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Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program. ...

Clay Exploration: Jewelry Dish

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will learn how to glaze it. Take your finished creation home to enjoy a...

Drop-in Watercolor Painting

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Are you interested in learning to paint with watercolors? Are you a beginner or an experienced artist but eager to meet others who enjoy this art medium? Come paint at the Library during a drop-in watercolor painting session. There is no formal instr...

3D Printer Badging Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
3D printing is an amazing technology that lets you print custom designs out of plastic! After completing this class, you will be able to use the 3D printer on your own during Open Hours at Library 21c, East, Manitou Springs, and Sand Creek Libra...

Advanced Sewing Skills: Zipper Pouch

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Have you taken Sewing Level 1 and feel ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Want to learn more about what sewing machines can do? Join us for Advanced Sewing Skills! This month we’ll be making a zipper pouch. To take this class, you...

Clay Exploration: Jewelry Dish

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will learn how to glaze it. Take your finished creation home to enjoy a...

Yarnettes Fiber Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:
Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects.  ...

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Coasters

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Don't coast on the laser! Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coasters to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and...

All Pikes Peak Makes

10:00am - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Audio/Video Studio, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
A maker is someone who creates – to be innovative, to solve problems, to bring something beautiful into the world, or simply to have fun. They have an idea, and they bring it to life. Making can encompass just about anything, from high tech to low te...

Rockrimmon Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Creative Services Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided by the Friends of the Rockrimmon Library. ...

Clay Exploration: Soap Dish

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will learn how to glaze it. Take your finished creation home to enjoy a...

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

10:30am - 12:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple roll-up case using a sewing machine. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up. If you have already taken an introductory se...

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple roll-up case using a sewing machine. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up. Note: patrons under 18 will need to have ...

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 4pm

All Day
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:
The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 4pm today. ...

CNC Badging

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic. Learn the basics of V-Carve Pro and ShopBot Routers while ...

Clay Exploration: Soap Dish

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will learn how to glaze it. Take your finished creation home to enjoy a...

Yarnettes Fiber Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:
Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects.  ...

3D Printer Badging & Modeling Level 1: Keychains

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will create and print custom keychains using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D designing software. Get creative with your designs and your fashion choices. No previous experience required. Please ...

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 2pm

All Day
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:
The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm today. ...

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

10:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic roll-up case using a sewing machine. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up. We recommend that children under 12 be accomp...

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program. ...

Clay Exploration: Soap Dish

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will learn how to glaze it. Take your finished creation home to enjoy a...

Repair Café

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!  Together with our Repair Café volunteers, you will disassemble, troubleshoot, and possibly repair your broken items. Save money, help the environment, and learn repair skills with your local community!...

Sewing Level 2: Tote Bags

10:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Tote your skills to the next level! Sew a tote bag out of dropcloth using PPLD's sewing machines. A basic understanding of sewing machines is required for this class. If you do not have prior experience sewing, please consider taking our Se...