No Images? Click here We Did It.And just like that, our flagship Curiosity Lab has launched into the world, ready for the adventures that await us in the year ahead, and we could not have done it without all of you. We are so humbled by, and grateful for the support of everyone who helped to make the JWK Curiosity Lab a reality.With the tireless efforts of our many volunteers along with our dedicated Curiosity Lab team, we set the stage for our celebratory grand opening. Beginning with a teaser of our soon-to-be-released documentary, Jackson and Ella cut the ribbon and invited our guests in for their first Curiosity Lab experience at our flagship location on the campus of Breakwater Learning. It means the world to us that so many friends and family came out to celebrate. THANK YOU!! It was a joyous occasion indeed... Learners of all ages flooded into the lab to make, break, tinker and explore. After all the energy that went into its creation, watching our space come to life and seeing the wonder and joy on so many faces was truly a magical experience. Our hearts are filled to the brim from the overwhelming support and kindness we've received. In launching our flagship Curiosity Lab, we have also launched our mission to create spaces, and provide the necessary, tools, materials, and permissions for learners of all ages to take their curiosities to new levels. Because human interests and skills are continually evolving, our lab at Breakwater, and all others that follow it, will evolve right along with the communities they serve. At our grand opening, we set the Lab to showcase the breadth of possibilities when curiosity drives life, because, we believe, curiosity is life. A place for wonder As you may have heard us say, the Curiosity Lab is more than a typical maker-space, more than a classroom for technology and tinkering. The Curiosity Lab is a place for wonder to grow and inquiry to take shape. Through purposeful provocations, and hand-crafted interactives, we are inviting learners young and old, to slow down and connect with materials made from the earth and humans alike, and to explore the connections between the two. In fact, every element of our lab has a story, either hand-selected, designed, or constructed with care by our team. And if it's made of wood, Shaun probably built it, including the five main worktables crafted out of re-purposed wood from the lanes of a bowling alley. A place for connection Not only is the Curiosity Lab a place to wonder, experiment, design, and create, it is a place for learners to come together in the face of challenging ideas, to connect with one another through shared experiences and shared interests. What an honor it was for all of us to share this piece of our story with you, our extended Curiosity Lab family. It is in this spirit of connection that we push forward and begin building connections with communities near and far as we prepare to spread our mission across Maine and beyond. You can make a donation here to support our efforts. We hope you will join us in taking a moment to revel in this accomplishment, because thanks to your help, support and generosity, we did it. We launched our flagship Curiosity Lab! The JWK Curiosity Lab |