Events Archive

Join us for this exciting workshop where you'll learn how to apply custom vinyl decals onto a tote bag. Our Makerspace Mentors will guide you through the process of preparing and applying decals and you will leave with a unique accessory that is both practical and fashionable. No prior experience needed.

Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation to...

Discover the Magic of Laser Cutting: Ever wanted to turn your keys into a personalized style statement? Look no further! Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of laser cutting, where you'll learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects.

Craft Your Signature Keychain: Dive into the process of laser cutting as we guide you through creating wooden keychains. From sleek initials to intricate designs, the possibilities are endless.

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Before our final eco.data.science meetup of the year, we invite the UCSB community for an update on our Planet Labs offerings. The workshop will begin with an introduction to Planet Labs’ satellite imagery, oriented toward new and prospective users. Afterwards, we will have a lightning talk session from 10:30 AM by our current users showcasing their work from the first year of our three year...

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will walk you through making your own scrunchie. No prior sewing experience needed and we will provide all the necessary materials to participate in this tutorial.
Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation to familiarize yourself with the basics of the Makerspace. 
Limited Spots: Secure your spot in this...

Join us outside the Library for a student hip-hop dance performance! 

Inspired by the UCSB Reads 2024 book selection Your Brain On Art: How the Arts Transform Us, students who participated in a free hip-hop dance workshop led by a member of UCSB Untitled Dance Company and Kapatirang Pilipino Modern will perform a groovy combo...

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to model your own nameplate for your desk or door. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind decoration. 

Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation and 3D printing module to familiarize yourself with the basics of the Makerspace and 3D Printing. Find the course at...

Get ready to level up your game night experience! Join us for an evening of friendly competition, creativity, and hands-on fun at our Makerspace Game Night.

This monthly gathering is a celebration of game design and development, where everyone is welcome to play, explore, and share their creations. Drop in and discover a selection of games made right here in the Makerspace - from 3D printed chess to programmable games on the Makey Makey to our custom embroidered board...

This is a two-day workshop on data analysis and visualization with R. We will introduce the R programming language and RStudio, a desktop application for working with R scripts. Lessons and exercises will rely on Tidyverse, a collection of R packages commonly used in data science. By the end, learners will be able to manipulate data the “tidy” way and produce simple plots with ggplot2.

Prerequisites: None 
Registration begins April 8, 2024 8:00AM PST
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They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. They also say that knowledge is the food of the soul. What if you could have both?

Lunch & Learn is a monthly informal seminar series that provides grad students with two important things: free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from their peers from across the campus.

The series is co-sponsored by the ...

Room 1359, the "Fish Bowl"
Sign up for a Book Club

The Library invites you to join a peer-led book club! Each meet up will include a book discussion and related craft activity in conjunction with the UCSB Reads 2024 book Your Brain on Art.  

April 10: Book...

Illuminate your world with the magic of lithophanes! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the fascinating world of circuitry and electronics design as you build your own UCSB-themed lithophane lamp. Using provided materials and tools, you'll learn how to solder a battery, LED, and switch into a custom housing. But the real magic happens when you integrate 3D printed lithophane walls featuring iconic UCSB scenery and landmarks.

By the end of the session...