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Learn how to our 3D printers, vinyl cutter, and moreUse our various art suppliesHave a friendly low pressure space to createCheck out what people are makingPásate por nuestro espacio creativo para:
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This kit contains everything you need to get started with needle felting, a craft that uses notched needles to sculpt wool into shapes and designs. Your first project will be a colorful garland.
This grab and go kit will be…
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Create a pair of earrings with a laser cutter and Inkscape, a 2D design software.
Accessibility Need 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…
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…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…
Welcome to Douglass Maker Lab!
Drop in during Open Shop to work on personal projects or ask staff general questions regarding software or equipment. Use our Cricut electronic cutter, 3D printer or sewing machine.Limited…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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Let’s get creative! We’ll provide a variety of supplies and materials to inspire your crafting skills. Just bring yourself and your imagination and leave with a new work of art! Refreshments will be served.
*This craft may require small…
Welcome to the Sulzer Regional Maker Lab!
Drop in during Open Shop to work on personal projects or ask staff general questions regarding software or equipment. Use our Cricut electronic cutter, 3D printer, and sewing…- ,
Join the Summer Maker-in-Residence, Josie, for this workshop, where students will dive into the world of linocut printmaking. First, we will learn the basics of designing and carving a linocut block, how to use the tools, materials, and…
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…
Stop by during our create space to:
Learn how to our 3D printers, vinyl cutter, and moreUse our various art suppliesHave a friendly low pressure space to createCheck out what people are makingPásate por nuestro espacio creativo para:
…3D Modeling with Tinkercad
CanceledThis workshop will introduce TinkerCad, a free program for 3D modeling. The focus will be on designing a simple keychain to print and take home.
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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 an electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would you rather…
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Join Chicago artist Shaquita Reed for a hands-on weaving workshop where participants will explore identity and personal history through fiber. Using cardboard looms, learn foundational techniques such as warping and tabby…
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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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…
