Get ready to add a splash of math to your art! In this hands-on activity, you’ll decorate your very own laser-cut wooden Sierpiński gasket—an iconic fractal that’s as beautiful as it is brainy.

Why This Activity is Perfect for You:

🧠 Learn a Bit of Math Magic: The Sierpiński gasket is a repeating triangle pattern that shows up in fractals—shapes that contain smaller versions of themselves, forever and ever! It’s simple to build, but endlessly complex and mesmerizing.

🎨 Customize Your Design: Use paint, markers, or colored pencils to create a one-of-a-kind geometric ornament that blends art and math.

🎁 Take-Home Keepsake: You’ll leave with a gorgeous ornament ready to hang, gift, or show off on your wall, backpack, or window.

Details:

Registration: While advance registration is not required, it helps us prepare enough materials and allows you to easily add the event to your calendar. If you register, we’ll notify you if the event is canceled.

Open to All: Drop by anytime during activity hours to join in on the fun. Recommended for ages 3 and up, adults absolutely welcome too!

Come play with patterns, color outside the triangles, and create your own math-inspired masterpiece!

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 42, 43, and 90/92 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