Intermediate glass blowing provides a venue for students to refine their skills at creating basic forms and adapt that knowledge to create original works. Weekly demonstrations will expose students to a broad range of techniques and a deeper understanding of the material. The curriculum is flexible, and demonstrations can be adjusted to address student goals...
Expand on your existing jewelry making skills and hone your technique in Advanced Jewelry Fabrication. Elevate your designs by pushing your skills to create more complicated pieces. Learn to alloy...
Improve your welding skills. Learn more advanced techniques. This class is designed for students with welding experience and self-directed who want to develop their own projects with instructor's guidance and...
Students will learn the basics of cutting and polishing stones into cabochons for jewelry and other creative applications. Safe use of equipment and skill development will be emphasized. Students may...
Students may work independently with or without the instructor's assistance as needed. Demonstrations and instruction on recycling/alloying metal, advanced texture and finishing technique, and stone setting will be provided. This is an intermediate/advanced level class. Students must have experience using a gas (acetylene) torch for jewelry soldering and have metal fabrication experience. This is an...
After school activities with a focus on technologies for teens only. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters available as well as smaller tech projects based on available supplies. Ages 13 to 18.
Join the Teen Takeover program at the library for a fun-filled adventure! This program is designed to give teens the opportunity to explore new technology, learn some new skills, and...
Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks. Ages 5-11
Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required. Open STEAM Lab (Ages 6-12): Thursdays, 4 pm
Come over to the Woods library and play with robots, explore video and audio editing or check out some of our video and board games! Every 1st and 4th Thursday of the month.
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Basic Use & Safety Orientation for the Makerspace. Have you ever wondered how to use a 3D Printer, Cricut, or Poster Printer? Learn Basic Use and Safety (B.U.S.) of all the devices in our Makerspace and become certified to use all stations without supervision. For ages 13 & up. The B.U.S. pass will require you...
Join us at South Mountain Community Library for a fun and educational program, "Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse," just in time for Halloween! Delve into the world of survival skills with a thrilling twist as we explore what it takes to outsmart zombies while having a blast. Led by a survival instructor and zombie enthusiast, this program blends practical...
Calling all ghouls & ghosties with costume conundrums! ✂️ Swing by the Cline Library MakerLab anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 on October 24th for a spook-tacular costume-making party! We'll have tons of fabric and sewing machines, with experts from Threaded Together available on-site to provide sewing consultations and support. Plus, 3D design & printing guidance from Experiential Learning...
These all-level classes are open to new and returning students alike. Returning students explore new ideas or work to refine various fusing techniques on projects of their own design. Instructors...
Sharpen your flower making skills. This dynamic class will focus on the sculptural techniques to make several different flowers, such as roses, daffodils, sun flowers, and calla lilies. Students need to have previously taken beginning glass blowing or have equivalent experience. This class is the next step after a beginner class. Students will be expected...
Students will be introduced to the basic tools, techniques, safety, and skills used in the creation of jewelry and small sculptures. Introductory fabrication skills including sawing, soldering, forming, and basic stone setting will be explored. Students with previous jewelry making experience may expand on existing skills with assistance from the instructor. Ages 16+ No class...
Learn the basics of blacksmithing. Learn how to use blacksmithing tools to create artistic and functional projects. Lectures and demonstrations on blacksmithing traditions during class to support student projects. Advanced students will be self-directed with instructor guidance. All participants are required to bring their own leather gloves, safety glasses and must wear all-cotton clothing and...