No Images? Click here So Much To Be Grateful For This YearAt this time last year, the John W. Knight Curiosity Lab was still just an idea on a path to become a space for learners of all ages to make, break, and innovate in Breakwater's main brick building. With the support of our friends, family, and extended network, along with a generous grant from Blackboard's Charitable Giving program, the Lab was slated to launch in August 2017. Designs were being drawn up, the team was expanding, and enthusiasm was mounting. Flash forward a year and here we are, humbled by the support of this community who helped to bring the Curiosity Lab to life so learners across Southern Maine can take their curiosities to the next level, just as John did. Thank you for your part in making this dream a reality in such a short time.A Time For Reflection While we are currently in the process of planning 2018 classes for youth and adult learners, and continuing to explore the possibilities of a Mobile Curiosity Lab, among other things, please join us for a look back on our journey to where we are today, and the making of Breakwater's John W. Knight Curiosity Lab... In Case You Missed It... More photos from our Launch Party can be found (and purchased!) here from Dylan Verner Photography. In case you missed the release of our documentary short earlier this year, here is the Making of the Curiosity Lab, filmed and produced by our friends at O'Maine Studios: Every Little Bit Helps With the Lab launched and in operation, and the first part of the 2017-2018 school year the rear-view mirror, the foundation is in place. However, there is still more work to be done and we could use your help to support more learners in pursuit of their evolving curiosities. In development for 2018 are maker classes and educational opportunities for parents and teachers, increased open-studio style opportunities for youth, more Lab offerings in Breakwater's Enrichment Program, and so much more. Your charitable donations will help us add new equipment and technology to our Lab, build a scholarship fund to get more students into the Lab, grow our Lending Library collections, and expand the Lab's programming to reach new learners across Southern Maine. Thank you for your continued support, and best wishes as we enter a new year and an exciting new chapter in our story. Stay curious friends! The JWK Curiosity Lab |