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Maker Lab
We’ve fully integrated our desktop fabrication machines into Studio 300. Take advantage of this DIY maker technology by:
- Completing a Studio 300 Orientation
- Attending a separate safety instruction session
- Getting detailed machine instruction before use from our staff.
After that, you may stop by and use the embroidery, vinyl cutting, 3D carving and 3D printing machines anytime Studio 300 is open. No appointments necessary!
Meet Our Machines
Our collection of desktop fabrication machines are miniature factories that will open new avenues for exploration, custom design and prototyping. Bring your idea to Studio 300’s Maker Lab, develop it with our computer design applications, and then manufacture a completed version using these machines.
Carvey CNC Desktop Fabricator
CR-10 3D Printer
Brother SE-400 Embroidery Machine
KNK Zing Air Vinyl Cutter
Silhouette CAMEO
Show Off Your Stuff
Show us what you made in the Maker Lab by uploading a photo or using #fplmaker on social media. We’ll share your work right here.
Maker Events
Annual Events
- Maker Faire: Saturday, March 21, 1–4 p.m.
Each year we bring together the newest tech and help our community explore what it means to be a maker with a variety of hands-on activities for the entire family. Programs include robotics, fabrication, coding, building challenges and more. Check out photos from Maker Faire 2019!
- Make-a-Mess Fest: Thursday, July 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Outside summer STEAM activities are a messy good time! Join us for wet n’ wild maker fun. Be sure to stop by the Bookmobile while you’re here to check out materials and sign up for Summer Adventure. This is an outdoor event, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.
STEAM & Maker Events by Age
Maker Resources
Browse our collections of physical material to help with your maker projects. If you see something you like, you can request it using your library card:
STEAMboxes
Our STEAMboxes have been carefully designed to educate and entertain the curious minds of K–12 students. Each kit focuses on a different science, technology, engineering, art or math topic and includes equipment and instructions for hands-on activities. Select a category below to view kits in our online catalog.
Tinker Technology Troupe
You can bring Fountaindale’s Tinker Technology Troupe to your school or community event! We love spreading the joy about the maker movement by offering programs for all ages.
Here’s just a small selection of our programming ideas:
- Robotics
- Desktop Fabrication (Vinyl Cutting, 3D Printing)
- Coding
- Career/STEAM Fairs
Our maker programs are so flexible we can fit almost any need: in-school, after school, a special one-day event or even host in our Studio 300 space. Don’t see what you need here? Just ask!