The Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) has refreshed its Mayo Arts MakerSpace, shifting the popular creative area toward a more open-ended and flexible experience for Makers of all ages and skill levels.
A New Approach to Creativity
Instead of following a single theme, the updated MakerSpace now features rotating projects and seasonal offerings designed to encourage experimentation, exploration, and hands-on problem-solving. The change allows visitors to interact with a wider range of materials and create projects guided by curiosity rather than instructions.
National Teaching Artist and MakerSpace Designer Kay Thomas said removing a fixed theme opens the door to deeper creativity. She explained that open-ended choices help both children and adults exercise their imagination by asking, “What can I make with these materials?” According to Thomas, this process…
