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Mend Monday: Workshop Sponsored by the Fab Lab

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Bring your broken clothing or other textiles and we will teach you how to mend! No experience needed, materials provided. Hope to see you there!

Free

Breakerspace Workshop: Hand Embrodery

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Hop into the fun realm of hand embroidery! We're here to guide you on an exciting journey where you'll learn to prep your fabric, thread that sneaky needle, and master the basics of stitching. Plus, you'll get to sketch your very own design for a personalized embroidery piece. Let's unleash your inner artist, shall we?

Free

Media Services workshop: Adobe Illustrator Basics

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Unleash your inner artist with Adobe Illustrator, no prior design experience necessary! Our Toaster Ambassador, Faith, will guide you through the nuances of Adobe Illustrator tools and the wealth of free online resources at your fingertips. Imagine mastering the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator tools, like layers, shapes, text, images, and the pen tool, in this immersive workshop. Envision understanding where to access free design resources like fonts, imagery, and inspiration. This is your chance to transform your ideas into stunning creations. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of design with us!

Free

Breakerspace Workshop: Loom Weaving – Shoelaces

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Give your favorite kicks the personality they deserve by handweaving your own shoelaces! Join us to learn about how to use your very own loom to make cords and straps, design the laces of your dreams, and start weaving. You’ll leave with everything you need to finish a pair of custom shoelaces! Makers of all experience levels and abilities are welcome.

Free

Makerspace Workshop: Miniature Painting for Beginners

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Learn the basics of painting miniature figurines often used in tabletop RPGs and board games! Join us to learn introductory skills such as brush care, paint thinning, applying washes, highlighting, and more. No experience is necessary, come and paint a miniature that you can keep! All supplies will be provided.

Free

Breakerspace Workshop: Hand-sewn Stuffed Frog

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Come join us in crafting at our Hand-Sewn Stuffed Animal Frog Workshop! Create your own adorable frog friend with magnets in its hands for clinging around objects and magnetic surfaces. Our ambassadors will guide you through every step, from cutting fabric to stitching it together, so no previous skills are required! Join us for a fun-filled session of creativity and froggy fun!

Free

Makerspace Workshop: Frame Your Year

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Get ready for an exhilarating workshop where you'll craft and design picture frames to showcase your cherished moments from your year at UMN! We're offering a range of frame styles (5x7), ready for your personal touch. Then, dive into the vast array of materials at the Toaster Makerspace for decoration. It's a creative adventure waiting just for you!

Free

Mend Monday: Workshop Sponsored by the Fab Lab

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Bring your broken clothing or other textiles and we will teach you how to mend! No experience needed, materials provided. Hope to see you there!

Free

Graduation Cap Decorating: A Toaster Makerspace Workshop

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Get ready, graduation is here! It's time to strut your stuff across that stage with style. Come and join us for a grad cap decorating party! We're providing all the supplies, so all you need to bring is your creativity and excitement for your big day! Let's make your graduation an event to remember!

Free

Graduation Cap Decorating at the Wilson Collaboration Studio

Wilson Research Collaboration Studio 309 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Graduate in style by decorating your mortarboard! We'll have plenty of materials for you to create the graduation cap design of your dreams. This event coincides with PAWS, so you can cuddle some adorable animals while you craft--I bet you can't name a more perfect afternoon.

Free

Graduation Cap Decorating: A Toaster Makerspace Workshop

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Get ready, graduation is here! It's time to strut your stuff across that stage with style. Come and join us for a grad cap decorating party! We're providing all the supplies, so all you need to bring is your creativity and excitement for your big day! Let's make your graduation an event to remember!

Free

Graduation Cap Decorating: An HSL Makerspace Workshop

HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Get ready, graduation is here! It's time to strut your stuff across that stage with style. Come and join us for a grad cap decorating party! We're providing all the supplies, so all you need to bring is your creativity and excitement for your big day! Let's make your graduation an event to remember!

Free

Promote Your Group: Part of the Student Group Empowerment Series

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Student group are encouraged to learn how to better promote your student group at the Student Group Empowerment Series! This event is designed to give student groups the opportunity to network with other participating student groups, create a prototype for future promotional materials (including buttons and stickers), unlock opportunities for growth and networking, and more!

Promote Your Group: Part of the Student Group Empowerment Series

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Student group are encouraged to learn how to better promote your student group at the Student Group Empowerment Series! This event is designed to give student groups the opportunity to network with other participating student groups, create a prototype for future promotional materials (including buttons and stickers), unlock opportunities for growth and networking, and more!

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Introduction to the Cricut

Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Get ready to dive into the world of Cricut with the Toaster Team! Discover the wonders of this incredible crafting machine that has the power to transform simple ideas into intricate designs. Whether it's crafting cute stickers or executing an elaborate project, Cricut has got you covered! Never used a Cricut before? No worries! This is the ideal jumping-off point for you. Our engaging workshop will guide you through the basics of maneuvering the Cricut Design Space and gradually elevate you to mastering advanced techniques such as uploading and editing your own images. Let's embark on this exciting crafting journey together!

Registration is encouraged. You are encouraged to bring your laptop so you can get started in the Cricut Design Space.

Free

Media Workshop: Tell your story through video

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dive into the world of video production with us! In a compact 45-minute session, you can master the art of storytelling, choosing the perfect visuals and sound, conducting impactful interviews, and more. We'll guide you from planning to distribution, ensuring your project reaches its full potential. Plus, we'll educate you on media reuse, attribution, and sharing your project effectively. Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into available campus support resources. This knowledge-packed session is your ticket to creating compelling video content!

Free

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