VIP Admitted Students Day – Vinyl Cutting 101

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Those participating in admitted student VIP days will have the opportunity to come to the MakerSpace and learn how to use our vinyl cutter to design and cut their own stickers/decals. If you're a current student, come introduce yourself, welcome them to our beautiful campus, and share some of your love for SMC with them!!

3D Printing 101

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Learn the fundamentals of 3D printing and how to use our MakerBot printers for your own project(s). We can help you design something from scratch or choose from thousands of existing designs on Thingiverse and print it here. Join during any part of this open work session! For those interested in joining remotely, please email makerspace@smcvt.edu for a zoom link.
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To sign up for workshops ahead of time, email makerspace@smcvt.edu or use this link. You can also 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).

VITA: Wooden lanterns, painting, and t-shirts

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Join VITA in this creative workshop in the MakerSpace! We will be learning a variety of maker-tools to create lanterns, t-shirts, and paintings.
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Sign up here.
Never been to the MakerSpace? Stop by for a tour (Open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm).

Sewing 101

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

learn the basics of sewing and get a chance to make something yourself! Staff will be available to help you carry out your own sewing project. We have a variety of fabrics and sewing materials available for the campus community to use. Join during any part of this workshop and stay for as little or as long as you'd like.
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To sign up for workshops, email makerspace@smcvt.edu or use this link. You can also 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).

Adobe Illustrator 101

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

In this beginner-friendly workshop, learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator- a design program and vector graphics editor. Here in the MakerSpace, we often use this software to create designs to be laser-cut or vinyl-cut (See examples here). If you would like to join this workshop remotely, please email us (makerspace@smcvt.edu) or use the sign up to receive a zoom link.

3D Printing 101

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Learn the fundamentals of 3D printing and how to use our MakerBot printers for your own project(s). We can help you design something from scratch or choose from thousands of existing designs on Thingiverse and print it here. Join during any part of this open work session! For those interested in joining remotely, please email makerspace@smcvt.edu for a zoom link.
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To sign up for workshops ahead of time, email makerspace@smcvt.edu or use this link. You can also 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).

Laser-Cut Business Cards

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Come laser-cut your own set of business cards! We have plenty of colorful card stock options to choose from, and trained staff who will help you create your own design and laser engrave/cut it. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like!
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To sign up for workshops ahead of time, email makerspace@smcvt.edu or use this link. You can also reserve time to work on your own project. (See project ideas here). Never been to the MakerSpace? Stop by for a tour (Open Monday 9am-4pm and Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm).

Laser-Etching Glass

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

In this workshop, learn how to laser engrave your own glass. This project makes for a great home DIY or gift idea! Bring your own sturdy glass (or *round* mason jar. The Dollar Store nearby sells glasses too!). Bring some ideas/inspiration, and MakerSpace staff will help throughout the design process. Limited seats available, please sign up ahead of time.
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To sign up for workshops ahead of time, email makerspace@smcvt.edu or use this link. You can also 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).

Block Printing

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Learn how to make your own prints in this block printing/linoleum carving workshop. Material and training provided. Limited seats available (please sign up ahead of time).
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To sign up for workshops, email makerspace@smcvt.edu or use this link. You can also 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).

3D Design in Fusion 360

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Learn how to design and print your own 3D object! In this workshop, staff will assist you in creating a 3D model which you can print right here in the MakerSpace. If you would like to participate remotely, please email us (makerspace@smcvt.edu) or use the sign up to receive a zoom link.

Laser-Cut Cards

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

Learn how to laser-cut your own cards in this creative workshop! We will cover how to use adobe illustrator to make your designs and how to use the laser-cutter. Just bring some ideas/inspiration! (Great way to make a valentine's day card... )
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To sign up for workshops ahead of time, email makerspace@smcvt.edu or use this link. You can also 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).

Sewing 101

MakerSpace Saint Michael's College Dion Student Center

learn the basics of sewing and get a chance to make something yourself! Staff will be available to help you carry out your own sewing project. We have a variety of fabrics and sewing materials available for the campus community to use. Join during any part of this workshop and stay for as little or as long as you'd like.
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To sign up for workshops, email makerspace@smcvt.edu or use this link. You can also 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).