Community Design Lab
Our Mission + Method
The Community Design Lab is a mobile, nature-inspired and digitally enabled studio, bringing iPads, design tools, and traditional art-making materials into Maryland schools, public spaces, and community events. Our programs use a flexible, community-centered model to bring people together, expand access, and build creative confidence.
Our work centers on three tracks:
Creative Mischief for children (ages 6-12yrs old) ,
Design+Build for teens (ages 13-19yrs old),
and Second Bloom for adults and seniors.
Together, these workshops make design accessible, spark civic spirit, and strengthen local stewardship. Across these programs, we now serve more than three hundred students, families, and community members each year.
Nature by the People
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Nature by the People •
Our Programs
Children (6-12yrs old)
art and nature workshops for children and families.
Teens (13-19yrs old)
hands-on, student-led design and service-learning projects for teens.
Adults & Seniors
creative, restorative workshops for adults and seniors.
What Sets us Apart?
Through a combination of registered events and pop-up workshops, our community-based opportunities are designed to meet the public where they are an increase capacity for nature-based healing and environmental education.
Pop-up Workshops
We come to you! Our pop-up workshop series is grounded in nature as a shared point of connection. Each experience is designed to be:
low-barrier,
designed for public spaces,
adaptable for different audiences and schedules,
and readily equipped with materials, setup, and facilitation!
At these pop-ups, participants are only asked to bring their curiosity, creativity, and conversation.
Creative Mischief
Naturally Outside the Lines
Registered Events
We deliver art and volunteer opportunities designed to engage children and adults of all ages. Our Eventbrite profile ensure we can reach more folks and ensure ease of registration for our participants. No prior art experience required!
Nature Art for Human Connection
Community Garden Build Day at BlackRock Center for the Arts
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