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: August

In this class you will learn the about programs used to create a 3D file, about the different file-sharing databases, and ultimately how to submit a file to printed on the MakerBot Replicator 3D printer.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Tuesday, August 28 @ 6 p.m.

Thursday, September 6th @ 4 p.m.

In this class you will learn the process of creating and applying a iron-on transfer with the sublimation printer.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Monday, August 20 @ 6 p.m.

Monday, September 24 @ 5:30 p.m.

Learn how to create your a custom mug using your own artwork, photo, or design with the sublimation printer & heat press. 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 mug.

Prices: Sublimation Transfer Sheet (8.5″ x 11″ ) – $2/piece, Sublimation Blank Mugs – $3/piece

Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Monday, September 17 @ 5:30 p.m.

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

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Thursday, August 23 @ 3 p.m.

Learn how to use a commercial sewing pattern. Basic sewing skills recommended.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Thursday, August 23 @ 4 p.m.

Learn how to create a paper garland using a sewing machine and a die cut.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Thursday, August 30 @ 5 p.m.

Learn how to create your own fabric coasters with the sewing machine. This is great project for beginning sewers.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Thursday, September 20 @ 4 p.m.

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

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Tuesday, August 21 @ 1 p.m.

Wednesday, September 26 @ 1 p.m.

An introduction to the Carvey tabletop CNC router and the Easel software.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Thursday, August 16 @ 4 p.m.

Monday, August 27 @ 6 p.m.

Monday, September 10 @ 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18 @ 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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Tuesday, September 11 @ 5:30 p.m.

Learn how to create custom designs for your mugs and tumblers with the vinyl cutter and VinylMaster software.
Registration required. Ages 13+.

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Friday, September 21 @ 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 is $2. The library cannot guarantee that each participant’s pieces will fire successfully in the kiln. Registration required. Ages 13+.

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August/September Series: Part 1 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.), Part 2 (10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.), Part 3 (10 a.m. – 11 a.m.)

August/September Series: Friday, August 24 | Friday, August 31 | Friday, September 7

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+.

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Tuesday, August 14 @ 12 p.m.

Tuesday, August 21 @ 2:30 pm 

This afternoon 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.