MakerSpace Camp: Earth Day Crafts

Saturday, April 20, 2024

FREE | Ages 7-13 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

In honor of EARTH DAY this month, Makers ages 7-13 will can swing by the Creation Station on Saturday, April 20th to create some EARTH DAY crafts by upcycling materials provided by the MakerSpace.  Makers can also create a "Stained Glass" Nature art piece using colored tissue paper and a laser cut design.

No RSVP required.

The Creation Station is located inside the La Quinta Public Library 

across the hall from the Community Program Room.

(760) 777-7088

lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov

Fiber Arts Bootcamp: Pom Pom Flowers

Sunday, April 28, 2024

FREE | All Ages | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join the Creation Station for our April FAB program where we will be making Pom Pom flowers.  Learn how to use a simple piece of cardboard to create a pom pom made from yarn.  You will then cut out flower petals and leaves from our felt supply and put them all together to create a simple but fun fiber art flower.

No RSVP required. First Come Craft.

The Creation Station is located inside the La Quinta Public Library across the hall from the Community Program Room.

(760) 777-7088

lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov

NEW CLASS ALERT! Starting Wednesday, February 14th!

Sublimation Printing: Learn how to design templates and use heat presses to create custom designs with images created made out of heat transferable ink.

MakerSpace Level 1 Class Fee: $20 (Make-and-Take Custom Tumbler)

Must be 14 years of age or older to participate in our regular MakerSpace classes.

Call or Email to schedule a time to take the class. 

The Creation Station is located inside the La Quinta Public Library across the hall from the Community Program Room.

760.777.7088

lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov

NEW CLASS, NEW PRINTERS

Hey Makers!  We are starting to roll out our new 3D Printing Level 1 class.

If you have taken the 3D printing class previously, you are eligible for a free updated lesson on using our new Bambu Lab X-1 Carbon printers.   

To schedule your class, call or email us today to reserve a date and time. 

(Class is around 1.5 - 2 hours)

Hours of Business

Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM

(760) 777-7088  | lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov 

NEW CLASSES, NEW MACHINES

Hey Makers!  We now offering classes on using a Cricut Maker blade cutting machine.

Choose which class topic you are interested in learning:

Level 1a: Vinyl & Heat Press Tools

Level 1b: Basics of Card Making

Level 1c: Intro to Print & Cut Stickers

To schedule your class, call or email us today to reserve a date and time. 

(Class is around 1.5 - 2 hours)

Hours of Business

Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM

(760) 777-7088  | lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov 

SLA (Resin) 3D Print Class

Hey Makers!  We now offering classes on using a Prusa SL1S SLA printer to make high definition prints.  Our staff will walk you through the steps to create an impresive print not typically made on more traditional 3D printers.

Please be advised that this class uses toxic chemicals in the creation

and post-processing of print such as:

* UV cured resin

* Isopropyl Alcohol 99%

For safety precautions, a disposable Respirator and nitrile gloves will be worn throughout the class. We recommend wearing old/stained clothes and/or an apron to protect clothing.

To schedule your class, call or email us today to reserve a date and time. 

To take this class, you must have completed 3D Printing Level 1

(Class is around 2 hours)

Hours of Business

Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM

(760) 777-7088  | lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov 

Sewing Level 3: Embroidery

(Ages 14+, Call/Email to schedule)

The Creation Station is now offering Sewing Level 3 classes on using a digital Embroidery sewing machine.

We'll show you how to set up the machine and make simple designs like personalizing a shirt with your name, creating an applique or making a custom patch.

There is a $15 class free to cover the cost of materials. No prerequisites are required for this class.

Classes are 1-on-1, call 760.777.7088 or email lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov an let us know what day and time you would like to take the class.

The Creation Station is located inside the La Quinta Public Library across the hall from the Community program room.

(Class is around 1.5 hours)

Hours of Business

Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM

(760) 777-7088  | lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov 

Vacuum Forming Level 1: Intro to Plastic Mold Making

(Ages 14+, Call/Email to schedule)

The Creation Station is now offering a Vacuum Forming class on how to set up and operate a Mayku FormBox to create plastic molds.

We'll show you which types of plastic to choose, how to set up your molds to cast and the proper temperatures and times to create a successful mold that can be used for casting forms, making chocolates, soaps or candles, & more.

There is a $10 class free to cover the cost of materials. 

No prerequisites are required for this class.

Classes are 1-on-1, call 760.777.7088 or email lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov and let us know what day and time you would like to take the class.

The Creation Station is located inside the La Quinta Public Library across the hall from the Community program room.

(Class is around 1.5 hours)

Hours of Business

Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM

(760) 777-7088  | lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov