Tag Archives: Makerspace

Upcycling Showcase

Join Kaitlyn Victorino as she embarks on her Upcycling Showcase Capstone Project. Brainstorm and create prototypes of upcycled items during these workshops:

  • Thur, March 28, 12:15-1:30pm
  • Wed, April 3, 10:30-12:00pm, 1:45-3:00pm
  • Thur, April 4, 12:15-1:30pm
  • Wed, April 10, 10:30-12:00pm, 1:45-3:00pm
  • Thur, April 11, 12:15-1:30pm
  • Wed, April 17, 10:30-12:00pm, 1:45-3:00pm
  • Thur, April 18, 12:15-1:30pm

Location: Lama Library, 1st floor back tables.

Prototypes, research, and student testimonials will be presented during Kapiʻolani Community College’s Earth Week.

For more information, contact kaitlynv@hawaii.edu

Holiday Gift-Giving Crafts – Library Pop-Up Makerspavce

Unplug and de-stress! Make useful, fun, and personalized:
  • Fresh rosemary gift tags
  • Coloring cards and tags
  • Gift boxes from recycled cardstock
Instructors, please let your students know about this free activity. All materials provided.
  • Dec. 4-15, 2017
  • During Library opening hours
  • Lama Library Alcove

Please contact the Library Reference Desk at 734.9359 or kapccref@hawaii.edu for more information

Take a Break. Make Pom-Poms and Paracord Bracelet

Unplug and de-stress, meet our peer mentors and try these Makerspace activities:
  • Make pom-poms keychains, bookmarks, or just create your own collectible pom-pom figure.
  • Make a paracord survival bracelet.
Peer mentors will be at the Makerspace (Library Alcove) on most days to talk story about class registration, financial aid, and tips on succeeding at college.
Dates: May 1 – 12 (during regular Library hours)
Location: Library Alcove
Fun! Free! All materials provided.

Bookbinding at Lama Library – Build-a-Notebook

Make your own collectible notebooks and personalized writing pads using recycled magazines, dot-matrix printer paper and Japanese bookbinding stitches.

A free, fun, easy, and useful sustainability craft for all students, staff, and faculty!

All materials provided or bring your favorite paper to re-use.

Date: From August 22 to September 11, 2015.
Where: Lama Library Alcove.
When: During Library opening hours.

Bookbinding – Build-a-Notebook

Make your own collectible notebooks and personalized writing pads using recycled magazines, dot-matrix printer paper and Japanese bookbinding stitches.

A free, fun, easy, and useful sustainability craft for all students, staff, and faculty!

All materials provided or bring your favorite paper to re-use.

Date: From January 12 to January 23, 2015.
Where: Lama Library Alcove.
When: During Library opening hours.

Sustainable. DIY. Free. All materials provided.

Makerspace: Holiday Crafts in Lama Library

Make your own personalized holiday gift cards, tags, bows, and ornaments using recycled magazines and old library catalog cards at this pop-up makerspace in the Library!

  • Date: From now until Dec. 19 during Library opening hours.
  • Location: Lama Library Alcove.
  • Sustainable. DIY. Free. All materials provided.

Take a Break. Make some Craft.

 Bookbinding: Build-A-Notebook

Make your own collectible notebooks and personalized writing pads using recycled magazines, dot-matrix printer paper and Japanese bookbinding stitches.
A free, fun, easy, and useful sustainability craft for all students, staff, and faculty!
All materials provided or bring your favorite paper to re-use.
Date: From August 25 to September 12, 2014.
Where: Lama Library Alcove.
When: During Library opening hours.