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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...

Join us at the Makerspace on Earth Day! We will have recycled and reclaimed materials available for students, faculty, and staff to glue onto a community artwork that depicts UCSB’s natural beauty. Let’s create something new while raising awareness of how we can reuse or reduce our waste during the creative process.

This event is cosponsored by Art from Scrap, a non profit organization in Santa Barbara dedicated...

Join us for a guided 3D modeling tutorial on creating beautiful vases and vessels using Autodesk Fusion. During the workshop, our Makerspace Mentors will guide you through the entire 3D modeling process - from sketching your initial design ideas to bringing them to life in 3D. You'll explore techniques for creating elegant organic forms and unique shapes that would be difficult or nearly impossible to achieve through traditional methods.

Once you've finalized your 3D...

Join us at the Makerspace for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects.

Dive into the process of laser cutting as we guide you through creating wooden name tags. From sleek initials to intricate designs, the possibilities are endless.

No Experience Needed: Never touched a laser cutter before? No worries! Our expert guides will walk you through every step, making this workshop perfect for beginners and...

Location: College of Creative Studies

The College of Creative Studies (CCS) and UCSB Reads 2024 invites you to an open studios event hosted by CCS students in the Book Arts, Sculpture, and Painting programs.
 
Details and a map of the studios will be posted soon.
 
This event is in conjunction with this year’s...

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will walk you through a simple sewing project. No prior sewing experience needed.
Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation to familiarize yourself with the basics of the Makerspace. Find the course on Canvas 
Limited Spots: Secure your spot in this exciting workshop! Space is limited, and creativity knows no...