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 |
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.
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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. Tuesday, April 2nd, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
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.
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Children's Program: Sublimation Artwork on Mug (Ages 4-12) |
Open to children ages 4-12.
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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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 |
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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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