From 3D Printing to Studio recording spaces to Arduino and electronics, TMU Libraries' Digital Media Experience Lab has your creation needs covered. At this interactive tour, DME staff will orient your through our SLC 308 lab space, our workshop offerings, and how to book lab equipment. Noteworthy stops on the tour will be our:

1. Textiles & sewing area.
2. Glowforge laser cutter.
3. 3D printing area.
4. High performance media editing computers.
5. Cricut vinyl cutter.
6. Soldering & electronics workstations.
7. Review of SLC 508 Media Creation Studio (if it's booked we'll show you the equipment types!)
8. Review of audio / video camera equipment from the Library lending program.

Guests will leave this session with an understanding of what types of projects and training supports are possible at the SLC 308 DME lab.

Wishing you knew how to crochet but YouTube tutorials aren’t doing the trick? Come to the DME for a workshop to break into the basics of crochet! In this workshop you will learn how to do four basic stitches, and you’ll bring home a little sample with you. This workshop will provide you with the fundamentals needed to break into any crochet project and pursue your crochet dreams!

Workshop Overview:

This workshop is led by an expert crocheter with years of experience, who will be happy to assist you at any stage of your crochet journey! Skills learned in this workshop include:

• Learn how to chain, single crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet
• Learn how to adjust and maintain yarn tension 
• Learn how to work stitches flat (square or rectangle)

Wish you knew how to make your own scarves and sweaters but have no idea where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Geared towards first-time knitters, in this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of knitting and build up skills that will lead you onto the knitting adventure you’ve always dreamed of!

Workshop overview:

This workshop is led by an experienced knitter who will be happy to guide you along any stage of your knitting journey! Skills taught in this workshop include:

• Learn how to handle the needles and yarn
• Learn how to cast on (start your work)
• Learn how to do the knit stitch

Come drop in with your knitting or crochet projects, all skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never picked up a pair of needles or you’ve been making sweaters for years!! This is an opportunity to hang out, ask questions, and work on projects together. Led by an experienced fibre artist who will be happy to help you with your projects and teach you any new skills you’re interested in learning!