FREE Programs & WorkshopsJuly – August, 2016

Visit MakerSpace Brampton table at the Toronto Maker Festival Weekend Extravaganza! For one weekend only, join a gathering of the GTA’s most creative people sharing their latest creations, demonstrating their newest projects and making things together. The event is FREE, but advance registration is recommended at www.makerfestival.ca

All ages Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8Saturday, July 9: 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday, July 10: 10 am – 5 pm

Children Teens Adults All Ages Build a Robotic InchwormCome build squirmy, crawling robotic inchworms out of cardboard, household items, and Littlebits electronics. Teams will test and perfect their designs, then race their inchworms against each other.

Children ages 9-12 SF: Tuesday, July 5; 2:30 - 3:30 pm FC: Tuesday, July 12; 2 - 3 pmGM: Thursday, July 26; 2 - 3 pm

Explore SketchUp with Sheridan College!Looking to create a 3D model? Then this free workshop is for you! A Sheridan expert will take you through the basic tool functions in SketchUp and teach you how to create an architectural form. Please bring a laptop with the free SketchUp Make software downloaded from http://www.sketchup.com/download Register at makerspacebrampton.ca

Ages 13 - Adult

FC: Monday, July 11; 2 - 4 pm & Tuesday, August 2; 2 - 4 pmSF: Tuesday, July 12; 2 - 4 pmCH: Monday, July 18; 4 - 6 pm & Tuesday, August 9; 2 - 4 pmCC: Monday, August 15; 6 - 8 pm

Explore SketchUp with Sheridan College!Looking to create a 3D model? Then this free workshop is for you! A Sheridan expert will take you through the basic tool functions in SketchUp and teach you how to create an architectural form. Please bring a laptop with the free SketchUp Make software downloaded from http://www.sketchup.com/download Register at makerspacebrampton.ca

Ages 13 - Adult

FC: Monday, July 11; 2 - 4 pm & Tuesday, August 2; 2 - 4 pmSF: Tuesday, July 12; 2 - 4 pmCH: Monday, July 18; 4 - 6 pm & Tuesday, August 9; 2 - 4 pmCC: Monday, August 15; 6 - 8 pm

Maker MeetupAttention all Makers, Crafters, Hackers and Inventors! Bring your own materials or use Makerspace Brampton’s vinyl cutter, 3D printers, Makey Makeys and other tools, to work and collaborate on projects, or get ideas for new ones. Share what you are working on, network, and seek help, encouragement or simply show off your creations!

Ages 13 - Adult FC: Saturday, July 2 & Saturday, August 6; 2 - 4 pm

Family Tinker TimeJoin us for some hands-on activities and challenges combining Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Unleash your inner inventor as you tinker with circuits, robotics, coding, and more.

All Ages

GM: Mondays, July 4, 11, 18, 25 & August 8, 15, 22, 29; 4 - 5:30 pm

3D Printing and ModelingExplore Makerbots with Sheridan College experts. Beginners can join at 4 pm for an introduction to 3D printing and modeling software. Everyone is welcome to drop in and use the equipment.

All Ages

FC: Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 &August 3, 10, 17, 24; 4 -7 pm

Fashion Hacks: Hack your BackpackJust in time for back to school! Make your backpack a one-of-a-kind with 3D printed zipper charms, light up pins, custom buttons, stencils, and more! Bring your own backpack. All other materials supplied.

All Ages

FC: Saturday, August 20; 2 - 4 pm

Maker MeetupAttention all Makers, Crafters, Hackers and Inventors! Bring your own materials or use Makerspace Brampton’s vinyl cutter, 3D printers, Makey Makeys and other tools, to work and collaborate on projects, or get ideas for new ones. Share what you are working on, network, and seek help, encouragement or simply show off your creations!

Ages 13 - Adult FC: Saturday, July 2 & Saturday, August 6; 2 - 4 pm

Web Design Level 1Join Sheridan College web design experts for this beginner workshop to help get your Wordpress website up and running. Register at makerspacebrampton.ca

Adults

MPV: Thursday, July 21 & August 18; 6:30 - 8 pm

LEGO® RoboticsLearn how to build and program your own robot using LEGO® Mindstorms in this 3-week series hosted by Sheridan College. A LEGO® kit will be available at the workshop for you to work with each week. On the final day, invite your family and friends to see your LEGO® robot in action.Register at makerspacebrampton.ca

Ages 12-18

CH: Tuesdays, July 12, 19; 1 - 4 pm & Wednesday, July 27; 2 - 5 pm

Fandom FrenzyCalling all teen Whovians, Sherlockians, Potterheads, KPopers, and super fans of all kinds. Join us for an IRL gathering and showcase! Test your knowledge of fandom trivia and create your own custom fandom flare using our button maker, 3D printer, and vinyl cutter.

Teens

FC: Tuesday, August 9; 2 - 3:30 pm

Wild About LEDsCome learn about LEDs and make your own LED shadow lamp.

Children ages 9-12

GM: Monday, July 4; 4 - 5:30 pmMPV: Thursday, July 14; 2:30 - 3:30 pmFC: Tuesday, August 16; 2 - 3 pm

Library OlympicsAre you a sports fan? Learn cheers from around the world, compete in sports and trivia, and win medals like a true olympian. For those who are crafty, make your own gold medals that light up with LEDs!

Children ages 9-12

GM: Monday August 8; 10:30 am - 12 pmFC: Tuesday, August 9; 10:30 am - 12 pmCH: Tuesday, August 9; 3 - 4:30 pmSF: Wednesday, August 10; 10:30 am - 12 pmCC: Wednesday, August 10; 3:30 - 5 pmMPV: Thursday, August; 11: 10:30 am - 12 pmNE: Thursday, August 11; 3 - 4:30 pm

Have questions about MakerSpace Brampton programs? Email makerspace@bramptonlibrary.ca

CC= Cyril Clark BranchCH= Chinguacousy BranchFC= Four Corners Branch

GM= Gore Meadows BranchMPV= Mount Pleasant Village BranchNE= Northeast Interim SiteSF= South Fletcher’s Branch

Key to Library Locations: = Drop-in programs

= Register by phone or in person at a library branch

= Register at makerspacebrampton.ca