What's a MAKERSPACE Imagine a place busy with people sketching coloring and doodling Wide open spaces invite you to plan design draw and color Colored pencils crayons markers and other supplies surround you Every material you can dream of is at your fingertips This is a makerspace It is a place where people come together to create all kinds of cool stuff Makers share sparks of creativity They love to learn something new They work together to design and create wonderful coloring and doodling projects Are you ready to become a maker
FUN WITH COLORING DOODLING The materials in a makerspace can lead to great ideas Get inspired by the materials around you Some projects can be shaped by the coloring and doodling supplies you have handy Other projects will call for specific materials If your makerspace doesn't have something a project calls for don't worry Get creative Remember makers are problem solvers So find another supply to substitute for the missing one You'll be creating cool coloring projects and darling doodles in no time Crayol
COLORING DOODLING TIPS Sharing is an important aspect of a makerspace Makers share workspace materials and ideas Being surrounded by other makers is great for creativity But it also means a lot of projects may be happening at once Here are some tips for successful makerspace projects HAVE A PLAN Read through a project before beginning Research any terms you may not know Make sure you have everything you need for the project ASK FOR PERMISSION Get permission from an adult to use the space tools and supplies BE RESPECTFUL Before taking a tool or material make sure another maker isn't using it KEEP YOUR SPACE CLEAN Coloring and doodling projects can be messy Keep crayons pencils and markers in containers so they don't roll around Wear old clothes or an apron that you're allowed to get stained EXPECT MISTAKES BE CREATIVE Being a maker isn't about creating something perfect Have fun as you work 7
