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Updated March 2023

Upcoming general badging classes:

March 2023 Classes

Idea Studio Badging: Serger and Sewing Machines - Wednesday, March 15th: 6-7:30pm

Idea Studio Badging: Carvey CNC Router -  Monday, March 20th:6-7:45pm

Idea Studio Badging: Recording Studio -  Tuesday, March 21st: 6-7:45pm

Idea Studio Badging: Mayku Multiplier -  Monday, March 27th: 6-7:45pm

Idea Studio Badging: 3-D Printer (Prusa) - Thursday, March 30th: 6-7:45pm

April 2023 Classes

Idea Studio Badging: Embroidery Machine Tuesday, April 4th 6-7:75pm

Idea Studio Badging: Silhouette Cameo 2 Wednesday, April 5th 6-7:45pm

Idea Studio Badging: Sublimation Printer & Heat Press Tuesday, April 11th 6-7:45pm

Idea Studio Badging: Janome Sewing Machines & Serger Wednesday, April 12th 6-7:45pm

Idea Studio Badging: Mayku Multiplier Monday, April 17th 6-7:45pm

Idea Studio Badging: Recording Studio Tuesday, April 18th 6-7:45 pm

Idea Studio Badging: X-Carve CNC Router Monday, April 24th 6-7:45 

 

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

Let's Make: 3-D Printed St. Patty's Charms (Again!) -  Thursday, March 16th: 6-7:45 pm

Let's Make: Easy Sew Pincushion   Wednesday March 29th: 6-7:45pm

Let's Make: Laser Engraved Wooden Keychains Monday April 3rd: 6-7:45 pm

Let's Make: Easy Sew Bowl Cozy Wednesday April 19th: 6-7:45

 

Monthly programs and Special Events:

*Good Natured Crafts - Japanese Herbarium Bottles -Tuesday, March 28th 6-7pm

Press Club (For Printmakers) Silkscreen Monoprinting Wednesday, March. 22nd: 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Tutorial Thursdays: TinkerCAD Basics Thursday, April 6th 5-6pm

Good Nature Crafts - Paper Flower Bouquet Tuesday, April 25 6-7pm

Press Club (for printmakers) - TBA Wednesday, April 26 6-7:45

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to class start date at 9:00am
Video badging for select equipment Press Club for Printmakers
*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 to USB (no training req.)
  • X-Carve
  • Mayku Multiplier

 

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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Embroidery machine preview (now available for training & booking)

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