We are committed to offering monthly workshops during the semesters to teach skills and showcase makerspace technologies. We always schedule a drop-in workshop at the start of each month during the Fall and Spring semesters, and then add additional workshops and demonstrations on other days. Would you like to suggest or lead a workshop? Let us know.
Fall 2023 Workshops - Get Ready to Make!
This semester we'll hold our regular workshops, other than the two pop-ups, on Wednesdays from 2-4 in the TEC Lab in GRD 125. We will also continue our certificate program that gets you ready to use one of our tools. We'll have the heat press, 3D printing, and the Glowforge laser cutter, plus some other items. Watch here for a link to register for any of the certificates. This semester, you can complete some pre-work on your own time and take a quiz, and then set up an appointment to meet with a TEC Lab maker to give you first hand experience with the equipment.
Aug. 29 (Tues.) and Aug. 30 (Wed.) - Pop-Up Workshops to start the semester off right
Join us in the main hallway in Johnston Hall on your way to or from class for some free making fun. We'll be there each day from 11:30-1:00 and you'll learn how to create a project in just minutes that will be fun to have and impressive to show others.
Sept. 6 - Projects for the Beady-Eyed
Stop in the library Wednesday, September 6th 2pm-4pm and create with us! GHL will be providing perler beads and pony beads for participants to make fun projects, just bring yourself.
Oct. 4 - Make a Pocket Patch with Direct to Transfer (DTF) Printing!
Got a pocket on your shirt that is looking for some pizazz? Stop in the library Wednesday, October 4th, 2pm-4pm and we will print a pocket pal to add to your shirt using our new Direct to Film printer! Your designs can be full color or black and white, and should fit in a 4in x 4in space. You supply the shirt, the library will supply the print out. Please send your designs to hicksjl2@miamioh.edu by October 2nd.
Nov. 1 - Sublimated Dog (& Cat) Tags!
Do you have the goodest pup? Make your furry friend a fancy tag! Drop by the library between 2pm and 4pm to make your choice of a sublimated or laser engraved pet tag! One tag per person.
Dec. 6 - Coasters and Cocoa! Make sublimated and laser-engraved coasters
Ready for the semester to be over? Take a break from studying! Stop by the library between 2pm and 4pm to enjoy some hot chocolate and create a drink coaster! We will have options to sublimate or engrave. Attendees are limited to 2 coasters.
Spring 2023 Workshops are here!
If the specific workshop time doesn't work for you, and you're interested in trying out a making project or a making activity, please contact us on the link in this guide and we can set up a time for you to come in that works better for you! All of the workshops below are free for everyone to participate in! We have three new workshops this semester for which you can earn a certificate in using making equipment. Please register for the certificate workshops using this form.
Feb. 8th - Make Valentines
It’s almost Valentine's day and whether for friends, family, or other loved ones, we’re here to help you make gifts to show how much you appreciate them! Stop by the TEC Lab and get making, between 11:00am- 1:00pm.
Feb. 23rd - Heat Press Certificate
Earn a certificate in makerspace equipment! We are offering a workshop that will prepare you to use heat presses Register today for a one-hour introduction to the technology, a short quiz, and a demonstration of your skills to earn your certificate. 2pm-3pm.
March 8 - Spring Makers: Design Your Own Beach Bag
It’s nearly time for spring break, and you’ll need to gather your beach gear in a snazzy tote bag. So stop by the TEC Lab and design one made for you and your travels! 11:00am - 1:00pm
March 30 - 3D Printing Certificate
Earn a certificate in makerspace equipment! We are offering a workshop this semester that will prepare you to use 3D printers. Register today for a one-hour introduction to the technology, a short quiz, and a demonstration of your skills to earn your certificate. 2pm-3pm.
April 12 - Vinyl Clocks
Hang out with us in the TEC Lab and use our laser engraver to create a vinyl record clock! Limited supplies available. I clock per person. 11am - 1pm
April 27 - Glowforge Laser Cutter/Engraver Certificate
Earn a certificate in makerspace equipment! We are offering a workshop this semester that will prepare you to use laser cutters/engravers. Register today for a one-hour introduction to the technology, a short quiz, and a demonstration of your skills to earn your certificate. 2pm-3pm.
May 4 - May the 4th Be With You: Making for Worlds Beyond
Join us in the TEC Lab for us to celebrate this “Star-Wars”-themed holiday and craft items that are out of this world! 11:00am-1:00pm
Fall 2022 Workshops
Sept. 13th - TEC Lab Mini-Maker Faire
Stop by the library to see the TEC Lab in action: Make your own tote! Try a 3D pen! Make a drink coaster with your name engraved! Win your own maker supplies! 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Sept. 14th - Sept. 23rd - TEC Lab: Photo Frame Design Contest
Use the TEC Lab to design a picture frame! We supply the frame and tools, you supply the creativity! Stop by during open hours this week and use our supplies to design a frame. Enter your creation to win a prize! Entry not required to participate.
Oct. 4th - TEC Lab: 80s Photos with the Green Screen and Basic Photo Editing.
Stop by the TEC Lab and the One-Button room to go back in time with us, as we do our own 80’s photoshoot! 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oct. 28th - TEC Lab: Pumpkin Decorating
Join us in the TEC Lab, with Halloween around the corner we will be decorating our own pumpkins! 11:00 am-1:00pm
Nov. 9th - TEC Lab: Laser engraving wooden spoons (and more)
Join us in the TEC Lab as we use our laser engraver to make custom spoons and more! 11:00am-1:00pm
Dec. 1st - TEC Lab: Make Holiday Gifts
Join us in the TEC Lab to make some gifts for the holiday season! 11:00am-1:00pm
We opened up Spring Semester in the TEC Lab with a Mini-Maker Faire on February 2, from 11am-1pm.
Workshops returned to the TEC Lab for Fall 2021! Each session was held both from 11:00am to 1:00pm and then from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Here are the dates and topics:
For Fall 2020, we moved our workshops online - TEC Tuesday Online! We posted a video and instructions for a maker project on the listed day. Supplies were available in the library, or you can use your own items.
For Spring 2021, we put the workshops on hiatus.