Makerspace

May Programs

Needlework Group (Drop-In)

A place and time for people to gather and work on their personal projects. No formal teaching provided.

Knitting, crochet, hand embroidery, etc.

SPL Makerspace 1 Bridge Street Lakefield

Tuesday, May 6th 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, May 7th 10:00am-12:00pm

Sublimation Tea Towel

Using any graphic design you wish, this is great for a personalized kitchen or one-of-a-kind gift!

Learn how to find graphics online and create your design on a laptop. Learn about the sublimation printer and heat press to finish your custom piece.

Tea Towels are white polyester.

$10 will be collected at the start of class.

Wednesday, May 14th starting at 10am

Tuesday, May 20th starting at 1pm.

sublimation tea towel

Embroidery Machine: Applique Letters

Applique can be a fun and unique way to personalize your clothing.

In this beginner class participants will observe the process of making applique letters with our embroidery machine!

No prior sewing or embroidery experience required.

Following class participants are welcome to book one-on-one time to begin practicing and working towards making their own item.

Thursday, May 22nd 3:00pm and 6:00pm

shirt with applique letters

Embroidery 101

There is a new embroidery machine in the SPL Makerspace, and we love it!

In this introduction to the embroidery machine small groups will learn how to thread the machine, insert the bobbin, get a hoop ready, and embroider basic letters that are pre-loaded on the embroidery machine.

Wednesday, May 28th starting at 10:00am.

Hand-Burned Hat Workshop

Join us for this one-of-a-kind workshop in the SPL Makerspace!

We are so excited to host Church House Studio to teach the art of hand-burning hats.

Burnt, boho, and full of soul - each one is a vibe of its own.

Workshop Fee: $80

**NOTE:

Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Payment can be made online via PayPal or in-person at the SPL Makerspace.

The workshop fee is non-refundable, but can be transferred to anyone you wish.

Saturday, May 31st 10:00am and 1:00pm

Check out @churchhousestudio on Instagram for more design inspiration.

hand-burned hats

Boho Colouring Book

About SPL Makerspace

Location: 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

You can book your visit by calling us at 705 651-8601 or by sending us an email.

View our list of machines and services below.

Our hours:

Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesdays - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

What is a Makerspace?

The idea behind makerspaces is simple: they are places where people can come together to learn about technology, crafts and other kinds of making, to share knowledge and skills with others, and to apply this knowledge and skill by creating things. You can explore using high-tech to no-tech tools.

SPL Makerspace Guidelines

The SPL Makerspace is available to all ages and all skill levels. All users must present a makerspace card in good standing.
Demonstration of competency will be required for use of some equipment.

Scheduled appointments are strongly suggested. This includes: tours of the space, open makerspace work time, and membership registration.
All classes, workshops, and programs are pre registration required.
Tools used in the space must be returned by the maker to their original location in a clean state.
The workspace also needs to be cleaned before the maker leaves.
SPL Makerspace does not accept responsibility if a project is destroyed, does not print correctly, or does not work.
SPL Makerspace reserves the right to halt, delete, or disallow the creation of items that violates library policy, including the creation of weapons, or illegal items.
Only library computers may be connected to library machines, like the 3D printers, vinyl cutter, Glowforge etc.
Covered drinks are welcome in the makerspace. Food is not permitted.
SPL Makerspace is not responsible for equipment or files left behind.
Use of the makerspace is subject to the rules in the User Agreement, the Selwyn Public Library Customer Code of Conduct Policy 4.1.5, Acceptable Use of Equipment, Software, and Networks Policy 6.1.2, as well as any other applicable Library policies and procedures.

Users 17 years of age and under must have a parent or legal guardian sign the user agreement form and registration form on their behalf.

Users 13 years of age and older can use the makerspace and work unsupervised.

Users ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Exceptions may be made for some children’s programs at the discretion of the Children’s Programming Coordinator and the Technology and Training Coordinator.

Volunteer and Crafting for a Cause

SPL Makerspace is looking for volunteers who will assist with many tasks, including the following:

Create fun and useful products
Teach others how to use a particular machine
Assist with workshops
General administrative duties

Makerspace Volunteer Application

Crafting for a Cause Volunteers

Love crafting and want to give back to the community/those in need?

Our team of "Crafting for a Cause" volunteers will work on quarterly projects coordinated by the SPL Makerspace and a local organization/group.

At the end of each quarter products will be donated.

Interested? Email Heidi

Current Projects:

NICU Octopus

NICU Hearts

SPL Makershop Volunteers

The SPL Makershop is the perfect volunteer opportunity for those who love crafting and supporting the library.

With the SPL Makershop, volunteers will make items that will be sold in the makerspace to raise fundraising dollars for the library & makerspace. All materials and supplies provided.

Interested? Email Heidi