Tag: Makerspace

3D Design with Blender

Do you want to make your own designs for 3D printing? Animate a short movie? Model objects for games? Blender is an advanced, free 3D creation suite that will help you with all this and more. Attend this event to learn Blender and visit with other designers. Learning this software is a journey, so feel welcome to come back to future events for more knowledge!

  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Registration saves you a spot on one of our design-computers, but is not required. You can bring your own laptop to use.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.

3D Design with Blender

Do you want to make your own designs for 3D printing? Animate a short movie? Model objects for games? Blender is an advanced, free 3D creation suite that will help you with all this and more. Attend this event to learn Blender and visit with other designers. Learning this software is a journey, so feel welcome to come back to future events for more knowledge!

  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Registration saves you a spot on one of our design-computers, but is not required. You can bring your own laptop to use.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.

Machine Embroidery Workshop

Visit the Makerspace for a demonstration of our machine-embroidery equipment! This is a two-part workshop where the scheduled event is a presentation-only walkthrough of an embroidery job, then you can return at your convenience for hands-on experience. 

We will be showing an overview of how to digitize a design on the computer, hoop your fabric and thread the embroidery machine, customize the embroidery job on the machine, and stitch-out your custom design.

  • There is no cost to attend. No previous experience is required.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

  • You will need to return later to complete the hands-on portion of the training.
  • Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
  • Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

Machine Embroidery Workshop

Visit the Makerspace for a demonstration of our machine-embroidery equipment! This is a two-part workshop where the scheduled event is a presentation-only walkthrough of an embroidery job, then you can return at your convenience for hands-on experience. 

We will be showing an overview of how to digitize a design on the computer, hoop your fabric and thread the embroidery machine, customize the embroidery job on the machine, and stitch-out your custom design.

  • There is no cost to attend. No previous experience is required.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

  • You will need to return later to complete the hands-on portion of the training.
  • Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
  • Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

Craft-Cutter Workshop

This workshop covers basic instruction for our craft-cutter, the Cricut Maker 3. You will design and create a vinyl decal, and learn how to make stickers, fabric-transfers, and more.
  • You will need an email address to register for your Cricut ID.
  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

  • Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
  • Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

Craft-Cutter Workshop

This workshop covers basic instruction for our craft-cutter, the Cricut Maker 3. You will design and create a vinyl decal, and learn how to make stickers, fabric-transfers, and more.
  • You will need an email address to register for your Cricut ID.
  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

  • Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
  • Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

3D Printing Certification

We will soon require training to use our 3D printing services. This introductory workshop covers basic information to perform 3D printing projects. Completing it gives you access to use our 3D printing equipment, and you will make a small 3D print at no cost.

  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.
  • You may need to return later to pick up your completed 3D print

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

  • Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
  • Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

3D Printing Certification

We will soon require training to use our 3D printing services. This introductory workshop covers basic information to perform 3D printing projects. Completing it gives you access to use our 3D printing equipment, and you will make a small 3D print at no cost.

  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.
  • You may need to return later to pick up your completed 3D print

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

  • Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
  • Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

3D Printing Certification

We will soon require training to use our 3D printing services. This introductory workshop covers basic information to perform 3D printing projects. Completing it gives you access to use our 3D printing equipment, and you will make a small 3D print at no cost.

  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.
  • You may need to return later to pick up your completed 3D print

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

  • Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
  • Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

3D Printing Certification

We will soon require training to use our 3D printing services. This introductory workshop covers basic information to perform 3D printing projects. Completing it gives you access to use our 3D printing equipment, and you will make a small 3D print at no cost.

  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Basic computer and reading skills are required.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
  • The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.
  • You may need to return later to pick up your completed 3D print

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

  • Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
  • Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.