Upcoming Events

Learn how to design and cut interlocking boxes with custom dividers using the laser cutter.

Tabletop role-playing games are story-based games focused on player choice and randomized encounters, built around cooperation and group learning.

Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating!

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

In this class, we will be engraving tumblers using Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design with text and graphics. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required.

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

Drop by to see how robots compete in a sumo-style match. Experience hands-on what it takes to program and revise a robot. This workshop will be guided by the coach and members of the Pie3 robotics team, Gear Freaks.  

Every day, more and more people are "cutting the cord" and canceling their cable subscriptions. Instead, they're using free or low-cost streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu to watch their favorite shows and movies online.

We are all aflutter to explore butterflies and moths. We'll learn more about their life cycle through stories, songs, and activities. 

Join us for a hands-on storytime where preschoolers explore STEM concepts with a special focus on nature. Each session features a themed story and guided activities.

Check out the in-the-hoop projects you can do on the Bernina 535 Embroidery Machine. In this demo class, learn how you can use the embroidery machine to make bookmarks, gift tags, greeting cards, zipper bags, stuffed toys, photo frames, and more.

Join the fun as we celebrate gardens and the joy of growing plants. We'll share stories, songs, activities, and a craft.

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

Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present.

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time!

In this class, participants will learn how to use Cricut Design Space and a Cricut machine to create and assemble a multi-colored vinyl sticker. All materials will be supplied, and no previous Cricut experience is required.

Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks.

This hands-on workshop is designed to help adults feel more confident with their smartphones, tablets, and everyday technology.

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of trees and forests.

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

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.  

Build your laser design skills and improve your Adobe Illustrator workflow in this intermediate class. Explore the key factors in cutting inlay designs, learn how to measure kerf, and edit files for accurate results.