DIY Rainbow Sun Reflector / June 19 / 3-4pm

Create Your Own Rainbow Sun Reflector! 🌈☀️

Catch the sunlight and fill your space with colorful reflections in this creative, hands-on craft activity! Start with a custom laser-cut wooden shape that you can paint and personalize, then add pieces of recycled CDs and DVDs to create shimmering rainbow reflections. Finish your project by decorating the lower half with colorful beads, turning your creation into a beautiful hanging sun reflector that dances in the light like a wind catcher.

Why This Activity is Great for Everyone:

Creative Expression:
Paint and decorate your laser-cut design to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Rainbow Reflections:
Use recycled CDs and DVDs to create dazzling light effects that sparkle in the sun.

Hands-On Crafting:
Combine painting, assembling, and beading in a fun project that's engaging for all skill levels.

Take-Home Decoration:
Leave with a colorful hanging sun reflector ready to brighten a window, porch, garden, or favorite sunny spot.

Details:

Includes All Materials:
We'll provide the custom laser-cut wooden base, paints, recycled CD/DVD pieces, beads, string, and all other supplies needed to complete your project.

Who Can Join:
This activity is great for children, teens, and adults. Younger participants may need assistance with assembly.

No Registration Required:
Activities are open to everyone—kids and adults alike! Feel free to stop by anytime during activity hours.

While advance registration is not required, registering will allow you to automatically add the event to your calendar and helps us better estimate materials.

Getting Here & What to Expect:
All events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).

 Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab
 Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.
 Bus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.
 Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away. 

If you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366