Curious about the Fab Lab? Got an idea and don’t know where to start with the design process? Learn about the Fab Lab’s hardware, software, and prototyping tools and why they are useful, as well as Fab Lab safety. This hour-long Fab Lab orientation allows you to access the Fab… Read More
Build large prototypes on the Shopbot! This computer numerically controlled router can cut and engrave large sheets of plywood and plastic as well as precisely carve soft metal like aluminum and copper circuit boards. This session will cover software, safety, and basic operations of the machine. Prerequisites: Polsky Exchange Membership,… Read More
Learn to carve 3D shapes out of materials like wood, plastic, and soft metals like aluminum. The X-Carve is also great for etching custom circuit boards. We’ll work with the easy-to-use Easel software, making this a great introduction to the world of computer numerical control. Prerequisite: Polsky Exchange Membership, Fab… Read More
Learn to use our Lulzbot Mini desktop 3D Printer to make your own plastic prototypes. This session will cover basic 3D design in TinkerCAD, and the printing process with Cura. Bring your laptop to design and slice your own model to print later. Participants will need to make a free… Read More
Curious about the Fab Lab? Got an idea and don’t know where to start with the design process? Learn about the Fab Lab’s hardware, software, and prototyping tools and why they are useful, as well as Fab Lab safety. This hour-long Fab Lab orientation allows you to access the Fab… Read More
Learn how to cut and engrave a variety of materials with our laser cutter to prototype packaging, enclosures, and more! This class will get you started using the laser cutter safely. Prerequisite: Polsky Exchange Membership, Fab Lab 101
Curious about the Fab Lab? Got an idea and don’t know where to start with the design process? Learn about the Fab Lab’s hardware, software, and prototyping tools and why they are useful, as well as Fab Lab safety. This hour-long Fab Lab orientation allows you to access the Fab… Read More
Create intricate designs in adhesive-backed vinyl for custom graphics and branding on the Fab Lab’s vinyl cutter! This class introduces the software and basic operations of the machine. Prerequisite: Polsky Exchange Membership, Fab Lab 101
Adobe Illustrator is a powerful, flexible program for making 2D vector graphics. Learn the basics to create designs you can cut with the Fab Lab’s vinyl cutter, laser cutter, and computer numerically controlled routers. Illustrator is great for designing logos, too. Participants will need to bring a laptop with Illustrator… Read More
Curious about the Fab Lab? Got an idea and don’t know where to start with the design process? Learn about the Fab Lab’s hardware, software, and prototyping tools and why they are useful, as well as Fab Lab safety. This hour-long Fab Lab orientation allows you to access the Fab… Read More
The E-Commerce Learning Lab will launch in May 2023 to help entrepreneurs add e-commerce capabilities to their businesses. Business owners are invited to attend this information session to learn more about this no-cost, year-long program, and apply at https://airtable.com/shrC03ztwqGaJJnDN. This program is for small businesses seeking to add or increase… Read More
Entrepreneurs who have been operating their businesses, as well as those with brand new ideas and ventures, are welcome to join licensed attorneys to establish their legal Illinois entities. Attorneys will advise on entity choice and help founders prepare organization or incorporation filings for the Illinois Secretary of State. The Polsky… Read More