Learn how to operate a laser cutter and vinyl cutter! During this workshop you can expect to learn about the different use cases of digital cutting machines, how to safely and effectively use them, and how to make your own custom designs! Feel free to stay after to do a project of your own!
Get started 3D printing! No experience needed. We'll learn how to download the software that goes with the 3D printers, and download a model from Thingiverse to turn into an amazing 3D print. Join the Toaster Ambassador Sabrina for this Beginners Workshop.
You submitted your paper to the journal of your choice. You know you did high quality research and felt good about your paper. Until you get peer review comments that make you question whether you should even be in your field at all. It’s okay! This workshop will teach you how to respond to peer reviewer comments and make your paper even stronger before you resubmit it. We will also cover how you can be a good peer reviewer of other researchers’ work.
Every student experiences stress, and it’s important to find your strategies for taking care of yourself. In this workshop, we will use virtual reality to take us through guided meditation exercises.
Join us for Tinker @ the Toaster Fall 2025! This year, we're hosting Tinker as a Game Jam!
A game jam is an event where participants make games from scratch in a limited time frame. They're fantastic opportunities to expand your game development skills, meet new creative partners, and challenge yourself to innovate in new ways. Plus, you'll have a proof-of-concept game at the end to show off!
Teams at this jam can choose to make either a board/tabletop game or a video game. Games will follow a theme, which will be revealed at the kickoff event on Friday, November 7th. Over the course of the weekend, you'll get the opportunity to hear from industry professionals and University experts on all sorts of aspects of game design, development, and production. You'll also have the chance to get professional and player feedback on your game, and may even win cash prizes!
Learn how to use sewing and embroidery machines to make anything involving fabric! During this workshop you can expect to learn how to operate and thread the machines, create custom designs, and make your very own Block M pillow! Feel free to stay after to make one for yourself!
Join the UMN Book Club for a book discussion October 25th from 1 to 3PM. We will be discussing On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book!
The jammers have worked hard... now it's your turn to participate! Come play the finished jam games, vote for your favorites, and see who will take home a prize! This event is open to all. Register to let us know you're coming!
Got 15 minutes to spare? Come learn how you can use Primal VR at home with a borrowed headset to study anatomy in 3D virtual reality. Attendees can come and go at any point during the hour.
Unlock your creativity with our Introduction to CAD Software in Fusion 360, where you'll learn to design and model your very own LEGO brick. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on course will guide you through the basics of 3D design, bringing your ideas to life one brick at a time.
Learn how to use a vacuum former to make a chocolate bar mold! During this workshop you can expect to learn the basics of mold making and its applications. Feel free to stay after to make a mold of your own!
This is a workshop for anyone interested in learning how to both hand sew and operate a sewing machine, understand basic tools, properly set up your sewing space, and work with fabric. Join Toaster Ambassador Koveyia for a no experience needed workshop!
Travel anywhere in the world or even visit your house! Google Earth VR combines all of the image data in Google Earth with the immersiveness of a virtual reality experience, so it can feel like you are standing where you grew up, studied abroad, or would like to go someday. Join us for a virtual world tour!
This is drop-in working session for individuals working on a podcasting project. The Libraries Media Services staff will help individuals work through challenges they are facing or answer questions pertaining to podcasting.
This is drop-in working session for individuals working on a video project. The Libraries Media Services staff will help individuals work through challenges they are facing or answer questions pertaining to video creation.
Learn the basics of tailoring in this workshop! Explore sewing tools, fabrics, and techniques while practicing proper body measurements, hand sewing, garment adjustments, and machine sewing. Bring your garments and let's get sewing!
Learn how to use a CNC Milling machine to create anything from a wood block cut print to a PCB Circuit Board. During this workshop you can expect to learn the basics of CNC Milling, its various applications, and how to make your very own design. Feel free to stay after to complete a project of your own!
Drop in anytime during the hour to learn about Gravity Sketch VR, a 3D modeling program where you sketch in virtual and mixed reality. These sketches can be exported to CAD software, Unity 3D projects or 3D printed. This workshop is for anyone interested in design or virtual reality.
Join the UMN Book Club for a book discussion November 22nd from 1 to 3PM. We will be discussing Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book!
This is drop-in working session for individuals working on a podcasting project. The Libraries Media Services staff will help individuals work through challenges they are facing or answer questions pertaining to podcasting.
This is drop-in working session for individuals working on a video project. The Libraries Media Services staff will help individuals work through challenges they are facing or answer questions pertaining to video creation.
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