A room for hands-on projects, the Maker Space is a collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tool. With modular tables and seating for up to 10, the room features a sink and a 50” flat screen TV with current tele-conferencing capabilities. Equipment is free to use, however there may be additional costs for supplies.
Ellie Helm Maker Space
A PLACE TO GATHER, CREATE, INVENT, AND LEARN
Our Maker Space Equipment Includes:
- Button Maker
- Cricut Machine, Mug Press & Hat Press
- Binding Machine
- Die Cutting & Embossing Machine
- Paper Cutter
- Long Armed Stapler
- Basic Tools (screw drivers, hammers)
- Sewing Machines
- Glass Kiln
- Crafting Materials
- Laminator
Monthly Maker Space Activity:
More details on each month’s activity posted monthly at kresspavilion.org/news.
Children are required to have adult supervision at all times.
November: Lip Balm
Open Craft Night – October 28th 5pm
Create your own lip balm with essential oils and natural products.
*this activity will end on Wednesday, November 26th*
December: Fused Glass Ornaments
Open Craft Night – November 25th 5pm
Photos, drawings and images can be fused into glass. Select one of our Door County decals and add it to glass. After firing the decals turn Sepia. All images must be sent in by December 8th.
January: Fused Glass Open Studio
Open Craft Night – December 30th 6pm
February: Alcohol Inks
Open Craft Night – January 27th 5pm
Create one-of-a-kind necklaces using alcohol ink and washers. Learn several methods of applying ink to product different effects. Add beads and charms to create a beautiful piece of wearable art. Alcohol inks stain, wear old clothes.
March: Candle Making
Open Craft Night – February 24th 5pm
Learn how to create candles using soy wax, fragrances, wicks and containers. Recommended for adults and teens.
April: Burlap Crafts
Open Craft Night – March 31st 5pm
Repurpose burlap coffee sacks into a tote bag, apron or basket
May: Fused Glass Votives
Open Craft Night – April 28th 5pm
Create your own design using glass tools to cut shapes. Recommended for adults and teens.
June: Cricut Book Bags
Open Craft Night – May 26th 5pm
Get ready for summer reading by personalizing a canvas book bag. The Cricut will be available to use.
July: Mosaic Magnets
Open Craft Night – June 30th 5pm
Create a unique mini work of art with the Millefiori beads, acrylic square and tweezers.
August: Polymer Clay
Open Craft Night – July 28th 5pm
Polymer clay is a versatile and exciting medium that opens up a world of creative possibilities from jewelry to miniature figurines.
Jeanine Brennan | Maker Space Facilitator
Reading and sharing its joys are her passion. She loves learning new crafts, which is why she enjoys the Egg Harbor’s library’s MakerSpace so much. Jeanine has transitioned from her role as the Egg Harbor Library Branch Manager into the role of Maker Space Facilitator. Jeanine plans and organizes all of the monthly activities taking place within the space. To contact Jeanine with Maker Space questions, eggharbormakerspace@gmail.com