Wisconsin Herd STEAM Workshop

For three years, the Wisconsin Herd has partnered with Artist Patrick “Patcasso” Hunter and DJ Steady Rock, who are STEAM ambassadors with STEAM Revolt, to host a STEAM workshop at a local School. New this year, Wilson Smith III, the first black sneaker designer in the industry, led the workshop alongside Patcasso and DJ Steady Rock. The trio worked with 60 kids from Winneconne Middle School who were challenged to design a shoe using all the elements of STEAM. The groups were given different profiles to build their shoes to accommodate and then presented to a panel of judges on how their shoes meet all the requirements. To close out the workshop, Artist Patcasso performed by taking a blank canvas and turning it into a work of art in minutes to a custom music track by DJ Steady Rock. The Herd provided lunch for all students in attendance as well as tickets to the Wisconsin Herd Black History Month Celebration Game.

During the 2023-24 season, 60 kids from Vel Phillips Middle School were challenged to do multiple exercises using all the elements of STEAM. First, the groups had to create the tallest tower using marshmallows and spaghetti. Secondly, the groups worked together to create cars powered by balloons using various supplies in order to make it go the farthest distance. To close out the workshop, Artist Patcasso performed by taking a blank canvas and turning it into a work of art in minutes to a custom music track by DJ Steady Rock.

During the 2022-23 season, the Herd worked with Perry Tipler Middle School to host the STEAM workshop with Artist Patrick “Patcasso” Hunter and DJ Steady Rock. The students were challenged to design a shoe using all the elements of STEAM. The groups were given different profiles to build their shoe to accommodate and then presented to a panel of three judges on how their shoes meet all the requirements and why someone would want to buy their shoe.