OBJECTIVE

The Fab Play Maker Educator Institute is an annual gathering of like-minded creative spirits who... just so happen to work in education. During this transformative week, we will elevate one another’s crafts, hone our skillsets, immerse ourselves in a fabrication environment and hands-on experiential learning, prototype new ideas, practice new machining techniques, connect as a network, share our challenges and best practices, and work together to move Maker Education forward.

Our Annual flagship Conference, now in its 7th year, is located at Hawken School’s beautiful campus and Fab Lab just outside Cleveland, Ohio. We encourage all educators, administrators, and practitioners of Maker Education, as well as those new to makerspaces and looking to establish a program, to attend. All levels of experience are welcome; you will leave with invaluable resources for teachers looking to build on prior success, and those designing their curriculum for the first time. This year’s Institute will feature many familiar segments repeat attendees have come to know and love, including conversations around best practices in Makerspace Safety, AI in Education, broader Experiential Education elements, and curriculum development.