Library Makerspace

Welcome to the Library Makerspace

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Bookable Makerspace Appointments

The Laurier Library Makerspace physical space is currently unavailable. Virtual makerspace services are available.

Virtual Maker Mondays drop-in sessions are continuing from 1pm to 4pm each week. Email Darin White for the Zoom link.

A Facebook group has been set up for sharing projects and connecting with other makers.

If you'd like to consult on a maker project, finding community maker resources, or just ask a question, email Darin White

Additional assistance

Darin White, email dawhite@wlu.ca or send Darin an email by online form
Physical space: Library, main floor, Waterloo campus
Online space: Library Makerspace on Facebook

What we do

The Laurier Library Makerspace is a group of people who keenly make things while learning and teaching hands-on skills across a wide variety of disciplines. Join us! We are keeping the effort going through the pandemic, staying connected, meeting up and teaching and inventing workshops.

This is your makerspace. We are most interested in helping makers make the things they want to make. We’re always happy to welcome newcomers with project ideas, works-in-progress or prospective makers who are just curious to learn a new skill.

Creative student volunteers from many different Laurier programs and groups animate the makerspace, supported by library staff member Darin White. Contact Darin with questions, aspirations, consultations around making and creating.

Connect with us

Email Darin at dawhite@wlu.ca or send Darin an email by an online form
Join and contribute to the Lauier Library Makerspace Facebook group where our makers are posting about their
Maker Monday drop-in: a low-key Zoom session from 1pm to 4pm each week where makers can connect, show off projects, ask questions or just visit. For the Zoom link, email Darin at dawhite@wlu.ca or send Darin an email by an online form

Areas of focus

sewing
knitting
3D design and printing
2D vinyl/paper die cutting
photography & video creation and editing
coding
electronics

Workshops

Intro video editing with Davinci Resolve
3D design and printing (all activity and steps except actual printing)
Photo editing with Lightroom Mobile