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Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
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Sew a Scrunchie!
Learn to use a sewing machine and make a scrunchie or two! It's a quick, satisfying project and makes a great little gift - for yourself or others. We'll provide a variety of fabrics, and you can make your scrunchies in…
Join experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri for a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group. Bring your own projects or challenge yourself to start something new. Materials will be provided by the library.
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Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Island heritage month this May and make a Zodiac craft. Use Inkscape, a 2D design software to design a movable zodiac shadow puppet that we will cut out of cardstock. At the end of class,…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
A weekly drop-in, hands-on art studio open to all ages, facilitated by art therapists and alumni from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). The topics and projects are chosen by you. A wide variety of creative and artistic…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
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Join the Maker Lab for a hands-on workshop where you will get to create your very own moodboard! This is a fun opportunity to express your creativity by collaging a variety of provided photos, prints, and other media. Whether you are…
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Design a simple two-color vinyl sticker with the electronic Cricut cutter.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
A weekly drop-in, hands-on art studio open to all ages, facilitated by art therapists and alumni from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). The topics and projects are chosen by you. A wide variety of creative and artistic…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
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Have you always wanted to learn to crochet but haven't gotten around to picking up a hook? This is the class for you. Come learn the basic skills and stitches that are the basis of every crochet project.
Classes and workshops at the Maker…
HWLC's summer Maker-in-Residence, Nicole Low, is a multifaceted artist and maker who's many areas of proficiency and creativity range from woodworking and welding to animation and musicianship. While serving as the Maker-in-Residence,…
Join experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri for a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group. Bring your own projects or challenge yourself to start something new. Materials will be provided by the library.
AccessibilityNeed sign…
HWLC's summer Maker-in-Residence, Nicole Low, is a multifaceted artist and maker who's many areas of proficiency and creativity range from woodworking and welding to animation and musicianship. While serving as the Maker-in-Residence,…