Makerspace Programs, Classes, and Workshops
Needlework Drop-In |
A time for people to work on their own projects. No formal teaching provided. Coffee and tea provided. Knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, hand-embroidery. |
Lakefield Farmers' Market Vendor |
Join us for the last Farmers' Market of the season. The SPL Makerspace will be there with lots of fall, Thanksgiving, holiday, and Christmas items. All proceeds support Library and Makerspace programming. Date: Thursday, October 5 |
Ink Printing & Botanical Collage with Holly Edwards |
This class is appropriate for beginners and no prior experience with ink printing is required. $30 paid in-person or online. Date: Wednesday, October 11th Date: Thursday, October 12 Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
DIY Paint Night - Teen Program |
Join us for a fun night of painting and socializing. No formal teaching is being provided. This is a night for your own creativity. We will provide you with a canvas, acrylic paint, and some pictures for inspiration. Paint what comes to mind! Open to teens ages 13-18. $10 paid online or in-person. Date: Tuesday, October 17th Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Pumpkin Suncatcher – Kids Program |
Pumpkin frame will be cut from wood on the laser that children will paint. This program is for children ages 4-12 and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $5 paid online or in-person. Date: Saturday, October 21 Time: 10 a.m. |
Digitize Negatives & Slides |
Learn how to scan your negatives and slides, basic photo editing (on digitizing device), transfer and save onto USB/external memory. Date: Tuesday, October 24 Time: 1 p.m. |
Eco Printing Silk Scarf with Melanie Marion |
This class is appropriate for beginners and no prior experience with eco printing is required. $30 paid in-person or online. Date: Thursday, October 26th |
About SPL Makerspace
Location: 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield
You can book your visit by phone by calling us at 705 651-8601. 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 |
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Volunteer and Crafting for a Cause |
SPL Makerspace is looking for volunteers who will assisit with many tasks, including the following:
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:
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 |
Class Visits |
We would love to have your class visit our makerspace. Visits can include a tour of the space and overview of equipment. Please contact Heidi to discuss and book your class visit. |
Resources |
Copyright
Selwyn Public Library Makerspace Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s website
Commercial License *A growing collection of sites that offer files with different commercial licenses. *It’s the user’s obligation and responsibility to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions for each site. |
Questions? |
We'd love to hear from you. Phone Number: 705 651-8601 |
The new SPL Makerspace is thanks to a $78,200 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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