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Creating Personalised Outdoor Gear and Outfits | Makers Next Door
Creating Personalised Outdoor Gear and Outfits | Makers Next Door
Ever wanted to DIY your own outfit or gear? Here’s how two MakeIT participants picked up new tinkering skills to create personalised items.
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 20, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Precision: 5 Laser Cutter Crafts for Your Home
Unlocking the Power of Precision: 5 Laser Cutter Crafts for Your Home
Find out how a laser cutter can empower you to exercise your imaginations and craft personalised items for your home!
Public Libraries Singapore
Aug 23, 2023
Conscious Fashion with library@orchard’s Resident, Raeann Heng
Conscious Fashion with library@orchard’s Resident, Raeann Heng
In our increasingly hectic world, fashion choices matter. Meet our artist-in-residence and find out how to make conscious fashion choices.
Public Libraries Singapore
Jul 19, 2023
Unleash the Paw-sibilities! Fun and Simple 3D-Printed Items for Your Fur Kid
Unleash the Paw-sibilities! Fun and Simple 3D-Printed Items for Your Fur Kid
From fun toys to food trays, here are some easy items that you can 3D print for your four-legged friends!
Public Libraries Singapore
Jun 14, 2023
A Modern Take on Chinese Calligraphy with library@orchard’s Resident, Elaine Chan
A Modern Take on Chinese Calligraphy with library@orchard’s Resident, Elaine Chan
Meet Elaine Chan, a self-taught Chinese calligraphy artist, and find out how she incorporates a modern twist to her artform.
Public Libraries Singapore
May 3, 2023
Makers Next Door: Meet Norman, Maker Coach in MakeIT at Punggol
Makers Next Door: Meet Norman, Maker Coach in MakeIT at Punggol
Meet Norman Chew, a MakeIT Maker Coach and find out what you can expect from the makerspace at Punggol Regional Library!
Public Libraries Singapore
Apr 24, 2023
Learn to MakeIT: A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Digital Wearables (Part 1)
Learn to MakeIT: A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Digital Wearables (Part 1)
If you’ve been wanting to pick up sewing but are unsure of where to start, check out our guide to creating your own unique wearables.
Public Libraries Singapore
Feb 20, 2023
Makers Next Door: Meet Jayne, Aspiring Maker And Peanuts Enthusiast
Makers Next Door: Meet Jayne, Aspiring Maker And Peanuts Enthusiast
Find out how the 23-year-old learnt to use the laser cutter, and her journey creating the entire set of Peanuts characters using the 3D…
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 25, 2023
On Saori Weaving with library@orchard’s Resident, Natalia Tan
On Saori Weaving with library@orchard’s Resident, Natalia Tan
What exactly is Saori weaving and how does Natalia use it to co-create with others and reduce textile waste?
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 11, 2023
Embrace the Learning Curve: Volunteer Philip Au on Teaching Videography
Embrace the Learning Curve: Volunteer Philip Au on Teaching Videography
Learn how the cross-pollination of his experiences has helped him to develop teaching techniques for his classes.
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 14, 2022
Makerspaces: What They Are and How You Can Benefit from Them
Makerspaces: What They Are and How You Can Benefit from Them
More than just places that offer easy access to tools and equipment, makerspaces are places that foster curiosity and creativity.
Public Libraries Singapore
Nov 16, 2022
Makers Next Door: Creating Robots with Steve Tam in a Galaxy Not So Far Away
Makers Next Door: Creating Robots with Steve Tam in a Galaxy Not So Far Away
After countless hours revising his designs at the library makerspace, Steve is now the proud owner of a fully functional R2-D2 replica.
Public Libraries Singapore
Sep 14, 2022
How to Make a Pop-Up Greeting Card with a Digital Cutting Machine
How to Make a Pop-Up Greeting Card with a Digital Cutting Machine
Take your card-making to the next level with pop-up cards! They may look complex, but can easily be made with the right tools.
Public Libraries Singapore
Aug 22, 2022
Makers Next Door: Meet Uncle Andrew, 3D Pen Artist
Makers Next Door: Meet Uncle Andrew, 3D Pen Artist
The 66-year-old retiree is a 3D Pen Master to his colleagues — find out how he got started, and the tips he has to share with new creators!
Public Libraries Singapore
Jun 23, 2022
Makers Next Door: Meet High-Tech Lantern Maker Tan Yen Kim
Makers Next Door: Meet High-Tech Lantern Maker Tan Yen Kim
Chinese New Year may have passed, but Yen Kim holds fond memories of the holiday for having picked up lantern making with a high-tech…
Public Libraries Singapore
May 23, 2022
Origami Sessions with Benjamin Tan, Library Volunteer
Origami Sessions with Benjamin Tan, Library Volunteer
Is that a bird? Is that a plane? Meet Benjamin, who has been folding paper models since he was 17, and now teaches it at our libraries!
Public Libraries Singapore
May 11, 2022
Makers Next Door: Meet Sustainable Tailor, Mel
Makers Next Door: Meet Sustainable Tailor, Mel
He’s no stranger to turning old clothes and curtains into four separate garments (with pockets)!
Public Libraries Singapore
Apr 25, 2022
On Rattan Weaving with library@orchard’s Resident, Ng Si Ying
On Rattan Weaving with library@orchard’s Resident, Ng Si Ying
We speak to Si Ying to find out more about her experience as the artist-in-residence from January to March at library@orchard.
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 23, 2022
Robots That Teach You Coding: Qdee and mBot
Robots That Teach You Coding: Qdee and mBot
Small but mighty, these nifty robots will help you make sense of computer programming.
Public Libraries Singapore
Feb 21, 2022
Book It Out: The Many Uses of the Humble Candle
Book It Out: The Many Uses of the Humble Candle
Candles can come in handy in many ways. Which of these are you aware of?
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 24, 2022
Meet the Artist-Makers from Fertile Art Refinery
Meet the Artist-Makers from Fertile Art Refinery
What happens when you put a group of artists in a makerspace and teach them how to 3D print, code and use other crafting technologies?
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 19, 2022
Makers Next Door: Meet Designer-Artist, Bao Songyu
Makers Next Door: Meet Designer-Artist, Bao Songyu
Known for his work in 3D printing and robotics, Bao creates interactive installations through which people can learn about 3D printing.
Public Libraries Singapore
Nov 10, 2021
4 Unique Creations to Make with 3D Printing
4 Unique Creations to Make with 3D Printing
Want something a bit more personalised? Create items that match your needs with 3D printing!
Public Libraries Singapore
Oct 13, 2021
Digital Art Therapy with Ivan Chew, Library Volunteer
Digital Art Therapy with Ivan Chew, Library Volunteer
We speak to Ivan Chew, founder of the Digital Art Club at Yishun Public Library, on how this learning community keeps itself busy.
Public Libraries Singapore
Sep 22, 2021
Is Something Broken? Fix It with 3D Printing!
Is Something Broken? Fix It with 3D Printing!
Nothing lasts forever. The items that you’ve come to love will eventually break or become faulty. 3D printing is here to save the day.
Public Libraries Singapore
Sep 15, 2021
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