Makerspace Workshops: Spring 2024

Posted on: January 9, 2024

Create, tinker, craft, invent, and discover new skills in our makerspace. Check out these free and fun workshops for students, staff, and faculty, offered by The Makery. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff are here to help you with academic and personal projects to foster your creativity!

Dates and times may change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our Events Calendar.

Mixed Media Painting

Join this in-person workshop for a relaxing hour of creating mixed media art using acrylic paints and household items. All supplies provided! Held in Rose Library room 5308. This is not a series. You’ll want to sign up for one of these dates – click on the date you want to get started:

Mending Hour

Did you tear a hole in your favorite pants? Got a shirt you want cropped? Lost a button? Bring your clothes that could use a little attention and we’ll work together to fix them up. All supplies provided! Held in The Makery in Rose Library. This is not a series. No registration required. Just drop by our Mending Hour between 4 and 5 p.m. one of these dates:

  • February 5, 12, 19, or 26
  • March 4, 18, or 25
  • April 1, 8, 15, 22, or 29

Introduction to Audio Editing with Audacity

Get an introduction to Audacity, a free tool for recording and editing audio for podcasts, interviews, oral histories, music, and more. This workshop is held on Zoom. This is not a series. You’ll want to sign up for one of these dates – click on the date you want to get started:

Laser Cutting 101: Intro & Basics

Make something of your own on the Glowforge laser cutter in The Makery! Take this workshop to explore the basics of laser cutting including how to use the computer numerical control (CNC) machine. Held in The Makery in Rose Library. This is not a series. You’ll want to sign up for one of these dates – click on the date you want to get started:

Sewing 101

Walk through a simple sewing project using the sewing machines at the The Makery in Rose Library. This is not a series. You’ll want to sign up for one of these dates – click on the date you want to get started:

Intro to Electronic Music Production

Learn the foundations of making your own electronic music in this workshop. Get an overview of Bandlab, a free, browser-based tool for music production and beat making. Held in Rose Library Room 5308. This is not a series. You’ll want to sign up for one of these dates – click on the date you want to get started:

Adobe Illustrator Basics for Vinyl Cutter & Laser Cutter

Learn the basics of vector graphic design using Adobe Illustrator in conjunction with The Makery’s laser cutter and vinyl cutter. Held in Rose Library Room 5308. This is not a series. You’ll want to sign up for one of these dates – click on the date you want to get started:

Intro to 3D Modeling with Tinkercad

Get an overview of Tinkercad, a free, browser-based tool for bringing your 3D creations to life. Learn concepts that you can apply to your own projects — and then experiment and explore with support. Held in Rose Library Room 5308. This is not a series. You’ll want to sign up for one of these dates – click on the date you want to get started:

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