Upcoming Events

Paint a bird's nest on a smooth rock. This is an intermediate project requiring detailed painting on a small surface.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Paint a bird's nest on a smooth rock. This is an intermediate project requiring detailed painting on a small surface.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Learn how to needle felt by hand and with the needle felting machine to create a 2D beachscape out of wool on a felt background. Needle felting uses a barbed needle to mat fibers together, typically in wool.

Learn how to needle felt by hand and with the needle felting machine to create a 2D beachscape out of wool on a felt background. Needle felting uses a barbed needle to mat fibers together, typically in wool.

Are you looking for in-depth guidance on your latest project idea? Our skilled volunteer, Andrew, will help you figure out how to use Collaboratory equipment to bring your idea to life.

Create a succulent wall hanging using Cricut cut paper, which can live forever on your wall!

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine.

Make your own tiny replica of the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood Sign, safely encased in a glass jar. This sealed terrarium will form its own self-sustaining ecosystem.

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Make your own tiny replica of the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood Sign, safely encased in a glass jar. This sealed terrarium will form its own self-sustaining ecosystem.

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Learn how to create a simple design in CorelDraw to be laser etched onto a metal pendant! The pendant can be used on a necklace or keychain. 

Build a glamorous red carpet statuette from polymer clay. Your customization choices include hair and skin tone as well as attire (gown or suit).

Are you looking for in-depth guidance on your latest project idea? Our skilled volunteer, Andrew, will help you figure out how to use Collaboratory equipment to bring your idea to life.

Join us for a thrilling monster makeup demonstration with special effects company Decimated Designs! A cosmetic artist will demo 3-4 classic horror movie designs on volunteers from the audience.

Join librarian Cindy Haiken on Zoom to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. Once registered, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting via email on the day of the event.

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Create a custom design with pinecones and paint on canvas.

Enter the registration lottery from June 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/9FK1cUcJABTM3WDV8.

This class will cover how to use Cricut Design Space, the software used to create custom designs with the Cricut Maker vinyl cutting machines.

Celebrate summer by painting daisies on a wine bottle.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Create a custom design in CorelDRAW to sublimate onto a can cooler, perfect to use on a hot summer day or at your next outdoor movie night.

Celebrate summer by painting daisies on a wine bottle.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.