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In this class, we will be engraving tumblers using Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design with text and graphics. You may bring custom images with you, preferably on a thumb drive, if you already have an idea in mind. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.
In this combination makerspace/teaching kitchen class, learn to create your own custom seasonal butter molds. You will start in the makerspace and use our Vaquform machine along with preprinted festive fall shapes to make a custom mold. We will then head to the teaching kitchen to whip up delicious flavored butters and fill our newly created molds. Your final shaped butters will make a fun custom addition for your holiday table.
Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.
Learn the basics of paper circuits and celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, by making your own light up diya (lamp). Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Join the National Cryptologic Museum for the 12th Annual STEM Fest! Explore a world of discovery where science, technology, engineering and math come together! Get ready for hands-on exhibits, exciting activities and industry experts that will help spark curiosity and creativity!
This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our new Makera Carvera desktop CNC machine. This class will cover project design utilizing Makera’s congruent software, MakeraCAM, along with other compatible software available at Exploration Commons. There will be a break from 12 to 1 PM between the morning and afternoon sessions.
Engineering a Park Clean Up presents a common problem – trash in a public park – and invites participants (ages 4+) to help solve it. While designing a tool to […]
Girl Scout Daisies will learn about robots and programming while building a prototype with easily accessible materials. Then, the scouts will showcase their creations to fellow roboticists for feedback.
Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.
Make a Peacock Fiber-Optic Lamp! This program is designed for ages 8-12. Registration required! (Registration opens 10/1/2026)
Learn how jigs and templates can make repeat laser projects faster and easier. In this hands-on class, you will make a simple jig for the laser and create a matching template in Adobe Illustrator. Laser certification and familiarity with Adobe Illustrator are required before registering.
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