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Are you bored in the house? Tired of feeding your sourdough starter? Looking to safely social distance, but still do something fun? Have you ever wanted to use our 3D Lab, but aren't sure what to make? We now have a fix for your boredom. Introducing #MakersGonnaMake! #MakersGonnaMake are projects that you come in and do in our 3D Lab here at Do Space. We're providing the instructions...

It’s hot outside! That makes it the perfect time to stay inside and learn something new with one of the many webinars Do Space has lined up in July.  Want to learn more about Microsoft Office products? Join our fantastic instructor Julie Dort for a series of webinars with a little bit of something for all levels of experience.  Excel Basics Webinar - Friday, July 10th at 1pm. Learn...

Do you want to sharpen your technical skills? Gain a new job skill? A little worried about leaving your house to do so? It's okay. We've got you covered. Because the uncertainty surrounding in-person meetings this summer, we're taking Hello Code on-line for both the June and July cohorts and you can apply now! Hello Code is for adults interested in exploring career options in the tech...

It’s kind of hard to plan things right now. By the end of May we may be well on our way to something close to normal, or we may still be doing our part to help control the spread of the virus by staying home. But whether you’re at home or getting out and about a bit more, we have some fantastic digital art webinars in May that you don’t want to miss. From Tinkercad, to Photoshop, to Clip...

The kids have been out of school for a month now. You’ve probably been home from work just as long. The risk of being perpetually bored looms. Why not try some of these low-tech maker activities? I’ve focused on two types of supplies that makers usually have floating around the house or can easily be ordered without having to go into a store--yarn and fabric and paper and cardboard. Yarn and...

Are you a graphic designer? Then this blog is probably not for you. You probably have both the design skills and the software knowledge to create sharp, modern looking marketing materials. No, this post is for the rest of us -- for the people who need basic, but sharp looking marketing material. For everyone who may not have quick access to a great graphic designer there's Canva. What is...

It’s spring time! Okay, maybe not today with the cold front that just crawled through and snow and ice in the forecast, but the calendar say it’s spring. And whether you have kids at home who need something to do, or you just need some time away from Zoom, there are some great apps that can help you explore your backyard! iNaturalist - This is one of my favorite apps. I use it when I'm...

Have you found yourself with some time and a burning desire to learn how to use Adobe Indesign? Maybe it’s suddenly been added to your tasks as you navigate working from home? Don’t worry, I can help! Using a carefully curated list of wonderful tutorials on the Adobe website, I will give you a guided tour of how to get up and running with Adobe Indesign in just 5 day--or 5 hours if you...

Keeping kids active and engaged in learning is usually something parents and caregivers need to worry about in the summer months, not now, in March. Thankfully, the Programs team here at Do Space is already researching activities for summer. Here are some of my favorite STEAM based activities, many of which you can do with things you probably already have at home, to keep kids active and engaged...

During summer months we often talk about the summer slide keeping kids actively engaged in learning, even during the summer so they're ready to head back to school in the fall. We never talk about adults, though. Several studies have shown that lifelong learning helps keep us mentally sharp, improve our confidence,  and sharpen our interpersonal, communication and job skills. So, how long...