Idea Lab Classes

Classes are held inside the Idea Lab @ Bob Kirby. All classes are free unless stated otherwise. Classes should last between 45 min to 1 hr (except pottery sessions). For more information about the lab, please visit our Idea Lab page.

Idea Lab class sizes are limited. Registration is required for all classes. Classes are designed for adults & teens.

Download a PDF list of classes: October

In this class you will be shown the process of how to find, customize, and submit your 3D printing projects.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Tuesday, October 16 @ 5:30 p.m.

Whether you’ve been procrastinating or got a last-minute invite to a Halloween party, you’ll be able to throw together a quick costume. In this class you will learn the process of creating and applying a iron-on transfer with the Sawgrass sublimation printer and Volcano heat press.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Monday, October 22 @ 5:30 p.m.

An introduction to the ins-and-outs of the Brother Persona embroidery machine.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Wednesday, October 10 @ 1:30 p.m.

Learn how to create seasonal designs with the embroidery machine. Basic embroidery skills recommended. Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Tuesday, October 30 @ 1 p.m.

Bring your own machine and get an introduction to the basics of sewing specific to your machine. Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Thursday, October 18 @ 4 p.m.

An introduction to the basic operations of our Brother sewing machine. Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Thursday, October 25 @ 4 p.m.

Learn how to use our Carvey tabletop CNC Router to create custom designs including Halloween decor.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Monday, October 8 @ 5:30 p.m.

Learn how to make wall art and signage using the vinyl cutter and VinylMaster software.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

This class will be instructional and a demonstration will be done. Students will not walk away with a finished piece.

If desired, students may stay after the class and purchase materials to create a piece.

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Friday, October 26 @ 3:30 p.m.

This intro to pottery series includes a brief introduction to hand building and wheel throwing. All participants will create and glaze their own pieces before being fired in the kiln.

Before registering for this series, please be sure you can attend all three dates and times listed.

The class is free, but the cost for clay & glaze is $5. The library cannot guarantee that each participant’s pieces will fire successfully in the kiln. Registration required. Ages 18+.

Wednesday, October 17 (12 p.m. – 3 p.m); Wednesday, October 24 (12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.); Wednesday, October 31 (12 p.m. – 2 p.m.)

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October Series: October 17 | October 24 | October 31

During this stand-alone, 1.5 hour class, you will learn how to create a clay pumpkin pinch pot. You will handle clay (but not on the wheel) and create a piece that will be fired.

Material cost: $2. 

Registration required. Ages 18+.

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Friday, October 9 @ 3:30 p.m.

Friday, October 19 @ 2 p.m.

During this stand-alone, 1.5 hour class, you will learn all the steps involved in creating a project using clay. You will handle clay (but not on the wheel) and create a piece that will be fired.

Material cost: $2. 

Registration required. Ages 13-17.

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Thursday, September 27 @ 4 p.m.

This session is open to all Idea Lab Pottery students (and those with previous ceramic experience) to practice throwing techniques. There will be no formal teaching, but a staff member will be onsite to monitor and answer questions.

Potters are responsible for purchasing or providing their own clay – all other equipment is provided and available for use in the Idea Lab.

Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Friday, September 28: 1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Friday, October 26: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.