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October Drop-In: Felt Pouch

October 1, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

BOO! It’s a new Drop-In! Make this soft, fall-themed felt pouch to store your odds and ends in. No sewing required! You can hide some of your Halloween candy in there for a sneaky snack or take your self-care supplies […]

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September Drop-In: Heishe Bead Bracelets

September 1, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

September is here already? Time for a new drop-in project! Heishi (pronounced “hee-shee”), from the Santo Domingo Pueblo word meaning “shell,” traditionally refers to beads made of shell or polished stone. Our drop-in this month provides the materials and instructions […]

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August Drop-In: Mini Zen Garden

August 1, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

It’s August already? No worries! We have a new drop-in that is perfect for this chaotic time of year. Originally created in Japan as a place of meditation for Buddhist monks, Zen gardens are a place for tranquility and reflection. […]

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July Drop-In: After Sun Spray

July 1, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

Spend too much time out in the sun, and now you’re suffering the consequences? It happens to the best of us. But the Makerspace has a simple solution: After Sun Spray! Stop by the Makerspace during the month of July […]

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June Drop-In: Garden Markers

June 1, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

Summer is here, and the Makerspace wants to help you organize your vegetable garden! Through the entire month of June, drop in and create 3 bright and colorful garden markers that can help map out your garden. Tomatoes? No problem. […]

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May Drop-In: Celebration Plate

May 1, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

It’s almost summertime which means there are plenty of things to be excited about, and what better way to celebrate than with a plate! Stop by the Makerspace through the entire month of May to make a celebration plate. It […]

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April Drop-In: Bee Bath

April 1, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

April showers bring some thirsty bees! Drop by anytime the Makerspace is open to create a bath for your bees! Attach bee and honeycomb vinyl stickers to a pot and saucer. Then sit back and watch our pollinator friends drink. […]

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March Drop-In: Essential Oil Roller Bottle

March 1, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

We’re bringing back the essential oils this month for our March Drop-In! Customize your own portable roller bottle with a variety of options. Add lavender for comfort, peppermint for energy, lemon for cleansing, or blend all 3 for seasonal allergy […]

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February Drop-In: Photo Holder

January 31, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

Welcome to February! This month we have a drop-in project that will pair perfectly with one of your most treasured photos. You guessed it: it’s a photo holder! This photo holder is a reversible wooden block that is painted on […]

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January Drop-In: Chocolate Caramel Sugar Scrub

January 2, 2023 Drop-In, Makerspace News

It’s a new year, and the Makerspace is mixing things up! For this month’s drop-in project, we provide all of the ingredients, and you get to combine them into your very own jar of Chocolate Caramel Sugar Scrub. When applied […]

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2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-458-6060

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Algonquin, IL 60102
847-658-4343

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