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Announcements:

Updated Nov 2022

Upcoming general badging classes:

X-Carve CNC Router: Monday, Dec. 5th: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Embroidery Machine: Tuesday, Dec. 13th: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Sewing Machine: Wednesday, Dec. 14th: 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Upcoming "Let's Make" project-badging classes:

Winter Holiday 3-D Charms (Prusa i3 MK3S 3-D Printer): Tuesday, Dec. 6th: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Sublimated Ornaments (Sublimation Printer & Heat Press): Monday, Dec. 12th: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Laser Engraved Wooden Spoons (Full Spectrum Laser): Monday, Dec. 19th: 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Monthly programs and Special Events:

*no Special Events for the month of December
 

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to class start date at 9:00am
Video badging for select equipment available here
*Idea Studio closes at 5:30 for program

 

Regular hours:

Monday-Thursday: 3-8 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4 p.m.
Check the calendar for any changes due to special programs. 


Available equipment (if trained). Bookings for use are made via Skedda:

  • 3-D printers
  • Button maker (no training req.)
  • Carvey CNC router
  • Embroidery machine
  • Laser cutter/engraver
  • Printmaking press
  • Recording studio
  • Serger
  • Sewing machine
  • Silhouette Cameo paper/vinyl cutter
  • Sublimation printer and heat press
  • VHS tape conversion station (no training req.)
    (currently being repaired)
  • X-Carve

 

Contact Idea Studio with questions, at: ideastaff@fdlpl.org
 

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Who We Are 

The Idea Studio is a makerspace -- a permanent do-it-yourself zone where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. It includes work tables, laptops, equipment, and projects, and is open to anyone age 13 and older. Children under 13 are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caretaker.

Some equipment is available for use without prior training, whereas other equipment requires a user to first become "badged" before use. All users of the space are expected to follow safe use practices, clean up after themselves, and respect the space and its other users. There is no fee for use of equipment, but some have fees for supplies, or require users to bring their own supplies. Further details are available here, and are provided during badging.

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What is sublimation printing? (now available for training & booking)

Embroidery machine preview (now available for training & booking)

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Idea Studio hexagons

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