During UTSC’s Sustainability Week, the Makerspace’s sewing machine was featured to demonstrate simple repairs that can be made to clothing to keep them in use longer and avoid landfills.
Work Study Mix-n-Mingle
Thank you to Wendy Szeto and Aditya Shiv Talwar for inviting the Makerspace to the Work Study Mix-n-Mingle event. We had a great time making buttons, stickers and 3D prints with the participants.
2023 Stop Motion Film Festival
Have a story to tell? Consider creating a stop motion short film. You could win $100! The UTSC Library Makerspace is hosting its 3rd Annual Stop Motion Film Festival. You are invited to enter your short film. A prize of $100 will be awarded to the first place film. Entry deadline is March 5, 11:59 […]
The Stop Motion Film Experience
Want to learn how to make a stop motion film? Want a chance to win $100? Stop Motion is an animation technique that uses a sequence of still photos to make it look like objects are moving. Think Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run. At the bottom of this post are some stop motion short […]
Stress Busting Drop-in
Drop-in to the Makerspace next Tuesday, December 13 to Wednesday, December 14 for some stress busting creative endeavours. Make a button, holiday card or sticker and introduce a friend to the Makerspace.
Stop Motion fun
Ever wanted to direct a stop motion masterpiece? Start pondering your dream project and keep an eye out for our upcoming stop motion animation workshop series in the new year!
“You Can Build a Robot!” in 2023
You can build your own dancing robot! To register for the program, please complete the registration form. Come to the Makerspace (AC256 in the library) to buy a $20 robot kit. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m.). Here is the information on program sessions. 3D Printing: To access the 3D printers, […]
New workshops @ the Makerspace
Join us for two exciting workshops happening at the Makerspace. Introduction to Cricut: sticker making and more Wednesday, November 16, 4 – 5 p.m. in the Makerspace, AC256 This session is an overview of the Cricut electronic cutting machine. Learn about the options and projects that can be created with this versatile tool. Participants will also […]
More than just building a robot
The Library’s Makerspace program “You Can Build a Robot!” is a wonderful informal learning opportunity for participants on many levels. Program participants will develop competencies in 3D printing, microcontrollers and programming basics within a supportive learning community. However, more than just the gains in technical skills, participants will develop confidence in their abilities to tackle […]
You Can Build a Robot! Workshop
The UTSC Library Makerspace is offering an exciting robot workshop. Learn about 3D printing, microcontrollers and coding by building your own dancing robot! Meet Eggbert! Ashley Yokingco participated in the summer robot workshop and built her own dancing robot. Sign up for one of our introduction sessions to learn more. Thursday, October 13 12-12:30pm – […]