Mini Maker Lab Comes to Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch

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The Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Mini Maker Lab will be open for six weeks, from July 7 to August 16.

Learn about and experience firsthand the maker movement, open-source software, 3D design basics, careers in tech and the Chicago maker community.

Hours

  • Monday and Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday: closed

Equipment

  • Two Up! Mini 3D Printers
  • Two Silhouette Cameo Vinyl Cutters
  • One X-Box Kinect Camera to create 3D-printed busts
  • Additional crafting supplies

Events

The Mini Maker Lab will feature workshops to introduce you to making, including:

  • 3D Scan and Print Yourself
  • Create Your Own: Vinyl Sticker
  • Create Your Own: Pop-up Card
  • Create Your Own: 3D Earrings
  • Create Your Own: 3D Key Chain
  • Create Your Own: Vinyl Iron-On

Coming Soon

Watch for Mini Maker Labs at other CPL locations later this year: