Weekend Workshops
The Design Lab offers Weekend Workshops for high school students at our Design Lab studio here at the College of Design. Our workshops are brief, immersive design education experiences, offering a wide range of opportunities for teens interested in design. From skill-building to design thinking to concept-based projects to interdisciplinary design mash-ups and more, our talented instructors guide students in developing knowledge and experience in their focus area. Please continue to visit our website from time to time to learn about new workshops and programs we’re offering.
Fall 2025 // Weekend Workshops
Fall 2025 workshops will be announced at the end of September 2025. Registration with open in early October. Check back then or join our newsletter to stay-up-to-date on program offerings.
The Design Lab is excited to offer seven in-person Weekend Workshops this fall for high school students. Each workshop will take place on Saturdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm with lunch at noon. See the weekend workshop schedule below. Students can register any time between October and one week in advance of each workshop, and students can register for as many weekend workshops as they are interested in.
Workshops will introduce students to design thinking and the design process through challenge-based activities. Through these workshops, students will have the opportunity to develop a better understanding of our designed world and find answer to these questions: What is design? How do designers think?
Please send questions to designlab_k12@ncsu.edu. Thanks!
October 25 // Media Arts, Design and Technology
Media Arts, Design and Technology // *** Title Coming Soon ***
*** Workshop Description Coming Soon ***
- Grade Range: 9th – 12th Grade
- Total Seats: 20
- Cost: $75
Instructor // Lydia S.

Some of my favorite media includes Arcane, the Bear, Scavenger’s Reign, Wes Anderson’s Stop Motion films (and Grand Budapest Hotel), and Severance.
October 25 // Architecture
Architecture // *** Title Coming Soon ***
*** Workshop Description Coming Soon ***
- Grade Range: 9th – 12th Grade
- Total Seats: 20
- Cost: $90
Instructor // Lira G.

November 8 // Media Arts, Design and Technology
Media Arts, Design and Technology // *** Title Coming Soon ***
*** Workshop Description Coming Soon ***
- Grade Range: 9th – 12th Grade
- Total Seats: 20
- Cost: $75
Instructor // Emilie T.M.

November 8 // Industrial Design
Industrial Design // *** Title Coming Soon ***
*** Workshop Description Coming Soon ***
- Grade Range: 9th – 12th Grade
- Total Seats: 20
- Cost: $90
Instructor // Emma K.

November 15 // Graphic & Experience Design
Graphic & Experience Design // *** Title Coming Soon ***
*** Workshop Description Coming Soon ***
- Grade Range: 9th – 12th Grade
- Total Seats: 20
- Cost: $75
Instructor // Jimmy R.J.

All that is to say that I design for a lot of mediums and audiences, but use my skills as a graphic designer to tackle each problem thrown at me to serve the end user the best way I can. While I love all the rules that go into creating good “graphic design”, I also love breaking those rules and having fun, but most importantly making design weird.
November 22 // Media Arts, Design and Technology
Media Arts, Design and Technology // *** Title Coming Soon ***
*** Workshop Description Coming Soon ***
- Grade Range: 9th – 12th Grade
- Total Seats: 20
- Cost: $75
Instructor // Sophie G.

December 6 // Architecture
Architecture // *** Title Coming Soon ***
*** Workshop Description Coming Soon ***
- Grade Range: 9th – 12th Grade
- Total Seats: 20
- Cost: $90
Instructor // Tanighya A.

When it comes to Architecture I found that I have a strong interest in community development. Developing spaces that are inclusive , responsive , have a positive impact on different demographics in the community, and implements the cultural identity of the community. My passion for community based design was fueled by an internship that I did which focused on address a housing crisis that was occurring within the Greensboro area. Creating tiny houses for the homeless and lower income communities in the area is what I focused on. That Internship had pushed me to consider how a design could impact a community and what steps I could make as a designer to make even the smallest change.
I enjoy teaching others about how much of an impact Architecture can make and how even as a designer a something sublet can creates a major changes. In my leisure I like to travel, build miniature houses , spend time with family , and try new foods,
Prior to Registering, Please Read the Following:
Registration Process and Policies
- Registration will open in October 2025.
- The registration fee for each online workshop ranges from $75 – $100. Payment is due upon registration. Students may register for multiple weekend workshops at a time, but SHOULD only register for one workshop per Saturday. All forms and payment must be completed in order for registration to be finalized.
- Registration will remain open for each workshop up until 5 calendar days prior to its date (ie. registration will close for a workshop on the Monday prior to when it’s being held).
- Those who have completed registration and payment will receive a confirmation email immediately. And all registrants will receive an email at least 5 business days prior to the start of their workshop with further information on procedures and protocols.
- Each workshop will take place on Saturdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm with Lunch at noon. Lunch will be provided for all workshops; our staff and instructor will accompany students to Clark Dining Hall, near our location on campus.
- Students should arrive between 8:45am – 8:55am and students must leave or be picked up no later than 4:15pm. Drop-off, Pick-up, and Parking information will be shared after registration is complete.
- Cancellations for Weekend Workshops: We must receive request for cancellation in writing via email to designlab_k12@ncsu.edu. Cancellations made 10 calendar days prior to a workshop are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made 5 calendar days prior to a workshop are eligible for a 50% refund OR request to have their program fees donated to our Design Lab outreach funds. If the workshop is cancelled by the Design Lab, full refunds will be issued. Refunds can only be issued by the same means of the original payment.
- Due to the upfront costs of our workshops, this is a firm policy, as we are not able to provide refunds for money that has already been allocated towards workshop expenses.
If you have any questions, please email designlab_k12@ncsu.edu.
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