Upcoming Events
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Basic Knife Skills
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class.
Cooking for Wellness: Sunshine Custard
Monday, August 3, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:30pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Enjoy a cooling treat that’s good for your bones! Discuss what you can do to help improve your bone health with a registered dietitian and make a tasty, spiced orange-cream dessert. This class is provided through our partnership with Carroll Hospital.
Designing and Making for Cricut
Monday, August 3, 2026 - 4:30pm - 7:30pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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In this class, we will discuss both the capabilities of the Cricut machine and the design software available in the Makerspace for creating custom projects.
Laser Skills: Print and Cut
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pmAges: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to print and cut with the Epilog Fusion Pro laser cutter. We will explore how the Epilog's IRIS™ Camera Registration System works for extremely precise cutting and engraving. We will work in Adobe Illustrator to create a print-and-cut file that can be used with the Camera Registration System. Laser certification is required for all attendees. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator is encouraged.
Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:00pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required.
Introduction to Onshape & 3D Printing
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pmAges: 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 key chain.
Learn to Solder
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Soldering is fun and fundamental to a wide assortment of maker electronic projects and modern technology. From simple light-up LEDs to complex robots, solder is the glue that holds the technological world together. Join us for a hands-on project where you will assemble and solder your very own simple circuit.
Sewing Skills: Fabric Cutting
Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn to use traditional and updated techniques and tools for preparing and cutting fabric. You will leave with the confidence to use a rotary cutter and mat as well as traditional cutting tools. This is a beginner-friendly class; no sewing experience is required.
Zefir: Two-Day Class
Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Come learn to make this popular Eastern European confection. Sometimes called marshmallow's cousin, it's less sweet and more fruit-forward than American marshmallows, but delicate and airy in texture. We will be piping a variety of styles in this special hands-on two-day class.
Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas
Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 4:00pm - 7:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases. It is recommended that you bring any photos you would like to engrave with you on a flash drive to help save design time.
The longer class time is necessary for this program due to the long print times on this material. Fusion Pro Laser Cutter Certification is required prior to attending this program.
Zefir: Two-Day Class
Friday, August 7, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Come learn to make this popular Eastern European confection. Sometimes called marshmallow's cousin, it's less sweet and more fruit-forward than American marshmallows, but delicate and airy in texture. We will be piping a variety of styles in this special hands-on two-day class.
Getting Started: Unity's Create with Code
Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:30pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Come learn how to code! We will use Unity's Create with Code to explore the computer programming language C#. This class will begin with a review of the course. Then, you will dive into Unit 1 and create a driving simulator by importing assets, simulating gravity, mapping player controls, and more.
While this class only covers Unit 1, participants will be shown how to continue the course independently.
Intro to Animation
Monday, August 10, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics of animation in Blender! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll discover how to bring your 3D creations to life using keyframes, the timeline, and simple motion techniques. We'll cover the fundamentals of animating objects, cameras, and characters. Previous Blender experience is not necessary but encouraged.
Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)
Monday, August 10, 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 sewn 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.
Italian Biscotti
Monday, August 10, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to make crispy, twice-baked Italian Biscotti Cookies. Each table will make a different flavor batch to be split evenly among registrants. We'll make espresso drinks while the cookies bake so we can enjoy our biscotti as a traditional treat dipped in coffee!
Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Vinyl Cutter Project
Tuesday, August 11, 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 use Cricut Design Space to create a simple project to be cut out on one of EC's vinyl cutters. Previous basic computer experience is required. No previous experience with design software or vinyl cutting is needed. Participants are required to set up their own free Cricut Design Space account prior to attending.
Intermediate Laser Project: Wood Inlay
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:30pmAges: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Flex your Adobe Illustrator skills in this intermediate laser class. Participants will use more advanced Illustrator skills to create a small wooden inlay project on the laser. Laser Certification is required for this class.
Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases. It is recommended that you bring any photos you would like to engrave with you on a flash drive to help save design time.
The longer class time is necessary for this program due to the long print times on this material. Fusion Pro Laser Cutter Certification is required prior to attending this program.
Cooking Demo: Spiralized Veggies
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Get inspired to add a little creativity to your recipes with a spiralizer. Learn and sample dishes utilizing this fun kitchen tool that can help you add more veggies to your meals or entice reluctant eaters with this novel presentation.
Teens Bake: Dot Cake
Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pmAges: 12 - 17
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In this hands-on class, we will make the viral dot cake cups with scratch-made confetti cake and vanilla buttercream icing.
Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad
Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!
Italian Biscotti
Friday, August 14, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30amAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to make crispy, twice-baked Italian Biscotti Cookies. Each table will make a different flavor batch to be split evenly among registrants. We'll make espresso drinks while the cookies bake so we can enjoy our biscotti as a traditional treat dipped in coffee!
