Join us this summer for Makers Gonna Make! During this summer series, we will also offer guided projects so that you can get hands-on experience with 3D printing, laser cutting, and garment design! All materials will be provided and our staff will be there to guide you step-by-step to complete your project! These sessions are $20 each and that covers the cost of the materials. Pizza and beverages will also be served. Spots are limited to 8 seats/session. Although these sessions are designed for adults, youth ages 12+ are welcome to join with a parent/guardian (parent/guardian must remain with their child).
Dates (Wednesdays, 5:30-8pm):
- July 24, 3D Printed Plant Pots: Get your green thumbs ready as we craft some out-of-this-world plant pots using the magic of 3D printing! From funky shapes to quirky designs, we'll be bringing our indoor gardens to life in style. Participants will design their plant pots using Tinkercad and will get to decide the size and color of the finished plant pot, which will be printed with PTEG filament. Please note: 3D Printing takes some time and participants will need to pick up their finished plant pots after the program.
- August 7, Laser-cut Lamps: Let's light up the room with our own custom laser-cut lamps! Get ready to channel your inner designer as we experiment with different materials and patterns to create the ultimate mood lighting for your space. Lamps will be cut out of 1/8 in Birch Wood and lit with an LED light strip.
- August 21, Custom Puzzles: Get ready to puzzle it out with our UV printed and laser-cut custom puzzles! We'll be printing vibrant images onto our puzzle pieces and then using laser cutting magic to create unique shapes. It's puzzle time, let's get cracking! Participants are encouraged to bring their own photos (digital files only, you can put them on a thumb drive or save them somewhere you can access them from the iLab) to add to your puzzle! Puzzles will be full color, up to 12x24 inches in size. Please note: Depending on the volume of the projects, participants may have to pick up their finished puzzle after the program ends.
Registration for these guided sessions will open in May. Until then, you can express interest by . Once registration opens, you’ll get first dibs at registering!
