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Announcements: Our Glowforge Pro Laser is currently down until further notice- it will be blocked off in Skedda until it is up and running again. Sorry for any inconviences this may cause. We will keep our Facebook and Instagram page updates when we know more

Badging Classes
October 2024
Embroidery Machine  Monday, October 7th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Recording Studio       Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Mayku Multiplier: Mold Maker Thursday, October 24th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Janome Sewing Machines and Serger Monday, October 28th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

November 2024
Sublimation Printer & Heat Press  Monday, November 4th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
To Be Announced     Tuesday, November 5th 5:30pm -7:45pm
Embroidery Machine  Monday, November 1th,  6:00pm - 7:45pm
X-Carve CNC Router Tuesday, November 12th,  5:30pm - 7:45pm
Recording Studio Tuesday, November 19th,  6:00pm - 7:45pm 
Mayku Multiplier Thursday, November 21st, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
SiIhouette Cameo 4 Monday, November 25th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

 

Upcoming "Badge & Make" project-badging classes:
There are no "Badge & Make" Classes in September 2024
October 2024
Badge & Make: 3-D Printed Halloween Charms Tuesday, October 8th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make for Teens: Sublimated Mugs     Wednesday, October 9th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: H.T.V. Trick-Or-Treat Tote Bags  Monday, October 14th,  6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: Sublimated Bookmarks  Tuesday, October 15th 5:30pm -7:45pm
Badge & Make: Sublimated Keychains  Monday, October 21st, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: Laser Engraved Halloween CoastersTuesday, October 29th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm

November 2024
Badge & Make for Teens: Sublimated Mugs   Wednesday, November 6th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: Easy Sew Pot Holders    Monday, November 18th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: TBA                                 Tuesday, November 26th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm

Monthly programs and Special Events:
October 2024
Press Club (for printmakers): Eraser Relief Printing Wednesday, October 23rd, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
November 2024
Cut & Paste Club: Tunnel Books   Wednesday, November 20th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

**Idea Studio may be closed for some programs**
Registration opens 2 weeks prior to class start date at 9:00am

**Video badging for is available for select equipment- If you are interested in setting up a 
one-on-one badging class with us, please contact us by email us at Ideastaff@fdlpl.org
to set up a specific date and time.**
 

Regular hours:
Monday-Thursday: 3-8 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4 p.m.


Check the calendar for any changes due to special programs. 


Available equipment (if trained). Bookings for use are made via Skedda:

  • 3-D printers
  • Button maker (no training req.)
  • Drawing Tablet
  • Embroidery machine
  • Glowforge Pro Laser
  • Mayku Multiplier
  • Printmaking press
  • Recording studio
  • Serger
  • Shotbox light cube (no training req.)
  • Sewing machines
  • Silhouette Cameo 4 paper/vinyl cutter
  • Sublimation printer and heat press
  • VHS tape conversion station to USB (no training req.)
  • X-Carve CNC Router

 

Contact Idea Studio with questions, at: ideastaff@fdlpl.org
  
 

 

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Who We Are 

The Idea Studio is a makerspace -- a permanent do-it-yourself zone where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. It includes work tables, laptops, equipment, and projects, and is open to anyone age 13 and older. Children under 13 are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caretaker.

Some equipment is available for use without prior training, whereas other equipment requires a user to first become "badged" before use. All users of the space are expected to follow safe use practices, clean up after themselves, and respect the space and its other users. There is no fee for use of equipment, but some have fees for supplies, or require users to bring their own supplies. PDF iconFurther details are available here, and are provided during badging.

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Embroidery machine preview (now available for training & booking)

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Idea Studio hexagons

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