FableVision Learning’s FabMaker Studio is an easy-to-use web-based digital design and fabrication tool, that allows students in grades PK-8 to experience STEM and STEAM learning in a more engaging, personally meaningful way.
Acting as a “paper-prototyping” tool, FabMaker Studio provides a low-cost way to imagine, design, invent, and fabricate 2D designs, pop-ups, and 3D projects like geometric constructions and working machines using paper, cardstock, and cardboard. FabMaker Studio is an accessible program that supports a variety of materials and a range of tools from scissors to inexpensive 2D cutters, 3D printers, and laser cutters.
FabMaker Studio is available as a web-based application. Online hosting lets students log in 24/7, from any computer connected to the internet — allowing them to design anytime, anywhere.
Subscription is annual from time of activation.
Annual Subscriptions Includes:
24/7 access through a web-based platform (compatible with Mac, Windows, iPad, Chromebooks, and other mobile devices)
Start with Step by Step and Ready-Made Projects - or imagine and invent from scratch.
Create and design with friendly yet powerful tools.
Enjoy a range of projects from simple to sophisticated - 2D Stuff, Pop-ups, and 3D Stuff.
Fabricate by hand with scissors or use easy and inexpensive digital cutters.
Explore an easy on-ramp to 3D printing.
Access standards-based activities including Smithsonian Invention Kits and resources.
Fab@School Maker Studio is a web-based program that requires an Internet connection. It has been tested to run on Mac OS X 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13 Microsoft Windows 7, 8, and 10, Chromebooks, iPads, and tablets that support the following browsers:
Chrome
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Safari
To fabricate using the Silhouette digital cutter, you must have a PC or MAC to connect directly to the cutter.
To get started, download the Fabrication Quick Start Guide.
Fab@School Maker Studio requires two pieces of installed software in order for the Silhouette digital fabricator to function properly:
Fab@School Maker Studio supports a range of technology including hand tools, digital fabricators, and an on-ramp to 3D printers. Besides hand tools like scissors, we recommend you start with one or more digital fabricators produced by Silhouette.
Fab@School Maker Studio works the Silhouette Portrait 1 and 2, Cameo 2 and 3, and Curio.