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THE STUDIO
All experience levels are welcome to join us, and our Digital Services staff will be in The Studio to help guide you through each step of your project’s creation. Available equipment: • Laser cutter • Embroidery machine • 3D printer • Photo, film, and slide scanner • Sewing machine • Vinyl cutter • The Adobe Creative Suite • VHS-to-digital conversion station
The Studio Hours One-hour in-person or virtual appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. You can make an appointment by emailing us at studio@ wnpld.org or calling us at 847-446-7220. Monday–Thursday 9am–8pm Friday–Saturday 9am–4pm Sunday 1pm–4pm Drop-in Days* Thursday and Friday
*Appointments not needed.
ALL AGES
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 11AM • ALL AGES • THE STUDIO • REGISTER Looking for a fun holiday gift idea? Create a dried soup mixture in a mason jar and custom engrave it on our laser.
Choose Your Own Adventure: Holiday Edition
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1:30PM • ADULTS & TEENS • THE STUDIO • REGISTER SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 3PM • YOUTH • THE STUDIO • REGISTER Choose an item to laser-engrave or embroider to create a unique gift.
Learn to Use the Vinyl Cutter
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 6:30PM • ALL AGES • THE STUDIO • REGISTER Learn how to use the vinyl cutter to create your own stickers, papercrafts, and heat-press vinyl.
Laser Engrave a Customized Luggage Tag
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 4PM • ALL AGES • THE STUDIO • REGISTER Learn to use our design software to create a personalized, sturdy aluminum luggage tag on the laser engraver.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 6PM & 7PM • ALL AGES • THE STUDIO • REGISTER Choose an item to laser engrave or embroider and have it ready for Valentine’s Day!
Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 4PM • ALL AGES THE STUDIO • DROP IN Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day by laser engraving a mason jar and filling it with hot chocolate.
YOUTH
3D Print a Holiday Ornament
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 4PM • YOUTH THE STUDIO • REGISTER Learn to use TinkerCAD to create a personalized holiday ornament for us to print using our 3D printer.
Learn to Use the Embroidery Machine
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 5PM • YOUTH THE STUDIO • REGISTER Learn how to use The Studio's embroidery machine to add some flair to your clothing and fabrics.
ADULT & TEEN
Personalize a Glass Cruet for a Unique Gift
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 3PM • ADULTS THE STUDIO • REGISTER Laser-engrave a glass oil cruet for a creative holiday gift. Then, learn how to create your own flavored cooking oils at home to fill your newly customized bottle.
Embroider a Fleece Throw Blanket
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2PM • ADULTS THE STUDIO • REGISTER Embroider a blanket with a monogram or holiday motif to help you stay warm and cozy.
Laser Engrave a Pair of Champagne Flutes
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1:30PM & 3:30PM ADULTS • THE STUDIO • REGISTER Prepare for your New Year's Eve Festivities by engraving your very own Champagne flutes.
Learn to Use the Embroidery Machine
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 7PM • ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO • REGISTER Learn how to use The Studio's embroidery machine to add some flair to your clothing and fabrics.
Photo Scanning and Retouching
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2PM • ADULTS THE STUDIO • REGISTER THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 10AM • ADULTS THE STUDIO • REGISTER Use The Studio’s high-resolution scanner to digitize your older printed photos. Then, use Photoshop to quickly make color corrections, touch up, and restore the photos for reprinting and archiving.
Poster Screen Printing
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 10AM • ADULTS & TEENS • THE STUDIO • REGISTER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2PM • ADULTS & TEENS • THE STUDIO • REGISTER Learn how to use the vinyl cutter and a screen press to print posters for your next event or to reproduce your own artwork.
Laser Engrave a Cutting Board for Valentine’s Day
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 10AM • ADULTS THE STUDIO • REGISTER Learn to personalize a cutting board to use while preparing your Valentine's Day dinner.
