Meet the team and tour our lab in Bangalore
Peek inside Paper Crane Lab in Indiranagar and get to know the curious, maker-obsessed team running our hands-on workshops.
Who is PCL? In this video, I introduce our core team and our amazing network of on-call facilitators who make our diverse programs possible. We're a group of curious enthu cutlets who love to make, teach, and learn.
What do we do at PCL? I talk about our journey, from creating an accessible online curriculum during COVID to starting our physical makerspace in Bangalore. Our work is split between outreach programs and our lab.
What does a day at PCL look like? It's always different! Some days are for prototyping, others for teaching, and many involve a ton of emails and writing. This video gives you a little glimpse into our organized chaos.
Here's a 90-second look at a typical day at our lab. It involves everything from checking on our musical plants and answering emails to laser-cutting prototypes and fixing broken toys.
Come on in for a quick tour of our lab! I'll show you some of the cool things you can find here, like our magnetic tessellation wall, a pop-up planetarium book, and our laser-engraved cutting board.
Story time! This video shows the transformation of our lab space from an empty room to the creative hub it is today. Come by one of our open houses to see it for yourself!
Himadri from our team explains what our workshops are all about. We use the cool equipment in our lab to make fun, creative projects that are open to all age groups.
About this collection
Our lab in Indiranagar isn't a sterile classroom; it is a mix of 3D printers, laser cutters, and bits of old toys we are currently fixing. When you drop by, you are not just visiting a facility, you are stepping into our workspace where we build, break, and rebuild together. We keep our groups small so you get actual help, not just a set of instructions.
We are a team of educators, makers, and lifelong learners—what we like to call enthu cutlets—who believe that tech and art belong together. Paper Crane Lab started as a non-profit mission to make STEM accessible during the pandemic, and that 'anyone can do it' vibe still runs our physical lab today.
The Team
Mathura leads the ship, Himadri keeps our operations moving, Sushma manages the lab floor and our machines, and Deepti handles our curriculum and school outreach. We also rely on a fantastic network of on-call facilitators who share our love for teaching and tinkering.
Life at the Lab
Our space is designed for experimentation. You will find musical plants, magnetic tessellation walls made from old window frames, and prototypes in various stages of completion scattered everywhere.
Whether you are a kid, a teen, or an adult, we welcome you to join our workshops or grab a pass to use the space. We want you to walk out thinking, 'Aiyyo, that was fun!' instead of feeling like you just attended a boring lecture. From electronics and 3D printing to woodworking and coding, we have the tools if you have the curiosity.
Paper Crane Lab
We are a bunch of curious tinkerers who love to make, teach, and learn. From our founder Mathura to our lab manager Sushma, we are just here to help you get your hands dirty with science and tech.
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