Upcoming Events
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Intro to Vacuum Forming: Maryland Flag Chocolate Mold
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on class, we will discuss some aspects of 3D design that are important to designing for mold creation and learn how to use Exploration Commons' Vaquform machines to create a mold. Then, we'll head to the teaching kitchen to make a chocolate Maryland flag with our newly created molds.
Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Bucket Bag (Class 5)
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 9:30am - 12:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to sew a round base into a medium-sized bag and finish the incorporated handles.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.
Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:
- basic sewing tools
- cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
- pressing with an iron
- basting and sewing
You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.
Advanced Baking: German Chocolate Cake
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:30pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Learn to prepare a classic German Chocolate Cake in this hands-on class. We will make a rich chocolate layer cake topped with a custard-style coconut pecan icing. Participants will work in pairs to prepare one 8-inch layer cake, which will be divided so each person takes home half a finished cake. The recipe for this class contains gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, and coconut.
We will have a short 30-minute break during this class; you may want to bring a lunch or snack to be consumed during the break.
Design an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt Game with Delightex
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt. Using Delightex (formerly Cospaces Edu), we will walk through a facilitated project build you can share with family and friends.
Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Color variations of the journals are highly limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization.
If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
Custom Teacup and Chai
Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 1:30pm - 4:00pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Join special guest instructor Garima Chaturvedi in this hands-on traditional chai class. We’ll use design software and our Fusion Pro laser cutter to engrave custom designs on wooden teacups and then head to the kitchen for tea tasting.
Welted Pockets: Sewing Basics
Monday, March 30, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:00pmAges: Adults
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Learn how to add clean, professional-looking welted pockets to your handmade garments! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll practice the step-by-step process of creating single and double welts. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their sewing skills and add a tailored touch to jackets, pants, skirts, and more.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
Cook Together: Easy Lasagna Roll-Ups
Monday, March 30, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pmAges: 6 - 17
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In this family-friendly class, we will make delicious lasagna roll-ups and will enjoy our meal together in the kitchen. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:
At least one child aged 6–17
At least one adult
The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older or left unfilled.
Advanced Baking: German Chocolate Cake
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:30pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Learn to prepare a classic German Chocolate Cake in this hands-on class. We will make a rich chocolate layer cake topped with a custard-style coconut pecan icing. Participants will work in pairs to prepare one 8-inch layer cake, which will be divided so each person takes home half a finished cake. The recipe for this class contains gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, and coconut.
We will have a short 30-minute break during this class; you may want to bring a lunch or snack to be consumed during the break.
Intro to Web Design: Two-Part Class
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of web design by exploring both HTML and CSS.
Day 1 focuses on HTML, covering essential elements like headings, paragraphs, links, images, and forms to build the basic structure of a web page.
Day 2 introduces CSS, where participants will learn how to style their pages using colors, fonts, layouts, and responsive design techniques. By the end of the program, attendees will have created a simple, styled web page—an excellent starting point for their web development journey!
Cheese Basics: Taste & Explore
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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This class introduces simple methods for tasting and describing cheese with confidence. You’ll learn to slow down, notice details, and build your cheese vocabulary.
Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs: Spring Edition
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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We're making a twist on everyone's favorite edge-lit signs class! Choose from a selection of spring-themed cutout 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 spring-themed artwork of your choice onto a piece of clear acrylic and light it up with a provided multi-color LED light stand.
Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Japanese Knot Bag (Class 6)
Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 9:30am - 12:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Sew a fully lined, curved project bag. Learn to sew and finish a bag with two handles that are incorporated into the design of the bag.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.
Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:
- basic sewing tools
- cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
- pressing with an iron
- basting and sewing
You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.
Intermediate Laser Cutting: Photoshop for Laser Engraving
Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:30pmAges: 12 - Adults, Adults
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In this class we will focus on editing photos in Adobe Photoshop to get the best results with our Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser engravers.
Laser certification is required prior to attending this program.
Chocolate-Covered Candy Eggs
Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pmAges: Adults
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Chocolate-dipped candy eggs are a holiday classic. Join us in this hands-on class and learn to make two sweet and tasty varieties: peanut butter and coconut cream.
Bake Together: Bake a Bunny Cake
Friday, April 3, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pmAges: 6 - Adults, Adults
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Hop into spring with an adorable bunny cake. Learn to take a basic cake and buttercream frosting and turn them into a decorated treat you can take home. Registration is for one child plus one adult and up to two others, with a max group size of 4. Children must be ages 6 and up.
Learn to Solder
Monday, April 6, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30amAges: 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.
Cooking for Wellness: Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Monday, April 6, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:30pmAges: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Enjoy an easy, one-pan dinner featuring spring vegetables and Mediterranean flavors. This recipe will be accompanied by a presentation on the Mediterranean diet by a registered dietitian. This class is provided through our partnership with Carroll Hospital.
Lemon Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta
Monday, April 6, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pmAges: Adults
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Join us for a hands-on cooking class! We will learn how to make this classic dish of lightly egg-battered chicken breasts with a savory butter, lemon, and white wine sauce. It's sure to impress!
Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:30pmAges: 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.
Teens Bake: Apple Cider Donuts
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pmAges: 12 - 18
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Join us on a day off from school for a hands-on kitchen class! We’ll make Baked Apple Cider Donuts and learn basic baking skills.
Intro to Laser Cutting
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:30pmAges: 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.
Engraving Handwriting: Laser Engraved Recipe Cards
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:30pmAges: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Create a kitchen keepsake by turning a handwritten recipe into an engraved wooden recipe card! We'll learn some of the basics of Adobe Illustrator and utilize scanning to bring our handwritten recipes into a digital, engravable format. Participants should bring two handwritten recipes on index cards (maximum of one double-sided card per recipe) and will make two engraved recipe cards during this class. Exploration Commons Laser Certification is encouraged but not required prior to attending this class. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.
