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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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November Drop-In: Gather Tray

October 31, 2022 Drop-In, Makerspace News

Come to the Makerspace during the month of November to make a small rustic Gather Tray! Paint your tray and use it to gather whatever items you wish. And if you’re looking for a few ideas for what could complement […]

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October Drop-In: Painted Pumpkin Plaque

September 30, 2022 Drop-In, Makerspace News

Fall is in full force, and it’s time to bring out the pumpkins. Stop by the Makerspace through the entire month of October, and you can make a unique pumpkin plaque that will be sure to stand out amongst the […]

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September Drop-In: Paper Pompom Flowers

September 1, 2022 Drop-In, Makerspace News

Capture the summer flowers before they are gone! This month at the Makerspace, drop in and learn how to make an oversized pompom flower from tissue paper. We will provide the tissue paper and instructions on how to fold and […]

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August Drop-In: Upcycled Planter

August 1, 2022 Drop-In, Makerspace News

The Makerspace has spent the last month collecting empty cans in preparation for our new Drop-In project! Come in during the month of August and help us turn these cans into planters fit for succulents. No registration required. After you […]

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July Drop-In: DIY Bug Spray

July 1, 2022 Drop-In, Makerspace News

Since summer began, we’ve been getting attacked by bugs at the Makerspace. We’re tired of dodging bugs left and right! That’s why we’ve developed a new, top-secret formula for keeping bugs far away from you. And guess what: you get […]

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June Drop-In: Felt Flower Signs

June 1, 2022 Drop-In, Makerspace News

June is blooming, and the Makerspace is ready to celebrate the beginning of summertime with some felt flower signs! In this month’s craft, grow your creativity with a special paint scraping technique on canvas board. With some felt flowers and […]

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May Drop-In: Yarn Birds

May 1, 2022 Drop-In, Makerspace News

Does it feel like Spring yet? Can you hear the birds chirping? That chirping may be coming from the Makerspace where our spring projects are in full swing! Stop by the Makerspace through the month of May and assemble a […]

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April Drop-In: Sunburst Watercolor

April 1, 2022 Drop-In, Makerspace News

This isn’t a prank! We have a new drop-in project this month in the Makerspace, and this time it’s providing a burst of sunlight that may be needed during any April showers. Whether it’s a rainy or sunny day, swing […]

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Monday         CLOSED
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Saturday        10am-4pm (CLOSED 12pm-12:30pm)

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2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
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115 Eastgate Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-658-4343

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