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Create a vinyl-decorated Valentine with an electronic cutter and Inkscape, a 2D design software. Vinyl stickers will be placed onto paper cards. Designs will be fabricated at the Maker Lab at the end of class.
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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, milling machine, hot glue guns, and your…Bring your creative ideas to this weekly drop-in art studio. Topics and projects are directed by participants, materials are provided, and each session is facilitated by representatives from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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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, milling machine, hot glue guns, and your…This workshop will introduce Inkscape, a free, open source program for vector graphics. The focus will be on creating a simple sticker suitable for a laptop computer or other surface.
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Registration closes February 13 at 12:00am (5 spots remaining)Register for eventDrop 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, milling machine, hot glue guns, and your…Bring your creative ideas to this weekly drop-in art studio. Topics and projects are directed by participants, materials are provided, and each session is facilitated by representatives from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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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, milling machine, hot glue guns, and your…Create an animal figurine with a 3D printer and Tinkercad, a 3D design app.
How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the…
Registration fullDrop 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, milling machine, hot glue guns, and your…Bring your creative ideas to this weekly drop-in art studio. Topics and projects are directed by participants, materials are provided, and each session is facilitated by representatives from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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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, milling machine, hot glue guns, and your…Want to sew but don't know where to start? Come learn the basics of a sewing machine. Learn about feed dogs, presser feet, even how to thread your assembly. This class will be a focused on all components of the sewing machine and how to…
Registration closes February 22 at 5:00pm (13 spots remaining)Register for eventDrop 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, milling machine, hot glue guns, and your…Create a pair of earrings with a laser cutter and Inkscape, a 2D design software.
Classes and workshops at the Maker Lab are for ages 14 and up. All attendees must have basic computer and mouse skills.
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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, milling machine, hot glue guns, and your…The Maker Lab just got a brand-new POP 2 3D scanner. Learn how to use the scanner and Revopoint software. Students are encouraged to bring a small object with them to practice scanning. Objects should be roughly the size of your fist.
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Registration closes February 28 at 11:00am (2 spots remaining)Register for event
