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Media Workshop: Vertical Vibes – Mastering the Scroll-Stopping Power of Short-Form Video

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

With the rise of vertical video on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, understanding how to create and optimize this format is essential for any successful social media strategy. In this workshop, we'll discuss the growing importance of vertical video content, why it drives engagement, and how you can leverage it to enhance your online presence and connect with your audience.

Free

Travel the World with Google Earth: A Toaster VR Workshop

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

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!

Free
Event Series Make Mondays at the Toaster

Make Mondays at the Toaster

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

Join us for Make Mondays at the Toaster, a crafting meetup for everyone! Bring your own work in progress, or we'll have a Make of the Week for you to try. Hang out and meet other crafters and makers each week in a chill, low-pressure environment. Recurs weekly; come when you can, for however long you can. All experience levels welcome!

Free

Media Workshop: Tell your story through photography

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

Interested in taking your photography to the next level? You don’t need a fancy camera and you shouldn’t be put off by a lack of technical knowledge, anyone can be a good photographer! The workshop will focus on the basic concepts of what makes an engaging photograph and all you need is your mobile phone! The workshop will be a presentation with a short exercise to get you on your way to honing your skills to see and tell stories through photography!

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: 3D Printing for Beginners

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

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 Sam for this Beginners Workshop.

Free

Media Workshop: How to create an effective student-created media assignment

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

In this session, instructors and technologists will explore and discuss possibilities for integrating a student-created media assignment into their curriculum. This hour-long active learning session will include an overview of real-world student-media assignment examples supported by Media Services and related campus media support services. Participants are invited to bring their student-created media project ideas! Session time will be 1 hour with a hands-on working session offered the following week.

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Intro to Sewing

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

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 Faith for a no experience needed workshop!

Free
Event Series Make Mondays at the Toaster

Make Mondays at the Toaster

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

Join us for Make Mondays at the Toaster, a crafting meetup for everyone! Bring your own work in progress, or we'll have a Make of the Week for you to try. Hang out and meet other crafters and makers each week in a chill, low-pressure environment. Recurs weekly; come when you can, for however long you can. All experience levels welcome!

Free

Stress Reduction: A Toaster VR Workshop

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

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.

Free
Event Series Make Mondays at the Toaster

Make Mondays at the Toaster

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

Join us for Make Mondays at the Toaster, a crafting meetup for everyone! Bring your own work in progress, or we'll have a Make of the Week for you to try. Hang out and meet other crafters and makers each week in a chill, low-pressure environment. Recurs weekly; come when you can, for however long you can. All experience levels welcome!

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Simple Potholders

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

Learn how to make heat-safe potholders just in time for your holiday cooking needs! In this workshop, we'll teach you what you need to know about introductory sewing and fabric layering, and you'll walk away with the perfect customized tool to add to your kitchen.

Free
Event Series Make Mondays at the Toaster

Make Mondays at the Toaster

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

Join us for Make Mondays at the Toaster, a crafting meetup for everyone! Bring your own work in progress, or we'll have a Make of the Week for you to try. Hang out and meet other crafters and makers each week in a chill, low-pressure environment. Recurs weekly; come when you can, for however long you can. All experience levels welcome!

Free

Event Series Make Mondays at the Toaster

Make Mondays at the Toaster

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

Join us for Make Mondays at the Toaster, a crafting meetup for everyone! Bring your own work in progress, or we'll have a Make of the Week for you to try. Hang out and meet other crafters and makers each week in a chill, low-pressure environment. Recurs weekly; come when you can, for however long you can. All experience levels welcome!

Free

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

Games at the Toaster: A Toaster VR Event

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

Calling all game gurus and thrill-seekers! Ready to swap textbooks for joysticks? Summon your inner ninja with Fruit Ninja or channel your inner rockstar with Beat Saber. Take a break from the slog of finals studying and reset your brain with games!

Free
Event Series Make Mondays at the Toaster

Make Mondays at the Toaster

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

Join us for Make Mondays at the Toaster, a crafting meetup for everyone! Bring your own work in progress, or we'll have a Make of the Week for you to try. Hang out and meet other crafters and makers each week in a chill, low-pressure environment. Recurs weekly; come when you can, for however long you can. All experience levels welcome!

Free
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