Makerspace Programs

During this 2-hour class, you will learn how to create a design that will be engraved onto slate coasters. Each person will get 4 coasters.

Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace
Cost: $20 collected at the end of class

Register for Coasters

Learn how to scan your slides and negatives then transfer and save them onto a USB/external memory. Following class, participants can book individual time to start their personal digitizing projects.

Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Makerspace, 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Register for Slides

Create a wall-hanging for any room in the house using beautiful fabric samples and HTV vinyl. During this 2-hour class participants will learn how to create designs in Cricut Design Space, how to cut vinyl with the Cricut Maker, and how to press vinyl onto fabric. 

Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace, 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Cost: $20 will be collected at the start of class

Register for Wall Hanging

Kenzie from Happy Twigs will be joining us at the SPL Makerspace for the first time, and we couldn't be more excited! During this 3-hour class each participant will choose a hat from a large selection styles and colours. Kenzie will walk participants through the process of using a wood burner to add a design to the hat. Participants will finish the class by adding embellishments to the hat such as charms, ribbons, feathers, etc.

Sate: Saturday, March 14
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Makerspace
Cost: $80

Waitlist for Hat

Kenzie from Happy Twigs will be joining us at the SPL Makerspace for the first time, and we couldn't be more excited! Each participant will choose a hat from a large selection of styles and colours. Kenzie will walk participants through the process of using a wood burner to add a design to the hat.

Sate: Saturday, March 14
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace
Cost: $50

Register for Baseball Cap

Waitlist for Hat

During the week of March Break, we encourage families and friends to book time together in the Makerspace. Connect with Makerspace staff to discuss a project that your group is interested in making. We will book you a time fully supported by staff and volunteers to successfully complete your project.

Not sure what to make? Ask us for suggestions. Contact us at 705 651-8601 or makerspace@mypubliclibrary.ca

Calling all crafty kids who are interested in learning about the laser machine and turning personal artwork into a book cover. During our two-hour class, everyone will start with paper and marker to draw their masterpiece. Artwork is then scanned into digital form. Finally, learn how the laser works as it engraves the artwork into a wooden book cover. Finish by assembling your notebook (136-page spiral notebook included). Children can be supported by a parent/adult or left to work with Makerspace staff and volunteers. All children must be picked up by 7:50 p.m.

Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace, 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Cost: $10 will be collected at the start of class

Register for Notebook

Do you miss watching your home videos? Join us for this one-hour class and learn how to digitize your home videos at the SPL Makerspace. Following class participants can book time to start their own digitizing projects.

Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Makerspace

Register for VHS

Applique is a fun and unique way to personalize your clothing. In this beginner class, participants will observe the process of applique with our embroidery machine. No prior sewing or embroidery experience is required.

Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace, 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Register for Applique

During this 2-hour class, you will learn how to create a design that will be engraved onto a bamboo lid. We are calling it the Giving Dish, but you can design the lid as you like. The round dish is glass and the lid is bamboo.

Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace
Cost: $15 will be collected at the start of class

Register for Giving Dish