Upcoming Events
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Beginner Cricut: Custom Valentine's Day Card
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Put your Cricut skills into practice or learn the basics of design with this beginner-friendly class. Explore numerous design techniques, tool options, and specialized materials available for custom card creation. Each attendee will design a custom Valentine's Day card to bring home.
Quick Dinner Series: Egg Roll in a Bowl
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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This chicken egg roll in a bowl is a 30-minute meal that blends plant and animal proteins with familiar flavors to create a colorful and energy-boosting dish. We'll enjoy our meal together in the teaching kitchen.
Making for Seniors: Introduction to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pmAges: Adults
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Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple 3D design project to be printed on Exploration Commons' 3D printers. Previous basic computer experience is required. No previous experience with 3D printing or design software is needed.
Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs: Valentine Edition
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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We're taking a twist on everyone's favorite edge-lit signs class! Choose from a selection of Valentine-themed cut-out designs for your acrylic sign. These bright and colorful projects are a way to display a message or add flair to your room, desk, or workspace. In this program, you’ll laser engrave Valentine-themed artwork of your choice onto a piece of clear acrylic and light it up with a provided multi-color LED light stand.
Intro to Laser Cutting
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use the Exploration Commons' Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.
Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the laser independently.
Galentine's in the Kitchen
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 4:30pm - 7:00pmAges: Adults
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Bring your favorite gal pal for a Galentine's Day cooking class. Recipes will include Strawberry and Goat Cheese Crostini, Lobster Ravioli in Brown Butter Sauce, Waffles with Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup, and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. This is a hands-on cooking class. One registration per group of two. Please list additional attendee names at the time of registration.
Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.
If you've never touched a sewing machine or a sewing needle, or if it's been years since you've sewed, and you need a refresher on the basics, then this class is for you.
Prerequisite: None
Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.
Cooking Basics: Blackened Salmon
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:30pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on class, participants will master blackened salmon with a homemade smoky spice crust. We’ll cover seasoning, searing, and simple sides for an easy, flavorful meal.
Introduction to Onshape & 3D Printing
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pmAges: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Welcome to the world of 3D modeling, design, and 3D printing. In this introductory class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a 3D-printed keychain.
Laser Cutting Refresher
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:30pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification, and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.
This class is for customers who have already been certified for Exploration Commons independent laser use. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.
Previous Laser Certification is required.
Soup & Salad: A Cozy Vegetarian Pairing
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on class, participants will make a comforting but simple vegetarian soup and fresh salad while learning how to bloom spices and whisk up a simple vinaigrette. Together, we’ll create a cozy, flavorful meal perfect for any season.
Cooking Basics: Crepes
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00amAges: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to make sweet crepes from scratch! We'll finish with fruit fillings and a variety of toppings.
Engraved Metal Business Cards
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 4:00pm - 6:00pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this class, we will be engraving a metal business card using Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design with text and graphics. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification. You may bring custom images with you, preferably on a thumb drive, if you already have an idea in mind.
Sewing Skills: Foundation Piecing Techniques
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 9:30am - 12:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics of quilting techniques, like String, Strip, and Crazy Quilting, in foundation piecing to create unique fabrics to use in your projects. Foundation fabrics will be provided along with scrap pieces.
Students are invited to bring their own scrap fabrics as well.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
Baking Basics: Marshmallow Fondant Snow Friends Cookie Decorating
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:00pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Add some sweetness to your winter afternoon! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to make soft, delicious marshmallow fondant from scratch and then learn some fun techniques to use it to decorate adorable snowman and snowflake prebaked sugar cookies. No piping required!
Soundscaping: Intro to FL Studio and Roland Keyboard
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pmAges: Adults
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Learn the basics of music creation with an intro to FL Studio and a look into a few of the unique features of our Roland FP-90X keyboard.
Inclusive Cooks: Chicken Noodle Soup
Friday, February 20, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pmAges: Adults
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In this hands-on cooking series for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people without, we will prepare a hearty chicken noodle soup recipe. Perfect for cold winter days or when you're feeling under the weather.
Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 2:00pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. All skill levels are welcome. You must bring your own sewing supplies and tools.
Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.
This registration is for individuals bringing their own sewing machine. You must have a working knowledge of how to thread and operate your machine to register.
If you want to reserve a sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.
Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 2:00pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. All skill levels are welcome. You must bring your own sewing supplies and tools.
Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.
This registration will reserve a sewing machine for use. You must be certified for independent use to register for this program.
If you want to bring your own sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.
Intro to Carvera CNC
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our new Makera Carvera desktop CNC machine. This class will cover project design utilizing Makera's congruent software, MakeraCAM, along with other compatible software available at Exploration Commons. There will be a break from 12 - 1 PM between the morning and afternoon sessions.
Successful completion of the Prerequisite Module for the In-Person Carvera CNC Class is required prior to attending this class.
At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use Exploration Commons' Carvera CNC machine. Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the laser independently.
