STEM Education & Outreach Programs
Paper Crane Lab
We run hands-on STEM programs where you learn by building, experimenting, and mixing art with science, using our own illustrated kits and open workshops for all ages.
Pricing Guide
Introductory DIY Maker Workshop
Session Details
- Duration: 2 to 3 hours of supervised engagement (typically weekends or Wednesday evenings).
- Mentorship: Low student-to-mentor ratio (approx 6:1) led by enthusiastic engineering facilitators.
- Vibe: Informal, non-classroom setting in a creative, converted residential lab in Indiranagar.
Materials & Tools
- Full Kit Provided: Includes all consumables like DC motors, batteries, LEDs, patterned paper, or 3D printing filament.
- Tool Usage: Guided access to soldering irons, hot glue guns, pliers, and wire strippers.
- Take-Home Project: Participants build and keep their creation, such as a Doodle Bot, light-up badge, or 3D printed accessory (prints may require later collection).
Holiday STEM & Creative Camps
Camp Structure
- Schedule: 3 to 5 consecutive days with 2-3 contact hours per day.
- Project Kit: Comprehensive theme-specific materials (e.g., modeling clay for animation, electronic components, or non-toxic chemistry sets).
- Heavy Machinery: Exclusive access to lab equipment like Laser Cutters and 3D Printers for specific hardware camps.
Outcomes
- Software Skills: Instruction on tools like Stop Motion Studio, TinkerCAD, Scratch, or p5.js.
- Portfolio Project: Creation of a substantial final output, such as a short digital film, functional gadget, or laser-cut product.
- Group Dynamics: Includes collaborative challenges and peer-to-peer engineering activities.
Deep-Dive Skill Series
Course Format
- Duration: 4 to 6 structured sessions spread over weeks to allow for learning retention.
- Curriculum: Follows Paper Crane Lab's proprietary tracks like "Science with Paper" or "Hands-on Electronics."
- Consistent Mentorship: Instruction from a dedicated senior facilitator to track individual progress and aptitude.
Advanced Building
- Premium Kits: High-fidelity materials for durable projects (e.g., acrylic sheets for infinity mirrors, specialized sensors, micro-controllers).
- Skill Focus: Emphasizes resilience, debugging, and iterating on designs rather than simple assembly.
- Community: Acts as an entry point into the wider maker community.
About STEM Education & Outreach Programs
We’re a bit of a jugadu (resourceful) gang at Paper Crane Lab, making STEM less scary and way more fun. Our vibe is messy, experimental, and all about letting people get their hands dirty with science and tech.
What We Do Differently
- No boring lectures here. Everything is activity-based, so you might end up building a light-up card or a Doodle Bot before you even realize you’re learning circuits or coding. We love mixing art with STEM, making it easy for anyone to jump in.
- Our own hands-on science curriculum, ‘SCIENCE WITH PAPER’, comes with illustrated kits. Teachers love it because it’s not boring, and kids love it because they actually get to do stuff.
- We run creative coding for kids, like making digital art with p5.js or building games in Scratch. Not just for techies - anyone can join in.
For Schools & Community
- Our ‘Thinkerers’ after-school STEM program is for Grades 8-9, where we stick around for the whole year, setting up labs, helping kids build skills, and then letting them design their own projects.
- We partner with schools for remote electronics labs and special sessions beyond Bangalore too.
- Our lab in Indiranagar is always open for short workshops - woodworking, kitchen chemistry, 3D printing, you name it.
Community Fun
- From our nerdy Sci-Tech Quiz nights to cozy STEM reading clubs (with snacks!), there’s always something happening.
- We also host kids from NGOs for a day out in the lab, opening up STEM to everyone.
It’s sometimes chaotic, not always perfect, but you’ll walk out thinking, “Aiyyo, that was fun!” (Whoa, that was fun!)
Meet your Expert
Paper Crane Lab
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My Story
Hey! We’re Paper Crane Lab, a bunch of enthu cutlets (super excited folks) who love tinkering, teaching, and messing around with new ideas. Started during COVID, we kicked off with 'Science with Paper' so kids could learn with simple stuff. Now, our Bangalore maker space is all about letting you experiment, fail, try again, and mix tech with art. Half NGO, half wild lab – we’re here for the messy, fun side of learning.
My Work
Hands-on Workshops & Clubs - We run workshops in 3D printing for beginners, coding, electronics, art, baking, and more. After-school clubs too.
Maker Space Access - Our lab in Indiranagar has tools like 3D printers, laser cutter, and woodworking gear. Come tinker or join a session.
STEM Outreach & Teacher Training - We’re an NGO at heart, doing project-based STEM learning in schools and training teachers. Profits fund outreach.
Custom Kits & Products - Check out our 'Artyfacts by PCL' line for affordable science kits and creative project stuff.
Open to All - Kids, teens, adults – anyone curious is welcome. No silly questions, just art-tech workshops and lots of experimenting.
