Makerspace Programs

Makerspace programs have limited registration and often fill up quickly.

Most programs can be offered as a one-on-one booking or to small groups.

If a program is full, and registration is closed, please contact the Makerspace at 705 651-8601 or makerspace@mypubliclibrary.ca

Current Programs

Needlework Group (drop-in)

The Needlework Group with the Makerspace is a place and time to gather, work on independent projects, socialize, and support each other. Knitting, crochet, and cross-stich welcome. No formal teaching is being provided.

Needlework Group will meet:
First Tuesday of the month 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (drop-in)
First Wednesday of the month 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (drop-in)

May Dates:
Tuesday, May 5: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

SPL Makerspace - 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

Handmade Card Making

Join us for a fun and creative time of card making. All the supplies will be out and available to use. Blank cards (4"x5.5") and envelopes, card stock and colour paper, scrapbook paper - lots of colours and patterns, stamps and ink, paper punches, and more! This is open creative time. No formal teaching provided, but we will have a number of examples. Make as many cards as you like during our time together..

Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Makerspace
Cost: $4 per card will be collected when you leave

Sublimation Photos on Slate

Turn milestones and memories into beautiful lasting photos with sublimation printing on slate. You will work with your own photograph.

Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 1:00 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m. OR 6:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace
Cost: $20 will be collected at the start of class.

Fabric Wall-hanging: Heat Transfer Vinyl

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, April 28
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Makerspace, 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Cost: $20 will be collected at the start of class

Selwyn Public Library
Bridgenorth Library (705) 292-5065
Ennismore Library (705) 292-8022
Lakefield Library (705) 652-8623
Makerspace (705) 651-8601