Inventgenuity Festival
August 19, 2023, 11:00 am –5:00 pm
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Suggested Ages: All
Recombine and bring beautiful new life to reclaimed and natural materials in a series of hands-on workshops inspired by Beam Center’s Summer 2023 citywide programs. This year’s festival on Governors Island commemorates the launch of Beam Camp City’s project, seeAsaw, an interactive and immersive structure of 6 seesaws, connected by a spectacular draping hammock made from rescued fishing nets.
Join a series of technology, imagination and craft 45-minute workshops created and led by Beam Center youth participants and staff.
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