(MOC = My Own Creation = custom Lego creations)
Creative expression using a modular interlocking block system (Legos). As a group, we will share and review Lego build ideas, share techniques and resources for builds, experiment and give feedback, and have fun! There is a possible field trip in December to a Lego show in San Jose.
Requirements: BYO Legos. Small amount of pieces will be available.
Lego donations welcome! Any donations not used on projects will be re-homed to future builders.
AGES: 9+ (if younger and very interested, let’s talk)
DATES:
- Session 1 – Zoom (Sept. 25, Monday 5.30-7 p.m.)
- Introductions, Lego experience
- “Modular interlocking block system”
- Tools for evaluating a build (playability, compatibility, function, story telling)
- useful pieces/blocks/units
- Session 2 — Project leader’s house (October 1, Sunday, 10 a.m. – noon)
- Group mini-challenges and technique exchange (partners, timed, animal, vehicle, plant)
- Review individual project goal
- Start building
- Feedback
- Session 3 — Project leader’s house (November 5, Sunday, 4-6 p.m. (pizza, too?))
- Share creations
- feedback and brainstorms
- Field Trip (December 2 – San Jose – BayLug.org annual show)
PROJECT FEE: possible fee for field trip