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UTSC Library Makerspace Newsletter
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Issue 14, March 2022
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Welcome back March Makers!
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New and familiar faces have been steadily finding their way to the Makerspace. We started the first week back with a giveaway of mindfulness bags including supplies to make a glitter jar. Second year student Joy Tolledo kindly sent a photo of their finished jar and commented on how it helped when studying for midterms.
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Thank you for taking part in last month’s newsletter poll. Your positive feedback helped secure the purchase of a Cricut! Early spring arrival expected.
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Congratulations to Katrina Best! Her stop motion entry won the top prize of $150 gift card. Watch the full version of her short film "Brodie's Rescue" - a Lego delight! Katrina is a third year statistics specialist with co-op and psychology major who is currently pursuing her computer science passion. She is a first year peer advancing her technological skills …
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On March 8, the campus held a Welcome Event for students. Over 100 students dropped by the Makerspace Table to make and take buttons, and chat about opportunities to create in the space. Our most popular button was “Scarby”, the Library’s unofficial mascot.
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Makerspace users who have access to the 3D printers will now get 3 free recreational 3D prints. For information on how to become a Makerspace user and gain access to the 3D printers, visit our website.
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Makerspace staff joined the MGSC35 "Innovation" class to demonstrate and discuss various methods for prototyping. Prototypes are an important step of the design process. Prototyping enables creators to quickly visualize and validate their ideas as well as continually improve their design. During the session, students worked with a variety of mediums to construct nameplate prototypes, such as card stock, Play-doh, LEGO and even 3D designs …
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Featured Resource
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In partnership with the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (DPES) we have acquired a hand-held 3D scanner for users in our Makerspace. The portable Creaform ACADEMIA is a professional grade 3D scanner that will be useful in many disciplines. If you want to be the first to use the scanner, contact the Makerspace to be a part of our pilot roll-out. makerspace.utsc@utoronto.ca
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Upcoming Virtual Workshops
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Introduction to 3D Printing
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This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for 3D printing. At the end of the workshop, you will have general knowledge of the principles, tools and best practices for 3D printing. Note: Attendance is mandatory if you are interested in accessing the 3D printers at the Makerspace.
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Introduction to 3D Design
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This session introduces you to 3D design using Tinkercad, a free design platform that is great for beginners. At the end of the workshop, you will have created a basic object that is ready to be 3D printed.
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Introduction to 3D Printing
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This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for 3D printing. At the end of the workshop, you will have general knowledge of the principles, tools and best practices for 3D printing. Note: Attendance is mandatory if you are interested in accessing the 3D printers at the Makerspace.
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Arduino Basics
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This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for 3D printing. At the end of the workshop, you will have general knowledge of the principles, tools and best practices for 3D printing. Note: Attendance is mandatory if you are interested in accessing the 3D printers at the Makerspace.
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Introduction to Stop Motion
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Learn the basics for creating a Stop Motion video using Stop Motion Studio app and a mobile phone or tablet. At the end of the workshop, you will have knowledge of the tools, software and steps needed to make a basic Stop Motion video. The best way to participate in the session is to download the app on your phone or tablet, and follow the presentation on another device.
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What Are You Making?
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Show us what you’ve been making! Throughout the semester we would love to know what you are making for class or just for fun. Submit a photo and a short description of your creation (e.g. what you did, what equipment you used, etc.) If your resource is selected to be highlighted you will receive a Tim Horton’s gift card.
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Email us and include a photo and short description of your creation and we'll feature it in our next newsletter as well as highlight it on our web site.
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