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Announcements:

Badging Classes
September 2023
Embroidery Machine Monday, September 18th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Mayku Multiplier Thursday, September 21st 6:00pm - 7:45pm

October 2023
Embroidery Machine  Monday, October 2nd 6:00pm - 7:45pm
X-Carve CNC Router Tuesday, October 3rd 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Recording Studio Monday, October 9th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Mayku Multiplier Thursday, October 12th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Carvey CNC Router  Monday, October 16th  6:00pm - 7:45pm
Embroidery Machine Tuesday, October 17th  6:00pm - 7:45pm

November 2023
Embroidery Machine Wednesday, November 1st 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Recording Studio Thursday, November 2nd  6:00pm - 7:45pm
X-Carve Monday, November 6th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Full Spectrum Laser Tuesday, November 7th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Janome Sewing Machines and Serger  Monday, November 13th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Carvey CNC Router Tuesday, November 14th  6:00pm - 7:45pm
SiIhouette Cameo 4 Wednesday, November 15th  6:00pm - 7:45pm
Recording Studio Monday, November 27th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Full Spectrum Laser Tuesday, November 28th 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Upcoming "Let's Make" project-badging classes:
September 2023
Let's Make: Silhouette Vinyl Keychains  Wednesday, Sept 20th 6:00pm - 7:45pm

October 2023
Let’s Make: Sublimated Earrings Wednesday, Oct 4th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Let's Make: Easy Sew Tote Bag - Wednesday, Oct 11th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Let's Make: Silhouette HTV Trick Or Treat Bags Wednesday, Oct 18th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Let’s Make: Laser Engraved Wooden Spooky Spoons  Monday, Oct 23rd 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Let's Make: 3-D Printed Halloween Charms Monday, Oct 30th 6:00pm - 7:45pm

November 2023
Let’s Make: Sublimated Earrings Wednesday, November 8th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Let’s Make: Sublimated Ornaments Wednesday, November 29th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Let's Make: 3-D Printed Winter Charms Thursday, November 30th   6:00pm - 7:45pm


Monthly programs and Special Events:
September 2023
Good Natured Crafts-Coffee Cup Sleeve Tuesday, September 26th 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cut & Paste Club: Zines  Wednesday, Sept 27th 6:00pm - 7:45pm

October 2023
Good Natured Crafts- Plant Pokes- Tuesday, October 24th 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Press Club (for printmakers): Cyanotypes  Wednesday, Oct 25th 6:00pm - 7:45pm

November 2023
Cut & Paste Club- Tiny Dioramas  Wednesday November 22nd 6pm-7:30pm 
**Idea Studio closes at 5:30 for some programs
Registration opens 2 weeks prior to class start date at 9:00am
Video badging for select equipment
 

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
  • Drawing Tablet
  • Embroidery machine
  • Laser cutter/engraver (transitioning to new machine)
  • Mayku Multiplier
  • Printmaking press
  • Recording studio
  • Serger
  • Shotbox light cube
  • Sewing machine
  • Silhouette Cameo 2 & 4 paper/vinyl cutter
  • Sublimation printer and heat press
  • VHS tape conversion station to USB (no training req.)
  • X-Carve CNC Router

 

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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