Fablab Castanheiras
Santana de parnaiba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
About Fablab Castanheiras
Fablab Castanheiras in Santana de parnaiba, Sao Paulo, Brazil is more than a workspace — it is a launchpad for innovation in Brazil. the lab offers state-of-the-art equipment, including 3D printers, laser engravers, electronics benches, and CAD workstations, within a collaborative, community-driven environment. Startups use the space to build early-stage hardware prototypes; educators run practical STEM sessions for school groups; and independent makers pursue personal projects with expert support on hand. Regular themed hackathons and innovation challenges help participants push boundaries and connect with like-minded creators across Sao Paulo. With a strong focus on learning by doing, Fablab Castanheiras embodies the global maker movement's ethos of open, collaborative, hands-on creativity.
Description
From Elementary I to High School, students experience the possibility of relating theory and practice, planning and execution, accumulation of knowledge and human formation through a humanist curriculum organized by a team of teachers in constant training. (Continuous training OU continuos learning). It is this combination that has made Castanheiras one of the main references in Brazil and Latin America when it comes to contemporary education.
The FabLab Escola Castanheiras offers open experiencies for the community where they can explore the tools and machines connecting with the maker culture, special slots for personal projects are available On Fridays. In case you are interested in scheduling please send an email with your personal information and details about your project. We look forward to meeting you! Come and learn with us!
Open-Day - Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5 pm, except holidays or other exceptions in the school calendar (see school calendar at https://escolacastanheiras.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CALENDARIO-ESCOLAR.pdf). FabLab Castanheiras will be open to the community, offering space for project development, courses, lectures and discussions about the maker community. It is necessary to schedule the visit using the form available on FabLab and approval of the project by the FabLab team.
Scheduling is limited to one hour per person.
The Castanheiras FabLab team can, if necessary, close the FabLab for special occasions (external events, maintenance, cleaning, internal training, among others).
In Open-Days, the materials to be used must be brought by those interested in using the space
To request a time on the open day, fill in the form on the link and wait for approval and confirmation from our team:
https://shorturl.at/Vded6
Who Can Benefit
Students & Researchers
University and school students who want access to fabrication tools, prototyping equipment, and expert mentorship.
Entrepreneurs & Startups
Early-stage founders who need a collaborative space to build, test, and iterate on their hardware or software ideas.
Educators & Trainers
Teachers and trainers who want to run practical STEM workshops, coding bootcamps, or design sprints for their cohorts.
Independent Makers
Hobbyists, artists, and independent inventors who need access to tools and a community of like-minded creators.