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Badging Classes
April 2025
Glowforge Laser Pro Tuesday, April 1st, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Embroidery  Monday, April 7th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Recording Studio  Tuesday, April 8th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
X-Carve CNC Router Tuesday, April 15th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Mayku Multiplier: Mold Maker Thursday, April 17th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Printing Press Monday, April 21st, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
3-D Printers (Prusa) Tuesday, April 22nd, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Glowforge Laser Pro Tuesday, April 29th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm

May 2025
Embroidery Machine  Monday, May 5th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
X-Carve CNC Router Tuesday, May 6th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Recording Studio Tuesday, May 13th,  6:00pm - 7:45pm
Mold Maker: Mayku Multiplier Thursday, May 15th,  6:00pm - 7:45pm
Sewing Machine and Serger Monday, May 19th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Glowforge Pro Laser Tuesday, May 20th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm

June 2025
Embroidery Machine Monday, June 2nd, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Glowforge Laser Pro Tuesday, June 3rd, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
X-Carve CNC Router Tuesday, June 10th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Recording Studio Thursday, June 12th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Mold Maker: Mayku Multiplier Tuesday, June 17th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Silhouette Cameo 4 Monday, June 23rd, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Upcoming "Badge & Make" project-badging classes:
April 2025
TEEN Badge & Make: 3-D Printed charms (Prusa) Wednesday, April 2nd,  6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: Sublimated Chapstick Holder Keychain  Monday, April 14th,  6:00pm - 7:45pm 
Badge & Make: Easy Sew Cat Toys  Monday, April 28th,  6:00pm - 7:45pm

May 2025
TEEN Badge & Make: Heat Transfer Vinyl Tote Bags Wednesday, May 7th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
3D Printed Charms Tuesday, May 27th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

June 2025
Badge & Make: Easy Sew Glasses Case  Monday, June 9th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: Sublimated Chapstick Keychains Monday, June 16th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: 3-D Printed Charms Tuesday, June 24th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Monthly programs and Special Events:
April 2025
***LIBRARY CLOSED ALL DAY******  ----- Thursday April 10 2025------
Demin Day Decorating Event Wednesday, April 16th, 4:00pm - 6:00pm 
***Creativebug Club: Japanese Sashiko  Wednesday, April 23rd, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

May 2025
***Creativebug Club: TBA  Wednesday, May 28th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

June 2025
Creativebug Club: Bubble Mania- Fairy Wands   Wednesday, June 25th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

**Idea Studio may be closed for some programs
Registration opens 2 weeks prior to class start date at 9:00am

**Video badging for is available for select equipment- If you are interested in setting up a 
one-on-one badging class with us, please contact us by email us at Ideastaff@fdlpl.org
to set up a specific date and time.**
 

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.)
  • Drawing Tablet
  • Embroidery machine
  • Glowforge Pro Laser
  • Mayku Multiplier
  • Printmaking press
  • Recording studio
  • Serger
  • Shotbox light cube (no training req.)
  • Sewing machines
  • Silhouette Cameo 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. PDF iconFurther 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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