Makerspace Classes & Workshops

March Programs

Digitize VHS and VHS-C

Learn how to use our digitizing equipment to turn your VHS & VHS-C into MP4 files.

Tuesday, March 26th at 10am

Register for Digitize VHS & VHS-C

Digitize Super 8 and 8mm Film

Learn how to use our equipment to digitize your Super 8 and 8mm film into MP4 format. 
Thursday, March 28th at 6pm.

Early April Programs - Registration Open

Needlework Group Drop-In

A time for people to work on their own projects. No formal teaching provided.

Knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, hand-embroidery.

April Dates: 

Tuesday, April 2nd, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3rd 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon)

No registration required.

5' Welcome Sign

Join us for a fun night and make a 5 foot Welcome sign. 
Each letter will be cut from wood. You will paint or stain each letter and the 5' board. Lots of colours available. 
Once everything is dry, you will glue the letters onto the board. 
Finish with twine at the top and bottom if you wish. 
$50 due by Tuesday April 2nd.
Thursday April 4th starting at 6pm.
welcome sign

Children's Program: Sublimation Artwork on Mug (Ages 4-12)

Open to children ages 4-12.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

 

Take your time and draw a special picture with sublimation markers. Then learn how to press your artwork onto a mug using a sublimation press. 
$5 will be collected at the end of class.
Saturday, April 6th at 10am
sublimation mug

Makerspace Saturday Drop-In

Drop in for a tour of the space, learn more about the equipment, and ask questions.

Saturday, April 6th.

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

April Programs -
Registration opens April 2nd at 10am

Digitize Slides

Learn how to scan your slides then transfer and save onto USB/external memory.

Slides will be digitized into an image file format. 

Thursday, April 11th starting at 1pm

Sublimation Mugs

Learn how to design and create a mug using sublimation ink and heat press. 
If you'd like to use personal photos please bring them on a USB stick. 
Each person will make 1 mug during class.
Cost will be $10 and collected at the end of class. 
Tuesday April 16th starting at 1pm
sublimation mug

Engraved Cutting Board

Learn how to design and create text to be engraved onto the cutting board.
Each person will make 1 cutting board. 
Please note we will not have time to engrave all cutting boards during class. Some will be competed after class and need to be picked up at a later date. 
Cost will be $15 and collected at the end of class. 
Wednesday, April 17th starting at 10am.
engraved cutting board

Digitize VHS & VHS-C

Learn how to use our digitizing equipment to turn your VHS & VHS-C into MP4 files.

 

Tuesday, April 23rd starting at 10am

Labeled Garden Stakes

Learn how to design and create custom garden stakes. Label your veggies, herbs, plants, and flowers. 
Garden stakes can be made of wood or acrylic. 
Each person will design and make 3 stakes in this class. Each stake will measure approximately 1"x6". 
Cost will be $5 and collected at the end of class. 
Wednesday, April 24th starting at 12pm (noon)
garden stakes

Embroidery Embellished Photos

Join this very fun class and learn the new trend of embroidery embellished photos! 
For this class the photo and embroidery thread will be provided. 
Lean 3 or 4 basic embroidery stiches and knots to get started on your own creation. 
Cost will be $2 collected at the end of class.
Tuesday, April 30th starting at 6pm
embroidered photo

Intro to the Makerspace

Do you wonder what we do in the Makerspace? What machines are available? What kinds of projects can be made?

Join us for a 1 hour tour of the space, equipment, and see examples of items made on each machine.

No registration required.

Wednesday, May 1st starting at 10am.

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

  • 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 assisit 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

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

Copyright Act

 

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.

Design Bundles

Questions?

We'd love to hear from you.

makerspace@mypubliclibrary.ca

Phone Number: 705 651-8601

The new SPL Makerspace is thanks to a $78,200 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. 

Ontario Trillium Foundation

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