Events
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Come learn the basics of Street Art, and specifically spray painting! We will cover the basic techniques of spray painting, and then get real hands on experience with spray-paint and drywall! Wear your painting clothes, because its gonna…
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Learn the basics of machine sewing and embroidery by making a wizard hat! While black fabric will be available, if you want to do another color you will need 1yd 45in fabric, and a 3'x3' square of interfacing. You do not need to…
Stop by to see current Maker-in-Residence Jaer Medina work on his craft. These drop-in sessions are open to all and asking our Maker questions about their work is encouraged.About Jaer Medina
Jaer is a Chicano artist and educator based…
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Curious about beekeeping? Presented by Kelsey Weener, Secretary of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association, Beekeeping 101 is an easy way to learn the basics.
We'll have beekeeping equipment, a presentation with lots of…
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See what's inside! Stop by this drop-in event for the chance to take apart old or non-working electronics, small appliances and other household items. This event will be a great way to scavenge items to reuse and upcycle for the upcoming…
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Put those empty water and soda bottles to good use as Groundworks staff will show how to upcycle plastic bottles (PET, recycle code 1) into 3D printer filament you can use on Groundworks' 3D printers.
Attendees are encouraged to bring…
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Design and 3D print your very own wizard staff topper! We will cover the basics of Blender for the designing of the staff, and the basics of Prusaslicer to prepare the staff topper for 3D printing. We will be designing these to be…
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Join Maker-in-Residence Jaer Medina for a talk exploring his work and its engagement withMexican American identity. Jaer will reflect on his artistic trajectory, tracing the experiences,influences, and questions that have shaped his…
Stop by to see current Maker-in-Residence Jaer Medina work on his craft. These drop-in sessions are open to all and asking our Maker questions about their work is encouraged.About Jaer Medina
Jaer is a Chicano artist and educator based…
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Ready to go beyond the basics of the Arduino Starter Kit? Take the core logic of the famous Project 10: Zoetrope and upgrade it into a high-powered, adjustable fan.
In this session, we’ll swap the standard L293D H-Bridge for the beefier…
Stop by to see current Maker-in-Residence Jaer Medina work on his craft. These drop-in sessions are open to all and asking our Maker questions about their work is encouraged.About Jaer Medina
Jaer is a Chicano artist and educator based…
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Want to learn how to draw fantasy worlds and characters? Why not use the classic Lord of the Rings as inspiration! With basic shapes, create your favorite characters and scenes! Attendees only need simple paper, pencil and eraser.
Corinne…
Stop by to see current Maker-in-Residence Jaer Medina work on his craft. These drop-in sessions are open to all and asking our Maker questions about their work is encouraged.About Jaer Medina
Jaer is a Chicano artist and educator based…
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Learn how to make a 3D lantern from paper that can hang from a hook using Groundworks' Silhouette Cameo cutting machines. Filled with LED fairy lights, these are the great decorations for the Halloween season.
Prerequisite: Basic Computer…
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Come learn to make an adorable animal mask using vaccu-formed bases, felt and paints! We will have multiple base types available, and mask accessories as well!
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Come and learn how to write your name (and any other words!) in beautiful Elvish script. It's easy!
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You are invited to a playful art pop-up in the parking lot! Local creativity will be on display from the trunks of artists’ vehicles. Stroll the lot to discover a surprising mix of artwork - largely inspired by found and recycled objects.…
Stop by to see current Maker-in-Residence Jaer Medina work on his craft. These drop-in sessions are open to all and asking our Maker questions about their work is encouraged.About Jaer Medina
Jaer is a Chicano artist and educator based…
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Want to record music, but not sure how to use GarageBand? Come and learn the basics!
We'll also cover using microphone, MIDI, and direct inputs to record a variety of instruments and voices.
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This workshop is for ages 16 and up.
Join Maker-in-Residence Jaer Medina for a workshop exploring the creative potential of printers!Together, we’ll learn a little bit about the history of zines, look at a few examples, and eventuallycraft…
