Tinkering Day - Coming November 2008

Tinkering Day, part of John Ratzenberger’s Discovery & Invention event, will feature interactive exhibitions designed to plant the seeds of discovery and invention.

Participants will imagine, build, fix and create at various workstations that are sponsored by some of America’s best manufacturers, machinists, tradesmen, technical programs and more.

From introducing a child to the experience of assembling a Chopper, building a birdhouse, the inner-workings of a robot, to an adult discovering the exhilaration of operating a bulldozer, Tinkering Day is intended to expose all ages to the excitement and benefits of the manual arts.

Each participant will walk away with a better understanding of the process of creation and innovation, providing them with a genuine feeling of accomplishment and a working knowledge and comprehension of the industrial arts industry, helping to once again restore esteem to an honorable profession.

Become a Sponsor

Find out more about becoming a sponsor for John Ratzenberger's Discovery & Invention.

Host a Work Station
Become a Tinkering Day host and watch the wonder grow in the eyes of children as they learn through playing at your work station! The reward that comes from instructing a child in the manual arts field that you love is immeasurable, and will make a permanent impression on both you and them that will last a lifetime. Participants include Deering Banjo, Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, Marble King, Wet Design and many more. Want to learn about how to obtain naming rights for work stations? Email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To learn how you can host a workstation, contact us today.

Volunteer
Be an in-kind donation sponsor!  View our current wish list, or donate an Auction Item.  

Calling All Tinkerers!
Learn through play at Tinkering Day - part of John Ratzenberger's Discovery & Invention! A child's enormous curiousity will be put to good use on this exciting day! They will remember the lessons learned here for years to come because it's fun! There's something for tinkerers of every experience level, big or small. Anyone can attend, although certain workstations may require guardian consent. 

"The manual arts have always taken precendence over the fine arts. Remember, somebody had to build a ceiling before Michaelangelo could go to work."  - John Ratzenberger