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Knit One & Crochet Too Bring a project to work on, share ideas, and socialize with fellow knitters and crocheters. This is not a class.
No registration is required.
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Tech Lab
The first Wednesday of most months, join us for an open tech lab to experiment with various electronics and robotics activities. All ages welcome! No registration is required.
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Clay Basics: Kuwaii Characters
Create your own Kuwaii-inspired characters out of clay! Participants will learn the fundamentals of working with clay, including carving, shaping, and adding pieces. Get creative and experiment with your characters - anything can become Kuwaii! Even the most mundane objects can come to life with this Japanese-inspired form of art. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.
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Drop-in Watercolor Painting Amateur artists are invited to MAKE @ East to experiment with watercolors (watercolor paints, watercolor crayons, and watercolor pencils!) at this fun and informal drop-in program. We’ll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself and a friend! Local artist and instructor Jim Roth will be on hand to help and inspire. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
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May The 4th Be With You Hand-Sewn Chewbacca Plushy Use felt to hand-sew a small Chewbacca plushy to commemorate this day. May the 4th Be with You. No registration is required.
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3D Modeling with Fusion 360 Learn the basics of the 3D modeling software Fusion 360. *computer proficiency required Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.
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Maker Monday Crafting classes for Grown Ups! All materials are provided. Cross Stitch Wood Pendants Use embroidery floss to create colorful designs in laser-cut pendants. Great for a necklace or keychain. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Upcycled Fancy Display Use old cylindrical items like cans, shot glasses, tea-tins, and so on to make a fancy container set. Glue the cylinders to a piece of wood and then paint, mod podge, or decorate with other materials. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Bullet Journaling Using colorful post-its, tabs, stickers, markers and pens, learn to make your very own bullet journal! Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Silicon Molds and Resin Casting: A 2-part Series In this two-part class series, participants will first learn the basics of how to create a silicon mold, and then will learn how to use resin with the mold to create replicas. Discover tips and techniques for creating a successful mold and resin cast, as well as methods for dyeing and decorating it! Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Clay Basics: Texture Experiment with texture! Using clay, participants will create a bowl or decorative piece and use different objects such as pennies, stamps, rollers, etc. to add texture to their creations. What design will you invent? Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.
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Learn to Bullet Journal Learn to make your very own bullet journal. Ages 9 and up. Registration is required.
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Binders Keepers Binders Keepers is a bi-monthly meeting for bookbinding enthusiasts or wannabes. We meet to share creative ideas, techniques, skills, and of course, handmade books. Every meeting also includes a demonstration that is relevant to bookbinding. Please join us. No registration is required.
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Object Oriented Programming Using Java In this full-day workshop, attendees will learn Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Programming concepts using the Java programming language. Come discover OOP through Java classes, methods, and objects. This class is not an introduction to programming - prior computer programming knowledge is highly recommended. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Food Preservation - Pickling Learn how to preserve flavorful vegetables. Feel confident and proud to give your homemade pickled vegetables to friends and family! During this course, you will learn tested and research-based techniques to safely pickle vegetables, covering water bath canning basics to ensure safe preservation. The workshop is hands-on and you will be able to take home your very own jar of pickles at the end of class. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Teens Make: Personalized Picture Frames Personalize a picture frame for your mom (or keep it for yourself!). Ages 9-15. Registration is required.
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Library Explorers Programs for adults of all abilities. Registration is required. Please contact Delaina at 719-531-6333, x 6071 to register.
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Have fun with art! Bring your creativity to this monthly gathering. Local artist and instructor Deb Ross will be on hand to help inspire. Bring whatever project you are currently working on to work in a group setting. Each month will also feature an optional planned activity - this month, join us for drawing with ball point pens! Some drawing supplies will be provided. No registration is required.
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Make II Open Hours -- Library 21c New Hours Tuesdays: 2 - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 2 - 6 p.m. Thursdays: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturdays: 1 - 5 p.m. During Open Hours, Make II is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use the 3D printers, laser cutter, or CNC machine during Open Hours. For information about badging at Library 21c, please see the badging section below or call 719-884-9800, x 2539. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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MAKE @ East Open Hours -- East Library Mondays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesdays: 1 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 5 - 8:30 p.m. Fridays: 1 - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. During Open Hours, MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use the 3D printers during Open Hours. For information about badging at East Library, please see the badging section below or call 719-531-6333, x 6035. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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SA Makerspace Open Hours -- Sand Creek Library Mondays: 1 - 5 p.m. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. During Open Hours, SA Makerspace is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use the 3D printers or laser cutter during Open hours. For information about badging at Sand Creek, please call 719-531-6333, x 6017. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Interested in using the laser cutter, CNC, or 3D printers at Library 21c or the laser cutter or 3D printers at East Library and Sand Creek Library? Patrons must attend a badging class to be trained prior to using these machines during Open Hours. Badging for 3D printers is available online! Click here for details. Check our calendar for available badging classes! For questions related to badging, give us a call! Library 21c: 719-884-9800, x 2539 East Library: 719-531-6333, x 6035 Sand Creek Library: 719-531-6333, x 6017
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Pikes Peak Library District P.O. Box 1579 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901 (719) 531-6333ppld.org/ |
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