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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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December Drop-In: Vintage Ornaments

November 30, 2022 Drop-In, Makerspace News

The Holiday Season is here, and we’ve got the perfect project for you in the Makerspace! Drop in during December and make a mini holiday scene in a jar lid with a style that evokes 1950s diorama ornaments. After all […]

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Makerspace & Toys for Tots

November 15, 2022 3D Printing, Makerspace News

If you’ve stopped by the Makerspace recently, then you’ve probably noticed that all of our 3D printers have been super busy. You may be wondering why, and now we have an answer: We’re printing toys! For the second year in […]

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2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
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Algonquin, IL 60102
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