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The two of us have lived in Colorado Springs our entire lives. We have been making costumes and props for over 15 years. We have learned many different skills over time and are very glad to share our knowledge. We have a wide range of skills including sewing, fabrication, 3d design, and much more. We are instructors at the Pikes Peak Maker Space where we teach resin casting, silicon modling, and vac-forming.
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Monday, October 16, 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, December 1, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. *All studio hours happen at Library 21c Creating Silicon Molds In this class we will show you the basics of how to create a silicon mold. Provide you with tips and techniques for getting a successful mold. Your mold can be used to create replicas of an item using plastic resins and other materials. During class time we will show a single part mold and during studio time we will discus 2 part molds. All Maker in Residence programs require registration and are for patrons 12 years of age and older. Ages 12 to 16 must have a parent/guardian present at all times. No experience is necessary. Sunday, October 15, 2 - 4 p.m. East Library Friday, November 3, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Rockrimmon Library Monday, November 6, 6 - 8 p.m. Old Colorado City Library Thursday, November 9, 6 - 8 p.m. Library 21c Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sand Creek Library Sunday, November 12, 2 - 4 p.m. East Library Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Library 21c The Maker in Residence program aims to provide skilled artists a space to share their skills. During studio hours, the public can drop in and learn more about what they do and how to get started in their area of skill.
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Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Thursdays 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturdays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. All patrons in the space must be at least 9 years old. 9-11 years old must be accompanied by a guardian at all times. Patrons must be badged before attending the Make II Open Hours to use a machine. Please call 719-884-9800 x6364 to schedule an appointment.
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Sundays, October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2 - 4 p.m. This course is designed to teach the basic skills of bookbinding with the intent of inspiring students to demonstrate individuality and creative expression with each lesson and project. Students will be given opportunities to experiment with materials and allowed to progress at their own skill and comfort level. Students will be encouraged to use these new skills beyond the classroom. Patron must be at least 18 years of age and must be willing and able to attend ever class session. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Tuesday, October 10, 6 - 7 p.m. Join us for this All Pikes Peak Reads event! Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Friday, October 13, 2 - 4p.m. Lasers and Illumination! Come make a Halloween Decoration! Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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DIY Bath ProductsTuesday, October 17, 6 - 8 p.m. Bath and beauty products can be expensive. Why break the bank when you can learn to make your own? In this program, we'll use essential oils to craft our own bath products. Ages 12 and up are welcome at this program. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Friday, October 27, 2 - 4 p.m. In this class, we will sew a simple chapstick holder keychain. Ages 12 and up are welcome at this program. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Friday, October 27, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Lasers and Illumination! Come make a Halloween decoration! Ages 12 to 18 are welcome at this program. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Beginning Machine Embroidery TechniquesSaturday, October 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is the class that I wish I could have taken when I learned machine embroidery. Save yourself endless frustrations and learn how to do things the easy way. We will learn how to use stabilizers, hooping, choosing the correct thread, and many more tips and tricks. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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1st Sunday of every month Sunday, October 1, 1 - 3 p.m. Come join this social group to work on quilts, talk about quilts, and share what quilts you have been working on. This is a drop in club intended to gather together beginning and advanced quilters in a social setting. Registration is not required. A Makerspace use agreement needs to be on file.
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Solidworks Drop-In Hours 3rd Thursday of every month Thursday, October 19, 12 - 2 p.m. Working on a Solidworks design, want to learn Solidworks? Stop by Library 21c and get help from a certified Solidworks Instructor. No registration necessary.
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Last Thursday of every month Thursday, October 26, 2 - 4 p.m.. Bring your creativity to this monthly gathering. Bring whatever project you are working on and work in a group setting. Local artist and instructor Deb Ross will be on hand to help inspire. Supplies will not be provided. Registration is not required.
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Laser Cutter/Engraver Badging Class Thursday, Oct 5, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 3 - 5 p.m. Makerbot 3D Printer Badging Class Wednesday, Oct 11, 6:30pm-8:30pm Learn about our makerspace machinery and get certified to work on the machines during Open Hours. All participants must have their own library card to receive credit. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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First Tuesday of every month Tuesday, October 3, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Learn simple circuits using a variety of circuit kits. No registration necessary.
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All-Ages Coding Lab 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month Thursday, October 5, 4 - 5 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 4 - 5 p.m. Have you ever wondered what makes computer programs run? Ever wanted to make a fun program or learn how to make a game? Learn the basics of how to code! In this club, all ages can learn together to code at their own pace as we explore different programs and concepts. This club is self-guided, so everyone can learn at their own pace.
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Specialty Computer Programs
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Wednesday, October 25, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Learn the basics of photo-editing using the free software GIMP. Great for touching up pictures, without paying for Photoshop or Corel. If you have questions about this program, please Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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During this class, we will explore the different social media options out there today and discuss which ones are the right ones for you to invest in to grow your business. We will discuss best practices, time-saving tools, and how to best leverage the advertising platforms to get your message out to your target market. Along with that, we will spend some time on creating personas for your ideal client and best referral partners. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn how to take your business from hand tasks to a CNC machine. Program it once, duplicate it over and over again. Transition your small business into a machine involved workflow. What is the best option for production and what do you do with a proof of concept. Come learn the next step after the design process. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Home Selling BasicsWednesday, October 11, 4 - 6 p.m. This class covers the basics of selling your home. It will provide you with information such as the listing contract, disclosure forms, preparing your home to sell, pricing your home (how the market talks to you about the price of your home), staging, and marketing. It also covers what to look for in the contract when receiving an offer from a buyer and negotiating that offer. Other subjects covered will be the home inspection, inspection objection and resolution, appraisals, and potential stumbling blocks on the way to closing the sale of your home. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Tuesday, October 17, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Discover the secrets to buying good stock values in this advanced, two-night course. Learn the three "Billionaire-Investor Strategies", the three vital ratios for finding value, how to lower risk and avoid stock disasters and much more. After this accelerated class you will have the tools, resources and know-how to build a power portfolio of quality companies. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Minding Your BusinessWednesday, October 18, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Starting a business, growing the one you have or looking for a job? This class will identify business research tools and resources to help you along the way. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Saturday, October 14, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Most businesses primarily need to be present on Facebook and Google, so this class will provide free advertising techniques for the budget-friendly business owner as well as paid advertising techniques. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Tuesday, October 24, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 6 - 7:30 p.m. In this exciting, two-night course you will learn the inside game of investing. Everything Wall Street has excluded you from will be discussed. Ron, a licensed stockbroker and financial advisor, will peel back the layers of investing and expose all of the detail the "Big Guys" don't want you to know. Including the real cost of mutual funds, the truth behind broker and advisor fees, tools the pros use & more. Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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Resumes that Get Results Wednesday, October 25, 4 - 6 p.m. Are you sending out multiple resumes and not getting the results you want? Is your resume an accurate portrayal of your true knowledge, skills and abilities? Are you using a generalized resume instead of a targeted resume? Are you using the correct resume format for your specific job search situation? With so many people searching for a job what is the best method to use to find employment? Registration is required for program and can be done on www.ppld.org.
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