Tinkering Workshops & Camps
Bangalore International Centre
We run hands-on workshops where kids use real tools to build, take apart, and fix things like gadgets and machines, starting from age six.
Pricing Guide
Single Session Spark Workshop
Core Experience
- Duration: Single session, typically 2.5 to 3 hours.
- The Project: Completion of one hands-on build. Examples include Hydraulic Mazes (pneumatics), Art Bots (vibration mechanics), or Cardboard Electric Guitars.
- Tool Usage: Supervised access to adult tools tailored to the project, including hot glue guns, wire strippers, and power drills.
Materials & Kit
- Consumables: Includes batteries, DC motors, wires, biodegradable 3D printed connectors, and cardboard chassis.
- Take-Home: The child keeps the physical toy they built (tools remain at the studio).
- Safety: Aprons and safety goggles provided for the duration of the workshop.
Guidance
- Supervision: Low child-to-mentor ratio (approx. 1:5) to ensure safety with hot or sharp tools.
- Spare Parts: Unlimited access to extra components if prototypes fail during the build process.
Monthly Weekend Course
Program Structure
- Schedule: 1 session per week for 4 weeks (Total 8-10 hours of instruction).
- Curriculum: Mix of building new machines and disassembling old ones.
- Disassembly Bay: Tearing down complex hardware like motorcycle engines, old CPUs, and bicycles to understand internal gearing and circuits.
- Complex Builds: Creation of 2-3 smaller builds or one complex month-long project, such as a remote-controlled car using recycled parts.
Materials & Perks
- High-End Components: Projects utilize rechargeable batteries, solar panels, and strong PLA 3D printed gears.
- Gamification: Students earn a physical or digital Skill Badge (e.g., Aerodynamics Badge) upon module completion.
- Certification: Certificate of Achievement provided at the end of the course.
Facility Access
- Workstation: Dedicated spot with a full personal toolset including screwdrivers, Allen keys, and soldering stations.
Intensive Innovation Camp
Camp Format
- Schedule: Monday to Friday intensive format (approx. 3 hours per day / 15 hours total).
- Locations: Valid for school break periods at Langford Town or Domlur centers.
Advanced Curriculum
- 3D Design & Print: Introduction to CAD software (Tinkercad) to design custom parts and watch them print on-site.
- Engineering Challenges: Building multi-stage machines, such as functional Trebuchets or wind-up vehicles.
- Integration: Focus on combining hardware mechanics with software concepts.
Camp Deliverables
- Output: 2-3 high-quality finished projects to take home.
- Demo Day: Final session includes a showcase presentation where children demonstrate their machines and explain the physics concepts to parents.
- Extras: Includes light refreshments and specific break-time social activities.
About Tinkering Workshops & Camps
We’re here because kids are born curious. At Tinkernauts, it’s not about perfect projects or spotless hands - it’s about letting children discover, mess up, and try again, all while actually using real tools. I’ve seen that when a kid gets a hold of a proper screwdriver or a glue gun, something shifts - suddenly, they’re confident, careful, and proud.
What We Actually Do
- Kids build and break stuff: wind-up cars, hydraulic mazes, even their own Bluetooth speakers
- We take apart old gadgets - CPUs, motors, whatever’s lying around - to see what’s inside and how it all fits together
- No plastic pretend-tools - only the real deal, but safety is always first (and I’m right there guiding them)
- I start them young, sometimes as early as six - because why wait?
Skills & Fun Rolled Together
- It’s not just about building things, it’s about learning how to fix them too
- We cover mechanical marvels, basic robotics, and jump into 3D printing or design with Tinkercad
- Every session means a new challenge, and yes, kids do mess up - but they also figure it out
How You Can Join
- Small-group hands-on STEM activities for kids: after school, weekends, or school holidays
- Parent-child tinkering sessions if you want in on the action
- Maker camps with electronics projects for deeper dives
- We even do birthday parties and corporate events
If your kid is always asking “How does this work?” or just loves taking stuff apart, they’ll fit right in here.
Meet your Expert
Tinkernauts
12 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, we’re Tinkernauts. This whole thing started at home, me saying 'no' to my own kids way too much. One day it hit—those 'no's were shutting down their curiosity. So, we flipped it. Started saying yes to mess, yes to questions, yes to 'can I try?' We don’t have all the answers, but we want kids to figure things out for themselves. Parents, just making space for curiosity is huge. That’s what we’re about.
My Work
What We Offer - Hands-on DIY kits for kids, small group tinkering sessions in Bangalore, and school programs. All about real tools for kids.
Real Tools, Real Skills - No fake plastic stuff. We give kids real tools, safely. It’s about building confidence and actual skills.
More Than Just Building - It’s not about perfect robots or speakers. It’s about trying, messing up, and that ‘woah, I made this!’ moment.
Who’s It For? - Curious kids, ages 7-13. Great for screen-free STEM activities or gifts that don’t end up forgotten.
Why We Do It - We want kids to see possibility, not waste. Building future makers who love to fix and create.
