the same.
Here's a list of available MYO workshops. Click on the desired box to view the workshop profile
Doodle Coasters
Design Tech
Add a unique touch to your home or office with a beautiful yarn lampshade. This two-session 'Make Your Own' workshop is not only fun and suitable for all age groups but making the lampshade is a soothing and immediately rewarding experience that can be repeated at home with simple tools and materials to make a variety of products including table top lampshades or fruit baskets. Multiple personalization options are offered in this workshop; choosing between sphere or pendant shapes, different sizes, colors and materials, using yarn or hemp cord, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain or random patterns, in addition to yarn thickness and weaving density...etc
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Tools and Equipment
Scissors, Clipper, Brush, Plastic cups and containers
Bill of Materials
Yarn or Hemp cord, wood glue, balloon or beach ball, lubricant, light bulb fixture
Notes
- All tools, materials and safety gear will be provided
- A period of 3 days at least should be allowed between session 1 and session 2 for the lampshades to fully dry before demolding
For group booking, private sessions or other requests please contact us >>>
Yarn Lampshade
Arts & Crafts
Add a unique touch to your home or office with a beautiful yarn lampshade. This two-session 'Make Your Own' workshop is not only fun and suitable for all age groups but making the lampshade is a soothing and immediately rewarding experience that can be repeated at home with simple tools and materials to make a variety of products including table top lampshades or fruit baskets. Multiple personalization options are offered in this workshop; choosing between sphere or pendant shapes, different sizes, colors and materials, using yarn or hemp cord, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain or random patterns, in addition to yarn thickness and weaving density...etc
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Tools and Equipment
Scissors, Clipper, Brush, Plastic cups and containers
Bill of Materials
Yarn or Hemp cord, wood glue, balloon or beach ball, lubricant, light bulb fixture
Notes
- All tools, materials and safety gear will be provided
- A period of 3 days at least should be allowed between session 1 and session 2 for the lampshades to fully dry before demolding
For group booking, private sessions or other requests please contact us >>>
Photo fram
Woodwork
Add a unique touch to your home or office with a beautiful yarn lampshade. This two-session 'Make Your Own' workshop is not only fun and suitable for all age groups but making the lampshade is a soothing and immediately rewarding experience that can be repeated at home with simple tools and materials to make a variety of products including table top lampshades or fruit baskets. Multiple personalization options are offered in this workshop; choosing between sphere or pendant shapes, different sizes, colors and materials, using yarn or hemp cord, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain or random patterns, in addition to yarn thickness and weaving density...etc
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Tools and Equipment
Scissors, Clipper, Brush, Plastic cups and containers
Bill of Materials
Yarn or Hemp cord, wood glue, balloon or beach ball, lubricant, light bulb fixture
Notes
- All tools, materials and safety gear will be provided
- A period of 3 days at least should be allowed between session 1 and session 2 for the lampshades to fully dry before demolding
For group booking, private sessions or other requests please contact us >>>
Birdhouse
Woodworking
Add a unique touch to your home or office with a beautiful yarn lampshade. This two-session 'Make Your Own' workshop is not only fun and suitable for all age groups but making the lampshade is a soothing and immediately rewarding experience that can be repeated at home with simple tools and materials to make a variety of products including table top lampshades or fruit baskets. Multiple personalization options are offered in this workshop; choosing between sphere or pendant shapes, different sizes, colors and materials, using yarn or hemp cord, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain or random patterns, in addition to yarn thickness and weaving density...etc
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Tools and Equipment
Scissors, Clipper, Brush, Plastic cups and containers
Bill of Materials
Yarn or Hemp cord, wood glue, balloon or beach ball, lubricant, light bulb fixture
Notes
- All tools, materials and safety gear will be provided
- A period of 3 days at least should be allowed between session 1 and session 2 for the lampshades to fully dry before demolding
For group booking, private sessions or other requests please contact us >>>
Win Victory Love Hand Cast
Life Casting
Add a unique touch to your home or office with a beautiful yarn lampshade. This two-session 'Make Your Own' workshop is not only fun and suitable for all age groups but making the lampshade is a soothing and immediately rewarding experience that can be repeated at home with simple tools and materials to make a variety of products including table top lampshades or fruit baskets. Multiple personalization options are offered in this workshop; choosing between sphere or pendant shapes, different sizes, colors and materials, using yarn or hemp cord, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain or random patterns, in addition to yarn thickness and weaving density...etc
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Tools and Equipment
Scissors, Clipper, Brush, Plastic cups and containers
Bill of Materials
Yarn or Hemp cord, wood glue, balloon or beach ball, lubricant, light bulb fixture
Notes
- All tools, materials and safety gear will be provided
- A period of 3 days at least should be allowed between session 1 and session 2 for the lampshades to fully dry before demolding
For group booking, private sessions or other requests please contact us >>>
Laser Stencils for Graffti
Design Tech
Add a unique touch to your home or office with a beautiful yarn lampshade. This two-session 'Make Your Own' workshop is not only fun and suitable for all age groups but making the lampshade is a soothing and immediately rewarding experience that can be repeated at home with simple tools and materials to make a variety of products including table top lampshades or fruit baskets. Multiple personalization options are offered in this workshop; choosing between sphere or pendant shapes, different sizes, colors and materials, using yarn or hemp cord, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain or random patterns, in addition to yarn thickness and weaving density...etc
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Tools and Equipment
Scissors, Clipper, Brush, Plastic cups and containers
Bill of Materials
Yarn or Hemp cord, wood glue, balloon or beach ball, lubricant, light bulb fixture
Notes
- All tools, materials and safety gear will be provided
- A period of 3 days at least should be allowed between session 1 and session 2 for the lampshades to fully dry before demolding
For group booking, private sessions or other requests please contact us >>>
Pipe Burner
Metal work
Add a unique touch to your home or office with a beautiful yarn lampshade. This two-session 'Make Your Own' workshop is not only fun and suitable for all age groups but making the lampshade is a soothing and immediately rewarding experience that can be repeated at home with simple tools and materials to make a variety of products including table top lampshades or fruit baskets. Multiple personalization options are offered in this workshop; choosing between sphere or pendant shapes, different sizes, colors and materials, using yarn or hemp cord, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain or random patterns, in addition to yarn thickness and weaving density...etc
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Tools and Equipment
Scissors, Clipper, Brush, Plastic cups and containers
Bill of Materials
Yarn or Hemp cord, wood glue, balloon or beach ball, lubricant, light bulb fixture
Notes
- All tools, materials and safety gear will be provided
- A period of 3 days at least should be allowed between session 1 and session 2 for the lampshades to fully dry before demolding
For group booking, private sessions or other requests please contact us >>>
Edison Hand Lamp
Life Casting
Add a unique touch to your home or office with a beautiful yarn lampshade. This two-session 'Make Your Own' workshop is not only fun and suitable for all age groups but making the lampshade is a soothing and immediately rewarding experience that can be repeated at home with simple tools and materials to make a variety of products including table top lampshades or fruit baskets. Multiple personalization options are offered in this workshop; choosing between sphere or pendant shapes, different sizes, colors and materials, using yarn or hemp cord, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain or random patterns, in addition to yarn thickness and weaving density...etc
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Tools and Equipment
Scissors, Clipper, Brush, Plastic cups and containers
Bill of Materials
Yarn or Hemp cord, wood glue, balloon or beach ball, lubricant, light bulb fixture
Notes
- All tools, materials and safety gear will be provided
- A period of 3 days at least should be allowed between session 1 and session 2 for the lampshades to fully dry before demolding
For group booking, private sessions or other requests please contact us >>>
Honey Dipper
Woodturning
Add a unique touch to your home or office with a beautiful yarn lampshade. This two-session 'Make Your Own' workshop is not only fun and suitable for all age groups but making the lampshade is a soothing and immediately rewarding experience that can be repeated at home with simple tools and materials to make a variety of products including table top lampshades or fruit baskets. Multiple personalization options are offered in this workshop; choosing between sphere or pendant shapes, different sizes, colors and materials, using yarn or hemp cord, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain or random patterns, in addition to yarn thickness and weaving density...etc
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Tools and Equipment
Scissors, Clipper, Brush, Plastic cups and containers
Bill of Materials
Yarn or Hemp cord, wood glue, balloon or beach ball, lubricant, light bulb fixture
Notes
- All tools, materials and safety gear will be provided
- A period of 3 days at least should be allowed between session 1 and session 2 for the lampshades to fully dry before demolding
For group booking, private sessions or other requests please contact us >>>
Laser Cut Stencil for Graffiti Art
November 12, 2017
Join this workshop and learn how to vectorize an image or a pattern and make it as a stencil for graffiti spray painting. Workshop includes learning basics of 2D design in addition to using a Co2 laser cutter to cut your design on sheet material. At the end of the workshop participants will also learn basics of spray painting and spray graffiti artwork.
Timing: 10 am to 1 pm
Minimum age: 15+
Maximum attendees: 6
Make a Wooden Photo Frame
November 13, 2017
Learn basic woodworking by making your own wooden photo frame. This workshop includes project planning and learning through hands on experience using tools and machines such as miter saw, jointer, planer in addition to basic joinery and finishing techniques.
Timing: 10 am to 1 pm
Minimum age: 15+
Maximum attendees: 5
Make a Honey Dipper with Woodturning
November 13, 2017
Wood turning is a very exciting as well as therapeutic branch of woodworking that uses a lathe to turn wood into cylindrical or spherical forms. As the wood turns on the lathe, you can use various tools to shape it into things like table legs, bed posts, stair rails, spindles, finials, bowls, pens, bottle stoppers, and more. Join this introductory workshop and acquire essential knowledge and hands on experience of wood turning and make your own custom spindle or honey dipper.
Timing: 4 pm to 7 pm
Minimum age: 15+
Maximum attendees: 4
Edison Hand Lamp
November 14, 2017
One of the signature projects at OriginBae makerspace. Join this DIY workshop and take home your own hand lamp holding a vintage filament bulb fixed on a wooden base. The hand lamp will be an exact replica of your own hand by making one part life molding using skin safe alginate rubber and casting liquid urethane. You will also learn basic wood working and electric wiring to assemble your lamp and fix it on a vintage finished wooden base. At the end of the course, you will not only have a cool and unique bedside lamp but also the knowledge to explore the inspiring world of life casting. Materials included
Timing: 10 am to 1 pm
Minimum age: 10+
Maximum attendees: 6
Win Victory Love Hand Life Casting
November 17, 2017
Make your own Win Victory Love copy of your own hand. The three finger hand gesture, coined by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in February 2013, symbolizes work ethic, success, and love of the nation and has become a trademark of the UAE. Locals, expats, and prominent Emirati figures have adopted the gesture as a salute and a symbol of love of the United Arab Emirates.
Join this workshop and learn about life casting by molding your own hand using skin safe rubber and cast urethane liquid plastic.
Make Your Own Birdhouse
November 22, 2017
Give a neighbor bird a new home of your design and making. Join this workshop and learn basic woodworking skills to build a wooden birdhouse to your specifications. The Workshop imparts knowledge and hands-on experience in wood project planning, making straight and angled cuts using table saw, band saw and miter saw, trimming edges with a router table, using drill press, basic joinery and a nail gun in addition to range of finishing techniques. This workshop is for beginners and does not require any previous experience or skills in woodworking.
Yarn Globe Lampshade
November 22, 2017
Make your own globe or pendant lampshade using yarn or hemp cord. Multiple personalization options are offered through this workshop to make a unique lampshade; choosing between ball or pendant shapes, small or larger sizes, using yarn or hemp, singular or multiple colors, weaving in certain patterns or random directions, in addition to the density of the weaving...etc This workshop is not only a lot of fun but you will end up with a beautiful decorative lampshade for your home.