Makerspace

Welcome to the CMS Makerspace

What exactly is a "Makerspace" in a library?

The maker movement in libraries is about teaching our patrons to think for themselves, to think creatively, and to look for do-it-yourself solutions before running off to the store. In short, a makerspace is a place where people come together for hands on learning and to create with technology.

MONTHLY PROJECTS

August - No Project

September - Toilet Paper Roll Fall Pumpkins w/yarn

October - TBD

November - TBD

December - TBD

January - TBD

February - TBD

March - TBD

April - TBD

May - TBD

Student POP-UP Workshops
1. None Planned Yet

Current Classroom Makerspace Projects

French Class - French Market

Bonjour tout le monde! Our CMS French class is working hard in our Makerspace. They are taking on a delicious challenge by transforming our Makerspace and Library into a bustling French farmers' market by crafting fruits, veggies, and French pastries using their creativity and skills. From colorful paper strawberries and slices of watermelon with paper plates and puff balls to fluffy croissants made of felt, they are bringing the charm of French cuisine to life! They will sell their crafted French food at a French Farmer's Market and —it's going to be magnifique!

Upcycled Button Art

In the Advanced Domestic Arts class, students worked on an innovative upcycled button art project in their classroom makerspace. Each student was provided with a canvas as their base. They started by layering old book pages and fabric scraps onto the canvas using Mod Podge, creating a textured background. Once the background was dry, they began constructing their main design: a tree. The tree's trunk and branches were shaped from additional material and then adorned with an assortment of colorful, recycled buttons. The buttons, varying in size, shape, and hue, became the leaves of the tree, turning what could have been discarded items into a unique and meaningful piece of art. The project not only fostered creativity but also encouraged students to think about sustainability through upcycling.