Flagstaff’s STEAM

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Tynkertopia in the News

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Tynkertopia News
Desert Financial Announces $520,000 Commitment to 21 Arizona Nonprofits
Desert Financial Announces $520,000 Commitment to 21 Arizona Nonprofits

“The highlight of my day was meeting Dr. Alice Christie, founder and CEO of Tynkertopia. Her passion, drive, and grit are inspirational. I would encourage everyone in my network to take a few minutes to learn more about her dedication to fostering creative, accessible STEAM learning environments for all ages!” - Jack Biggs, VP of Desert Financial Credit Union

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Tynkertopia is in the news again!
Tynkertopia is in the news again!

Nick Baird at Grant Station wrote about Dr Alice and her journey to grow Tynkertopia.

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Dr Alice receives Viola Legacy Award
Dr Alice receives Viola Legacy Award

Dr. Alice Christie is the Founder and Executive Director of Tynkertopia, Inc., a nonprofit STEAM community center in Flagstaff, Arizona, and the visionary behind its expansion into TynkerSpace, a workforce-focused MakerSpace for teens and young adults.

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Our Endorsements

  • Tynkertopia makes huge contributions to the community. Dr. Alice is a real silo-breaker, reaching out across so many sectors to connect the community, and she's a visionary. She's helped many lives through giving a nurturing place for all, including disadvantaged children, to hang out, learn and become our scientists and creators of the future. What an original place Tynkertopia is! Dr. Alice is everywhere and does it all. It's rare to meet someone of such initiative and integrity.

    Kate Rose, Wild World Irish Fiddle

  • As an educator with over 20 years of experience, I recognize Tynkertopia as amazing opportunity for open ended learning! Children can choose from a variety of materials that engage and inspire! Tynkertopia develops children's love of learning and ability to see themselves as masters of their own learning!

    Rene RedDay

  • Dr. Christie is a firework of brilliance, imagination, creativity, ingenuity, caring, selflessness and passion! A true inspiration, role model and hero. Pure good energy! She has created a paradise of joy and learning for children of all ages. What a gift to our community!

    Ursula Wallentin, Property Management Services

  • Tykertopia ignites the spark of creative and expansive thoughts with infinite opportunities for young and "not so young" in Flagstaff. We are so fortunate that Dr Alice Christie focused her considerable expertise, perseverance and genius to create this mind and workshop space to our community. What an incredible, life enriching concept and facility for all of us! Thank you Dr Christie!

    Paula Mack, Realtor with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Real Estate

  • Tynkertopia is an amazing community resource for education, arts, stem, and so much more! A place of exploration, learning, and creativity! Do yourself a favor and check it out!

    Doug Arnett, Quality Connections

  • Tynkertopia has an amazing environment for all ages to discover their creativity as well as many activities available that cover STEM topics.

    Tim Pettry, Associate Vice President · Northern Arizona University

  • Great local business that helps the community youth by reusing resources

    Heather Brown, Realtor

  • What a wonderful space for kids! This is an amazing learning and fun place that is so needed in Flagstaff. Dr. Alice is a gem to boot!

    Kelly Miller

  • I love Dr. Alice for her passion, knowledge, and dedication. My son loves Tynkertopia, he always asks to go back! Tynkertopoia is a wonderful contribution to Flagstaff children and their growing brains!

    Haley Carbajal

  • Tynkertopia is a great community asset for Flagstaff. So much thought and energy has gone into everything there.

    Melanie Colavito

  • Tynkertopia is just incredible. Not only the access is free, but Dr. Alice is a true fairy. She is dedicated to providing a fun learning environment for children. Different stations cater to different age ranges. It’s a wonderful community.

    Agnes Roux

  • This is an amazing addition to Flagstaff. My son loves creating and exploring here, and the staff are beyond supportive.

    Matt Bangert

  • My daughter had an amazing birthday at Tynkertopia today! Dr. Alice put so much thought and effort into making it personalized for my 9-year old. Tynkertopia is so much fun any day of the week but also a great place for a fun, stress-free birthday party.

    Katherine Escalera

  • Tynkertopia offers STEAM education free and accessible to all the children of Flagstaff! Congratulations Dr Alice Christie on the opening of Tynkertopia!!!

    Wendy Kuek, Owner of Cedar House Coffee Shop

  • Dr. Christie's development of Tynkertopia stands as a brilliant and impactful gift to the community. She brings an energy, wisdom and enthusiasm which stimulates the children's learning and growth. Tynkertopia blossoms as a result of Dr. Christie's hard work.

    Elizabeth Sawyer, Attorney-at-Law