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Join us for the Maker Days...

The Maker Days series is designed to get you acquainted with the Makerspace at the TCTC Learning Commons. Within this series are events where what you make will help you succeed in school and events where what you make is just for fun. The space is yours to create in, so feel free to work on projects in the Makerspace. 

Register on CampusGroups to access online events and Leading Edge Experience points.  Learn more about the perks of campus engagement. 

Fall 2023 Events

TCTC Tech Toolkit
for Success (ONLINE)

September 7, 12:45pm -  1:35pm
Register Now In this empowering workshop, we’ll dive into some of the essential tools that you will encounter at Tri-County, as well as an overview on how to navigate college applications and how to print. We’ll leave plenty of time for questions and hope to help you discover some tips and tricks to acclimate to the digital learning experience.

Design Your Life:
A Student Planner Event

September 11, 11am - 1pm
Register Now Start the semester with a plan in place. We’ll have tips and tricks for time management and will teach you how to use Makerspace Supplies to create customized planner pages, stickers, planner covers, and labels. Designing your life never looked so good.

Upcycled
Prototyping

September 18, 11am - 1pm
Register Now One person’s trash is another’s treasure. Get creative and use your imagination to make art or inventions out of gently used cardboard, scrap paper, and prototyping supplies in the makerspace. In the process, we’ll review helpful brainstorming, designing, and prototyping skills.

3D Printing 101
(Pendleton)

September 25, 11am - 1pm
Register Now Are you interested in exploring the realm of 3D printing? Current TCTC students can learn how to use a 3D printer and print 3D models. Drop by the Learning Commons Makerspace (Pendleton) to learn the basics of the 3D printing process and unlock the potential to bring your ideas to life. 

3D Printing 101
(ONLINE)
 

September 28,  12:45pm - 1:35pm
Register Now Are you interested in exploring the realm of 3D printing? Current TCTC students can learn how to use a 3D printer and print 3D models. Register on CampusGroups to access the Zoom link to learn about 3D printing.

Relax and Recharge:
A Meditative Maker Monday
(Community Campuses)

October 2, 12:45pm - 1:35pm
Register Now Immerse yourself in creative activities that promote relaxation. We will have a coloring station, puzzles and more to set the tone for a balanced and inspired week.

Relax and Recharge:
A Guided VR Meditation Experience
(Pendleton)

October 2, 12:45pm - 1:35pm
Register Now The Learning Commons on our Pendleton Campus is offering a transformative journey into serenity through the power of virtual realty. For those not interested in VR, we will have stress balls, fidget spinners, a coloring station and more to help you wind down.

Posters that Pop!
Design Resources & Tips
 

October 9, 11am - 1pm
Register Now Posters can be great works of art, powerful communication tools, or, ummm, a requirement for a class. Posters combine practical simplicity with design elegance to capture an audience’s attention. Whether for a course, an event, or just because, stop by the Makerspace in the Learning Commons to learn about design tips, helpful software, and poster supports available for you.

Posters that Pop!
Design Resources & Tips
(ONLINE)

October 12, 12:45pm - 1:35pm
Register Now Posters can be great works of art, powerful communication tools, or, ummm, a requirement for a class. Posters combine practical simplicity with design elegance to capture an audience’s attention. Whether for a course, an event, or just because, in this online workshop show you design tips and free software to make your posters memorable.

All Buttoned Up
 Button Event
 

October 16, 11am - 1pm
Register Now What makes you, YOU? Take a fun personality assessment to learn your personality type and create a customized button. Career and Employability Services will be there to help you match your personality type to career paths that fit you!

3D Printing 102:
Using Supports
(Pendleton)

October 23, 11am - 1pm
Register Now We all need somebody to lean on. We’re putting the spotlight on the critical role of support structures in 3D Printing. You’ll learn about the different kinds of supports, how to add supports to your prints, and how to properly remove supports. No 3D printing experience is necessary, but we recommend you attend 3D Printing 101 or schedule a quick training consult at bit.ly/makerappt.

3D Printing 102:
Using Supports
(ONLINE)

October 26, 12:45pm - 1:35pm
Register Now We all need somebody to lean on. In this online workshop, we’ll summarize the basic process of 3D printing, but we’ll dive deeper into how to get better prints with the use of supports. You’ll learn about the different kinds of supports, how to add supports to your prints, and how properly remove supports post-printing.

Spooky Skills:
Tackling Procrastination

October 30, 11am - 1pm
Register Now Join us for an exhilarating afternoon of creative problem-solving as we confront the ghoulish specter of procrastination head-on. Unleash your motivation and tackle creative projects using Makerspace supplies and equipment, like the 3D printer (Pendleton), raspberry pi kits, electronic cutting and drawing machine, and more. We’ll provide tips and tricks to banish the ghosts of procrastination while we make.

Faces of 3D Scanning
(Pendleton)

November 13, 11am - 1pm
Register Now Did you know you can scan your face and create a mini bobblehead? What about scanning your face to create a customized mask? Silly scans aside, 3D scanning is used for a wide range of applications in manufacturing, architecture, healthcare, and cultural preservation. We’ll discuss how to operate the 3D Scanner, capture detailed 3D models of objects, and explore the post-processing techniques used to refine the scans.

Faces of 3D Scanning
(ONLINE)

November 16, 12:45pm - 1:35pm
Register Now Did you know you can scan your face and create a mini bobblehead? What about scanning your face to create a customized mask? Silly scans aside, 3D scanning is used for a wide range of applications in manufacturing, architecture, healthcare, and cultural preservation. We’ll discuss how to operate the 3D Scanner, capture detailed 3D models of objects, and explore the post-processing techniques used to refine the scans.

Zen Zines:
Make and Take

November 27, 11am - 1pm
Register Now While supplies last - grab a goodie bag filled with inspiring “zines” and valuable self-care information, specially curated to support your well-being amidst the stress of exams. Take a moment for yourself, indulge in self-care, and let the power of “zines” and mindfulness guide you through to the finish line!