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Intro to Laser Cutting

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Start a Podcast!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Autodesk Fusion

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Welcome to the world of 3D modeling and designing. In this introductory class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Autodesk Fusion by diving into the fundamentals and techniques for making a simple object.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Payment Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

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

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Independent Project Design: Cricut, Laser, CNC, and 3D Printing

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Understanding 3D Models: What Can I 3D Print?

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Quiche Lorraine and Decorative Laser Engraved Pie Lid Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Payment Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

Memorial Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite
Description:

Closed for the Memorial Day Holiday

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Laser Cutting

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

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

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Design an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt Game with CoSpaces Edu

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make a Custom Engraved Summer Snack Board

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Payment Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Usher in the start of summer with a customized charcuterie board filled with healthy summer snacks! We will begin by creating a custom design and engraving it on our board.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create Yard Signs with the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Payment Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Discover how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, a machine capable of cutting 24-inch-wide rolls. The cutter is perfect for creating large window decals, signage, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Laser Cutting

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decorative Laser Engraved Pie Pan Lid and Strawberry Pie Class

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Payment Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Join us for a hybrid kitchen and makerspace class! We'll start in the kitchen, making a sweet strawberry pie. While our pies chill, we'll learn some basics of Adobe Illustrator as we create graphics to laser engrave on our pie pan lids.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decorative Laser Engraved Pie Pan Lid and Strawberry Pie Class

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Payment Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Join us for a hybrid kitchen and makerspace class! We'll start in the kitchen, making a sweet strawberry pie. While our pies chill, we'll learn some basics of Adobe Illustrator as we create graphics to laser engrave on our pie pan lids.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laser Cutting Refresher

10:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification, and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Printing Techniques: Making Articulated 3D Prints

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

This class will cover the concepts and techniques for creating a basic articulated 3D print. This design allows for your model to have moveable parts, such as the body of a snake or the arm of an octopus.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Roll for Initiative!: Engraved Leather Dice Trays

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Payment Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Roll for initiative! In this Dungeons & Dragons-themed program, attendees will design custom artwork to be engraved on leather dice trays.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Design Skills: Sketching

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design and modeling! In this comprehensive, hands-on session in Onshape, a powerful cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) platform, we will dive further into the sketch tools and their functions.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Solder: 2 Day Class

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Payment Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons/Ting Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Soldering is fun and fundamental to a wide assortment of maker electronic projects and modern technology. From simple light-up LEDs to complex robots, solder is the glue that holds the technological world together.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

What Can I Make?: 3D Printing

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Are you looking to get started in 3D printing? This class will review the basics of the process, software, and machinery we have available in our makerspace.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Solder: 2 Day Class

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration Required
Payment Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons/Ting Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Soldering is fun and fundamental to a wide assortment of maker electronic projects and modern technology. From simple light-up LEDs to complex robots, solder is the glue that holds the technological world together.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.