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Properly fitting and sewing in sleeves is a challenge for beginning sewists. Learn the necessary steps to sew set-in sleeves without puckers. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample.

The Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich is a meal-worthy dish that's over-the-top delicious!

Tickets $22, includes author talk and signed copy of The Book Club for Troublesome Women

In this hands-on cooking series for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people without, we will prepare Pan-Seared Pork Chops with a simple pan sauce, mashed potatoes, and roasted broccoli. 

Join us for a hands-on session where we create and engrave a simple wood project on Exploration Commons' Iconic CNC Router. Previous basic computer experience is required. No experience with the CNC Router or design software is needed. 

Join us to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) with Jennifer Yang of Covalent Spirits. Jen will teach her 'taste of home' recipe for making scallion pancakes.

Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating!

Learn about the three main types of lapels and how to sew the most common type, a notched lapel. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample. The lapel is the collar of a coat or jacket. 

In this class, we will first practice different piping designs on paper. Then, you will use those skills to decorate an 8"x8" single-layer cake with colorful designs, which you can take home.

This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.

Get further acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to work with different-weight fabrics and sew a boxed corner.

Join guest presenter Wu Schafer as she shares information and recipes from Indonesia. In this hands-on class, we will prepare an Indonesian dessert dish, Martabak Manis, a stuffed pancake that is a decadent dessert and common street food.

Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? Then this is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software we offer and introduce the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab. 

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program.

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program.

In this class, we will first practice different piping designs on paper. Then, you will use those skills to decorate an 8"x8" single-layer cake with colorful designs, which you can take home.

This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases.

Have the makerspace programs sparked your creativity, but you're hesitant to jump into your own independent project? Ready to move beyond step-by-step projects and bring your ideas to life?

This hands-on class will teach you how to prepare perfectly cooked soba noodles, shrimp, and a zesty ginger dressing for a delicious, make-ahead lunch.

In this class, we will review the basics of what to look out for in 3D models that you would like to have 3D printed.

Learn about the three main types of lapels and how to sew the most common type, a notched lapel. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample. The lapel is the collar of a coat or jacket. 

Each group will shape and bake a delicious Cinnamon Star Bread using pre-made dough. Registration is for a group of up to four attendees. Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 books for adults and children including The Beach House, The Summer Girls, The Summer Guests, and The Summer of Lost and Found.

Join us for a hybrid kitchen and makerspace class! We'll start in the kitchen, preparing a traditional Quiche Lorraine.