General Info
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: May | June
Intro to the Embroidery Machine
An introduction to the basics of embroidery and the Brother Persona machine. Registration required. Ages 13+.
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Monday, May 13 @ 6 p.m.
Monday, June 10 @ 6 p.m.
Intro to the Sewing Machine
An introduction to the basic operations of our Brother sewing machine. Registration required. Ages 13+.
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Thursday, May 16 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 13 @ 4 p.m.
Intro to the Tabletop CNC Router
An introduction to the Carvey tabletop CNC router and the Easel software.
Registration required. Ages 13+.
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Monday, May 20 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 27 @ 3:30 p.m.
Decals & T-Shirts: Creating Custom Vinyl Projects
Learn how to use the vinyl cutter to create custom pieces and what type of vinyl best suits your project. Registration required. Ages 13+.
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Thursday, May 23 @ 3:30 p.m.
Monday, June 17 @ 6 p.m.
Pottery Crash Course
During this stand-alone, 2 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.
Materials cost is $2 + tax. Registration required. Ages 13+. Teens (13-17) must have an accompanying adult register to attend any pottery class or series.
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Friday, May 24: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, June 28 @ 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Intro to the 3D Printer
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, May 28 @ 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25 @ 6 p.m.
Intro to Pottery
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. Please be sure you can attend all three dates and times listed on the event page.
Materials cost is $4.50 + tax. Registration required. Ages 13+. Teens (13-17) must have an accompanying adult register to attend any pottery class or series.
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April: Series A — Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. – June 4, June 11, & June 18
April: Series B — Fridays @ 1 p.m. – June 7, June 14, & June 21
Embroidery: Beyond the Basics
Go beyond the basics of embroidery and learn how to take your projects to the next level. Basic embroidery skills recommended. Registration required. Ages 13+.
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Wednesday, June 5: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Custom Mugs & Shirts: Intro to Sublimation Printing
Learn how to use the sublimation printer to create custom pieces and what types of material best suit your project. Registration required. Ages 13+.
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