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February Drop-In: Photo Holder

January 31, 2023

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 […]

January Drop-In: Chocolate Caramel Sugar Scrub

January 2, 2023

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 […]

Shower Melts

January 1, 2023

Turn your shower into a spa with these aromatic shower melts created with simple ingredients. (Mints not included) Click the link below for a list of materials and instructions on how to make your own: Shower Melt Instructions Happy New […]

Scandinavian Tree

December 1, 2022

Welcome Scandinavian design into your home with this white, minimalistic winter tree decoration. Click the link below for a list of materials and instructions on how to make your own: Scandinavian Tree Instructions Happy Holidays!

December Drop-In: Vintage Ornaments

November 30, 2022

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 […]

Makerspace & Toys for Tots

November 15, 2022

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 […]

Air-Dry Clay Gnomes Instructional Video

November 1, 2022

If you’ve picked up your Air-Dry Clay Gnomes Take & Make, and you’re looking for the video guide on how to make your gnomes, look no further. Here is the video: Watch on YouTube Didn’t register for a Take & […]

November Drop-In: Gather Tray

October 31, 2022

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 […]

October Drop-In: Painted Pumpkin Plaque

September 30, 2022

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 […]

September Drop-In: Paper Pompom Flowers

September 1, 2022

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 […]