Library Makerspace | Laurier Library

Our Library Makerspace hosts workshops in 3D design, sewing, electronics, video editing, knitting and much more. We invite all of our makers to be both teachers and learners, sharing their skills and expertise. We have piloted successful integrations with a variety of courses in partnership with faculty. Laurier makers are invited to drop by to chat, ask questions, show off projects and meet other creative makers. Our regular hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 11am and 1pm to 4:30pm. Contact Darin White (dawhite@wlu.ca) for more info.

Welcome to the Library Makerspace

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About the Library Makerspace

The Library Makerspace is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 11am, and 1pm to 4:30pm. We're located on the main level of the Waterloo campus Library building.

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! No experience required: just curiosity. We stay connected, meet up, teach and invent 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

Visit the makerspace: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 11am and 1pm to 4:30pm
Email Darin at dawhite@wlu.ca or send Darin an email by an online form
Join and contribute to the Laurier Library Makerspace Facebook group where our makers are posting about their
Maker Monday drop-in each week where makers can connect, show off projects, ask questions or just visit.

Areas of focus

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

Workshops

Intro video editing with Davinci Resolve
Intro to machine sewing
3D design and printing
Intro diecutting (making stickers)
Photo editing with Snapseed on your phone