Try coding, sewing, quilting, 3D printing and more in these stress-free events designed to spark creativity and fun for a variety of ages.
Ask a Sewing Mentor
Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens. Check our event calendar for current listings.
Craft & Hobby (online)
Unlock your creative potential with Craft & Hobby, the largest resource of video-on-demand learning in the craft and hobby space. Learn at your own pace with step-by-step tutorials in 20 creative interests, including sewing. Grab your library card and start on our website under Research Tools, find Craft & Hobby.
Code Club
Join us on the first Tuesday each month to meet with other coders, work on projects and learn new tricks in computer programming. Registration required. For youth ages 8–16.
Farmington
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Registrations begin Jan. 6.
Tuesday, March 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Feb. 3.
Tuesday, April 7, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Registration begins March 10.
Tuesday, May 5, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Registration begins April 7.
DIY: Lounge Pants
Sew your own pair of casual lounge or pajama pants in this hands-on class designed for beginning sewists. Supply list will be emailed ahead of class. Registration required. For adults.
Farmington
Saturday, Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Registrations begin Jan. 10.
Design a Card
Learn how to design and cut out custom cards using a Silhouette Cameo. Registration required. For adults.
Wescott
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 13.
Sewing Machine 101: Mastering the Basics
Unleash your inner tailor during this class designed for beginners. Get comfortable with a sewing machine and learn the basics of threading, winding the bobbin and sewing straight stitches while completing a simple, satisfying project. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For adults.
Kaposia
Tuesday, March 3, 6–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Feb. 3.
Pleasant Hill
Thursday, May 7, 5:30–7 p.m. Registration begins April 9.
Inver Glen
Tuesday, May 19, 6–7:30 p.m. Registration begins April 21.
Galaxie
Saturday, May 23, 2–3:30 p.m. Registration begins April 25.
3D Print a Keychain
Learn how to create models for 3D printing using the free 3D modeling program Tinkercad. This month, participants will design a custom keychain. These models may be printed later using a 3D printer in any Dakota County Library iLAB. Registration required. For adults.
Wescott
Tuesday, March 10, 6–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Feb. 10.
Design and Make Your Own Decals
Learn how to design and cut out decals using our Silhouette Cameo. This month participants will design decal stickers. Registration required. For adults.
Wescott
Tuesday, April 14, 6–7:30 p.m. Registration begins March 17.
Get Creative with Tinkercad: 3D Modeling for Beginners
Ignite your imagination by exploring the exciting world of 3D design with TinkerCAD through this introduction just for beginners. Learn to navigate the intuitive interface, manipulate shapes and create your very own unique 3D models ready for digital sharing or 3D printing. Presented by Make with Sam. For adults.
Robert Trail
Thursday, April 30, 6–7:30 p.m. Registration begins April 2.
DIY: Wool Penny Rugs
Cozy up to some old-fashioned, scrap-busting wool applique techniques to make a festive table runner, coasters, or centerpieces. Learn to use an AccuQuilt machine for faster prep work. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 12 and up.
Farmington
Saturday, May 23, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Registration begins April 25.