Workshop
Welcome to Providence Public Library’s (PPL) Workshop. Our mission is to be a community space for creativity, collaboration, exploration, and innovation.
The Workshop is a multi-purpose educational space, specifically designed to support collaborative community-based and hands-on experiential learning for all ages. It is a hub for both formal and informal learning opportunities where patrons can utilize maker tools and technologies during Community Makerspace hours.
The Workshop hosts a range of events, workshops, and classes and new opportunities are being added all the time. Be sure to check here and the Events Calendar for the latest information on what is going on in the Workshop.
Contact
Yasmine Hassan
Maker Education Manager
yhassan@provlib.org
Kate Aubin
Director of Youth Services
kaubin@provlib.org
Community Makerspace & Trainings
During Community Makerspace hours, the public is welcome to drop in to utilize the MakerSpace and learn how to use the tools and equipment through hands-on, experiential learning. The Maker Education Manager is available during Community Makerspace hours to assist in learning and to answer questions.
Community Makerspace: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 2:30 - 4:30 PM.
Makerspace Equipment
- Embroider clothing/fabric using our Brother SE 1900 Embroidery Machine
- Use our Sewing MachinesÂ
- Use our SINGER | S0230 Serger Overlock Machine
- Use Silhouette Cameo Machine or Cricut Machine to vinyl cut both stickers and heat press vinylÂ
- Sublimate* on mugs using our Cricut Mug Press or Epson ET-2760 Sublimation Printer
- Make custom buttons using our American Button Machines (1”/1.5”/2.5”)
- Laser cut or engrave on wood, acrylic or glass using our Epilog Laser Mini Cutter
- 3D print on one of our 3D printers (FlashForge Creator Pro 2, Ender 5)
- Create 2D stop motion animations using our Gif-O-Graf
- Record and edit audio in our Sound Studio
*Want a explanation on Sublimation? Check out this video!
Interested in purchasing materials for the Workshop? Visit our Wishlist page!