Upcoming Events

Join us on March 24 from 2-3:30PM for Grieving and Making: Wellness in the Makerspace. In this session, we will explore the connection between art and grief by decorating picture frames. Whether you want to share about your loss or simply create amongst others, this program is here to help you navigate grief through creativity. Professionals from the UGA Health Center will be in attendance.

Participants will learn basic 3D modeling and how to independently operate the MakerBot Sketch Print 3D Printers and Ultimaker Cura Software from an undergraduate peer. Work is completed through self-paced, online modules and a quiz followed by a hands-on session to learn how to safely operate the 3D printers and use the printing software.

Join the UGA Special Collections Libraries and the UGA Libraries Student Success Team for a night of games on Tuesday, March 24th from 5:00-7:00PM in the Sidney Samuel Thomas Reading Room at the Miller Learning Center (MLC). Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided.

At the event we will hear lightning talks (3 minutes) on five historic games from students in Dr. Akela Reason's "Hands-on Public History" HIST 4760/6760. Following this introduction, students in the course will lead play on replica games represented in the holdings of the UGA Special Collections Libraries. 

Join members of the Research and Computational Data Management (RCDM) team for walk-in research data consultations in the Data Studio @ Main and the McBay Science Library on Wednesdays from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Team members are available to assist UGA faculty, students, and staff with topics including:

Learn how to engrave and cut materials like wood, fabric, and acrylic with

Use patterning and Makerspace sewing machines to make your own cotton canvas tote bag! No experience necessary and all materials provided. 

Using acrylic paint, learn how to add color and detail to 3D printed figurines. 
Figurines and paint will be provided by the Makerspace. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on! 

Craft your own one of a kind headband using buttons and 3d printed charms! All materials provided, no experience necessary. 

Join the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies for an afternoon of family fun highlighting the newest feature exhibition, Beyond the ’96 Games: Atlanta’s Olympic Legacy. Craft your own Olympic torch, explore the gallery, enjoy story time, and other Olympic-inspired activities.  

This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available for visitors in the Hull Street Deck.

Participants will learn basic 3D modeling and how to independently operate the MakerBot Sketch Print 3D Printers and Ultimaker Cura Software from an undergraduate peer. Work is completed through self-paced, online modules and a quiz followed by a hands-on session to learn how to safely operate the 3D printers and use the printing software.