Vinyl Cutting 101 (DIY Decals / Stickers)

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Come learn how to use our vinyl cutter to design and cut your own stickers/decals. Decals can be used to customize anything from clothing, technology, glassware, etc., or can be used on their own as stickers. Join any time, and stay for as little or as long as you'd like!
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Sign up for workshops ahead of time using this link, or reserve time to work on your own project. (See project ideas here). Never been to the MakerSpace? Stop by for a tour (Open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm).

Engineering 100- Reverse Engineering

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

The Introduction to Engineering course here at SMC will be joining the MakerSpace this Tuesday, May 3rd to experiment with reverse engineering. From 3:30PM to 5PM on this day, we will be closed to other projects as we will be at max capacity.

Graduation Cap Decorating

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Drop in anytime between 2PM and 6PM on Wednesday, May 4th to decorate your graduation cap! With tools like our laser cutter and vinyl cutter, and various craft supplies on hand, you can take your design to the next level. MakerSpace staff will be available to help you with the process!

HOLIDAY CRAFTS WORKSHOP

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

This is the perfect workshop to relax, have fun and craft with friends. Join us at the MakerSpace between 4:00 and 7:00 pm to for a variety of easy-to-make holiday themed crafts. All are welcome to join!

VINYL CUTTING HOLIDAY DECALS

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Want to make a holiday decal perfect for decorating windows, phone cases, notebooks and more? This workshop is the perfect opportunity to make your own vinyl stickers. Drop into the MakerSpace any time between 4:00 and 7:00 pm to make something fun and unique!

3D PRINTING CUSTOM FIGURINES

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Interested in 3D printing? Come join us at the MakerSpace any time between 4:00 and 7:00 pm to assemble a custom creation from a digital bank of parts, print it in one of our many exciting colors and then take it home. This is a great opportunity to experience the rapid prototyping process from design to completion. No 3D printing experience required!

LASER CUTTING HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Want to laser cut your very own holiday ornament? Come to the MakerSpace any time between 4:00 and 7:00 pm to laser-cut and decorate your very own ornament. No laser cutting experience required!

HOLIDAY NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Want to learn the basics f the wonderful art of felting? Come to the MakerSpace for our felting workshop led by guest artist Liz Hamlin-Volz to make your own felted ornament. This is a great way to de-stress and learn a new skill! All materials will be provided. Space is limited so sign up HERE today!

Digital Design Basics – Photoshop

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Want to learn the basics of Photoshop for the vinyl cutter and laser cutter? Come by the MakerSpace at 2:00 for an introductory class covering the use of layers, brush tool, pen tool and basic color manipulation to design your own image. This is a software workshop and does not cover how to print to the laser cutter or vinyl cutter. If you have a computer with Photoshop, please bring it.

Digital Design Basics – Illustrator

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Want to learn the basics of Illustrator for the vinyl cutter and laser cutter. Come by the MakerSpace at 3:00 for an introductory class covering the use of layers, image trace, pen tool, and text manipulation to design your own image. This is a software workshop and does not cover how to print to the laser cutter or vinyl cutter. If you have a computer with Illustrator, please bring it.

Laser Cutting – Valentine’s Day cards

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Want to laser cut your very own Valentine's Day card? Come to the MakerSpace any time between 4:00pm and 7:00pm to laser-cut our colorful cardstock paper and make a unique card! Bring your own black and white design or choose from one of our templates! No laser cutting experience required.

Paint and Cookies

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Paint and cookies is in the Makerspace this week! Stop on by.