About This Program
Soldering is the gateway skill to electronics. Once you can solder, you can build almost anything electronic - from simple LED circuits to complex robots. Our intro workshop teaches safe soldering technique while students build a fun project to take home.
We use temperature-controlled soldering stations with proper ventilation, and every student gets individual attention to ensure they master the technique safely. Small class size (max 8) ensures quality instruction.
What Students Learn
- Soldering iron safety and handling
- Proper soldering technique - "tin, place, flow"
- Reading simple circuit diagrams
- Component identification (resistors, LEDs, etc.)
- Troubleshooting and fixing cold joints
- Basic electricity concepts
Session Format
- Safety orientation and tool intro (15 min)
- Practice soldering on scrap boards (20 min)
- Build LED project - badge, light, or sculpture (60 min)
- Testing and troubleshooting (15 min)
- Clean up and take projects home (10 min)
