The course will meet Monday, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, and 3/10, 6-8p. We all use computers and electronics. But only a few of us know how to connect sensors and small computers to build computer-controlled devices. Wouldn't you like to be one of the brave few? Join us for a gentle introduction to hardware hacking! You…
This stained glass project is designed for first-timers and experienced glass artists alike. A simple yet elegant design, these air plant holders bring the tranquility of nature indoors and soothing color to a sunny window. A healthy air plant (“tillandsia”) is included to make your creation complete and a perfect gift! The holders are designed…
This beginner-friendly class is an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest forms of printmaking. By creating a single-color linocut print, you will learn the basics of relief printing. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, and papers, and you will learn how to prepare your carving block, transfer your…
Spark Makerspace is turning 10! Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating a decade of making! Saturday, June 28, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM an evening filled with magic, artistry, and community spirit Theme & Attire: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Let your imagination run wild! We encourage guests to dress in costume inspired…
Create a one-of-a-kind notebook just in time for gift-giving! In this class, you’ll learn how to cut, fold, and bind paper into a small custom notebook. Covers are made of heavier paper/card stock and should be interesting to look at! Binding can be hand-sewn, machine-sewn, or stapled. Pages can be plain, lines, or printed (I…
This class will provide instruction in the use of the CNC router to create two halves of an ornament "sandwich" which will accept a pre-cut piece of stained glass in a color of the participant's choice. Participants will then glue the halves and add ribbon, taking home a ready-to-hang ornament. The wood outer faces can…
Kids ages 7-12 get ready to make handmade, gift-ready art for friends and family using mixed media and drawing at Spark! Free Workshop. Registration required (space is limited). Donations appreciated LINK! Give your young maker a space to create from the heart this holiday season! In this two-session workshop, kids will design and create mixed…
Make your holidays handmade! Create one-of-a-kind wooden ornaments in this beginner woodturning class. Create festive, handcrafted ornaments while learning the basics of woodturning! In this beginner-friendly class, students will be introduced to turning on a lathe and learn the fundamentals of spindle turning between centers. Each participant will create one or more wooden ornaments, such…
Stained Glass Strip Panels: 2-day workshop for beginners at Spark Makerspace on Tuesday 1/27 & Wednesday 1/28, 10-3p. Two-Day Beginner Workshop! Tuesday 1/27 & Wednesday 1/28, 10-3p. This is a perfect project for those with little or no experience working with stained glass. You will construct a colorful art glass strip panel up to 12…
Stained Glass Strip Panels: 2-day workshop for beginners at Spark Makerspace on Tuesday 1/27 & Wednesday 1/28, 10-3p. Two-Day Beginner Workshop! Tuesday 1/27 & Wednesday 1/28, 10-3p. This is a perfect project for those with little or no experience working with stained glass. You will construct a colorful art glass strip panel up to 12…
Learn the process of turning a wooden bowl. Open to the public (lathe certification for members). Students will be introduced to woodturning on a lathe and learn the intricacies of faceplate turning. Students will be taught the basics of tool sharpening and learn the process of turning a wooden bowl. Students will take the finished…
Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create an air plant holder. This stained glass project is designed for first-timers and experienced glass artists alike. A great class to take with a friend and MAKE together. A simple yet elegant design, these air plant holders bring the tranquility of nature indoors and soothing color to…
No experience needed! Perfect for first-timers, make a stained glass feather in this fun one-day workshop. No experience needed! Perfect for first-timers. Using the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass construction, you will make and take home a unique and colorful stained glass feather. You will learn the basic skills of glass cutting, grinding,…
Take this beginner-level stained-glass workshop, which is perfect for first-timers! Make and take a beautiful “Heart String”! There is no glass cutting required and no experience needed in this beginner-level stained glass workshop. You will choose 3 stained glass hearts from a wide selection of colors and textures. You will learn to apply copper foil,…
Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create a Beetle Bug Pot Hanger In this beginner-level class, you will learn to cut glass, grind, foil, and solder to make two colorful beetles. These fun bugs measure approx. 2.5 x 4" and are designed to hook over the edge of a pot or hang in a…
Attend this beginner-level stained-glass workshop and create a stained-glass honeycomb. Let’s make stained glass honeycombs! We'll create a sparkly suncatcher to hang in a window and celebrate our pollinators. Are you a first-timer? No worries! You will be taught to cut, grind, foil, and solder stained glass to create your piece. This half-day class is…
Make a colorful, hand-stitched fabric bowl using simple sewing techniques. Students will fashion a fabric bowl by overlapping colorful scraps, using the beginner-friendly running stitch. In zen fashion, bits of fabric will be hand-sewn with embroidery floss to create a useful bowl that looks extra special when it is part of a collection. No sewing…
Make a colorful, hand-stitched fabric bowl using simple sewing techniques. Students will fashion a fabric bowl by overlapping colorful scraps, using the beginner-friendly running stitch. In zen fashion, bits of fabric will be hand-sewn with embroidery floss to create a useful bowl that looks extra special when it is part of a collection. No sewing…
No experience needed! Perfect for first-timers, make a stained glass feather in this fun one-day workshop. No experience needed! Perfect for first-timers. Using the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass construction, you will make and take home a unique and colorful stained glass feather. You will learn the basic skills of glass cutting, grinding,…
Attend this beginner-level stained-glass workshop and create a Moon Cat. Attention cat lovers! Make a colorful stained glass crescent moon with a cat perched upon it. In this beginner-level workshop, you will learn the copper foil method of stained glass assembly, including glass cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. Participants will have a choice of 5…
Attend this beginner-level stained-glass workshop and create a stained-glass honeycomb. Let’s make stained glass honeycombs! We'll create a sparkly suncatcher to hang in a window and celebrate our pollinators. Are you a first-timer? No worries! You will be taught to cut, grind, foil, and solder stained glass to create your piece. This half-day class is…
Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create an air plant holder. This stained glass project is designed for first-timers and experienced glass artists alike. A great class to take with a friend and MAKE together. A simple yet elegant design, these air plant holders bring the tranquility of nature indoors and soothing color to…
An interactive 2-part introduction to Python, a general-purpose programming language. 7/12&7/19 Have you ever wanted to learn how to code but didn’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly introduction to Python will help you discover the fundamentals of computer programming through hands-on activities, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. Over the course of this two-part workshop, students…
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
Learn how to build a laminated wooden joiner's mallet. (Member Certification- miter saw, bandsaw, drill press) No prior woodworking experience is required. This class is aimed at the complete woodshop novice. Students will build a laminated wooden mallet using oak and epoxy. At the end of the class, students will take home their mallet. This…
An interactive 2-part introduction to Python, a general-purpose programming language. 7/12&7/19 Have you ever wanted to learn how to code but didn’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly introduction to Python will help you discover the fundamentals of computer programming through hands-on activities, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. Over the course of this two-part workshop, students…
Learn the drypoint printmaking process from start to finish! Features an introduction to the printing press (certification for members) This beginner-friendly class is an introduction to drypoint, an engraving method where an image is drawn into a printing plate with sharp tools. No chemicals are needed to create beautiful intaglio prints that can range from…
Make a handmade set of hardwood coasters in this two-part woodshop class. 2-Parts Monday 8/3 & 8/10 , 5-8p. Create a beautiful handmade set of hardwood coasters while building your woodworking skills! In this two-session workshop, students will learn the process of wood lamination by combining different hardwood strips into a unique patterned design. Participants…
Make a handmade set of hardwood coasters in this two-part woodshop class. 2-Parts Monday 8/3 & 8/10 , 5-8p. Create a beautiful handmade set of hardwood coasters while building your woodworking skills! In this two-session workshop, students will learn the process of wood lamination by combining different hardwood strips into a unique patterned design. Participants…
Attend this beginner-level stained-glass workshop and create a stained-glass honeycomb. Let’s make stained glass honeycombs! We'll create a sparkly suncatcher to hang in a window and celebrate our pollinators. Are you a first-timer? No worries! You will be taught to cut, grind, foil, and solder stained glass to create your piece. This half-day class is…
In this class, you will learn 3D CAD modeling basics (using Onshape). Laptop required. You will learn Parametric CAD basics in this class. Enjoy learning to design a 3D object! This class will take you through the basics of using Onshape CAD software. Specific topics covered in the class: Basic 2D sketching with constraints Extrude…
Learn woodworking skills and build an outdoor folding chair in a day! No prior woodworking experience is required. Build an outdoor folding chair in a day! Students will cut and drill parts to create a folding chair, commonly called a Kentucky Stick Chair. The chair, made out of cedar, is ideal for sitting on a…
Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create a Plant Propagation Station. A great class for beginners! Create a “propagation station” to root your plant cuttings or elegantly show off a single flower. Choose from a large selection of pre-cut premium quality art glass in a myriad of colors. No glass cutting is required in…
In this class, you will learn 3D CAD modeling basics (using Onshape). Laptop required. You will learn Parametric CAD basics in this class. Enjoy learning to design a 3D object! This class will take you through the basics of using Onshape CAD software. Specific topics covered in the class: Basic 2D sketching with constraints Extrude…
An in-depth introduction to sewing, from pattern to finished project. Class takes place Wed night 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, & 11/18, 6-8p In this 5-part introduction class, we will cover all of the basics from the beginning to the end of a project. We will discuss basic tools, purchasing materials, threading the sewing machine, and…
Beginner workshop: Craft a wooden holiday tree and colorful stained glass ornament, combining woodshop and stained glass skills in one day! Combine wood and glasswork in this seasonal decoration! Participants will split the day between the woodshop and the stained glass studio, with a lunch break in between. (We recommend bringing your lunch; there may…
