Traditions Workshop
418 Green Acres Road #suite 4, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
This is our introduction to knifemaking. The class covers most, but not all, blacksmithing skills as knifemaking is a specialized subset of blacksmithing. In this class, following a healthy dose of safety we will get right into forging skills. You will learn about drawing out in two and four directions, punching (also called a hot […]
Fort Walton Beach Library
185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
Join the Emerald Coast Science Center at the Fort Walton Beach Library for this free event. We’ll host several solar activities indoors before safely viewing the eclipse outside. Activities •Let your creativity shine as you create your own Sun and Moon on paper plates. Then you can chart the progress of the Eclipse across the […]
Traditions Workshop
418 Green Acres Road #suite 4, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
We will start with a plasma cut tongs as our first project in this session, once the ranes are drawn out and the jaws formed we will rivet them together and you will have a nice set of tongs for other projects. We will also demonstrate and then you will be able to make a […]
Traditions Workshop
418 Green Acres Road #suite 4, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
This is our best course for getting started in the art and craft of blacksmithing. Following a healthy dose of safety we will get right into forging skills. You will learn about upsetting, drawing out, punching (also called a hot cut), Bending (or folding), twisting, and stretching metal. Patricial projects for this class are making […]
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
Take part in this cocktail mix off as you sample and vote for the most scientific cocktails in the area. Local bartenders and mixologists will be showcasing the chemistry, biology, and physics behind preparing these exciting cocktails...expand your vodka-bulary by sampling these scientific creations. The evening will also include light refreshments, live music, and chances […]
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
It's Military Appreciation Day at the museum! All active duty members, veterans, and their families receive free admission to the museum today with valid military ID. Simply present your military ID at check in to receive museum access for your family. Schedule of Events • Check out the sciPad and play interactive games on our […]
Traditions Workshop
418 Green Acres Road #suite 4, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
This is our best course for getting started in the art and craft of blacksmithing. Following a healthy dose of safety we will get right into forging skills. You will learn about upsetting, drawing out, punching (also called a hot cut), Bending (or folding), twisting, and stretching metal. Patricial projects for this class are making […]
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
Ahoy mateys! Join us on a voyage across the solar system, where you landlubbers will learn the ways in which pirates used the planets and stars to navigate the Seven Seas. Avast, ye scallywags, to learn which planet was the most helpful to pirates, which one would trick them, and which one is full of […]
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
Members, join us for this special free event! Meet our newest animals at a Creature Feature, check out Chemistry Corner, and play on the sciPad. Enjoy light snacks and loads of fun! Schedule of Events • sciPad open from 5-7 p.m. • Chemistry Corner open from 5-6 p.m. • Creature Feature with some of our […]
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
Our galaxy can be very dark, but have you ever wondered how dark? The True Crime planetarium will answer that question, and many more. While touring through the solar system, we'll discuss some of the most infamous crimes associated with outer space. Learn about the curious deaths of ancient astronomers such as Socrates and Hypatia […]