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1 hour
This orientation is required to participate in any activity, event, or workshop at the Dance Studio, Fabrication Lab or Studios. The first step before using any Labs equipment. The Labs are designated for use by persons aged 13 and older. Children between 6-12 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
During the brief orientation, you'll be introduced to the Lab's policies and procedures. Labs staff will check your ID and give you an electronic Participant Release Form to sign.
1 hour
Learn how to use the Ultimaker 3 in an hour long class. After the machine orientation, you will be eligible to reserve time on the Fabrication Lab's 3D printers. Please arrive promptly at the start time of the class to ensure participation.
Please note that a Lab Orientation must be completed prior to the machine orientation. For any questions, email Labs.DCPL@dc.gov.
1 hour
If you feel like it's time to refresh your knowledge, improve your skills, and gain a better understanding of a tech issue, this workshop series is for you. Each week we cover a different topic. Though it suits different learning levels, this workshop series, open to all adults, has been developed especially for older adults who consider themselves beginners. Registration is required for each event. You'll receive the schedule of topics upon registration.
1 hour
Whoever said learning cannot be fun?! This one-hour- long workshop is divided into two 30-minute parts. During the first part, we cover one of the DC Public Library's goDigital resources and during the second part we dance! Yes, we'll dance each week to a different playlist created on Freegal (another goDigital resource). Registration is required for each event. You'll receive the schedule of topics upon registration.
1 hour
Don't Toss It! Fix it! A FREE do-it-together networking event around sustainability & repair.
Bring your bicycle, small appliances, electronics & toys, or garments. Network & learn how to disassemble, troubleshoot & if possible, repair your bicycle, item or garment. Workspace & basic hand tools provided.
Bicycle repair will occur outside MLK Library. This event has two (2) arrival times, please choose your preferred time.
Fix-It DC is a DOEE program hosted at the Labs.
1 hour
In this one-hour-long workshop, learn how to maximize your smart device's camera and improve your photography skills by applying easy-to-follow tips. Photo basics, learning the controls, and picture composition are among the areas covered. Have your smartphone device charged and get ready to have fun! To maximize your learning experience, you should have a basic comfort level using your smartphone. Space is limited. Registration is required.
1 hour
Do you have boxes with photographs and slides in your basement or attic? Have you always wanted to surprise your loved ones with a family video, but you don't know where to start? Take this on-line workshop and learn your first steps. You will learn principles of personal archiving and learn more about equipment and free resources available to digitize your photographs and documents. Space is limited. Registration is required.
1 hour
Register for this one-hour-long workshop to learn more about the art of podcasting. The workshop is for beginners and those who are interested in podcasting as a form of storytelling. The workshop is divided into two parts. In the first part, the instructor will cover "theory" and answer the questions: Who, Why, How? In the second part of workshop, the instructor will demonstrate how to create and publish podcasts with Anchor, a free online tool. Space is limited. Registration is required.
1 hour
Register for this one-hour-long workshop to learn more about audio recording and audio editing. The workshop is for beginners and those who are interested in audio storytelling. The workshop is divided into two parts. In the first part, the instructor will cover "theory." In the second part of workshop, the instructor will demonstrate how to create and publish podcasts with Audacity, a free online tool. Space is limited. Registration is required.
1 hour
Enter the world of coding and interactive problem solving through the Scratch door. Developed at MIT, Scratch, a coding language with a simple visual interface, will help you ease into the world of coding. Register for this one-hour-long workshop to learn more about Scratch and take your fist steps in creating digital stories, games, and animations. Space is limited. Registration is required.
3 hours
This session lasts three (3) hours and is do-it-yourself (DIY) recording studio reservation. Please do not save any recordings to the Studio’s iMac. Save your recordings and files to your cloud or personal storage device. Remember to delete any personal recordings or files from the Studio iMac.
Please limit yourself to two (2) appointments per 30 days. No back-to-back appointments at this time.
3 hours
Appointments are 3hrs; max capacity 8. Participants must sign a Participant Release Form. Commercial use is prohibited. The Studio has AV system, projector, portable dance barres, & wall-to-wall mirror. Participants must bring equipment/cables: laptops and other devices with auxiliary, HDMI, USB, or VGA ports. Use of AV system is facilitated by Labs staff. The Studio is unfurnished and visible to the public. Please limit yourself to 2 appointments per 30 days. No back-to-back sessions at this time.
2 hours
Appointments are two (2) hours; maximum capacity is five (5). Participants must sign a Participant Release Form. Commercial use is prohibited. The Band/Voice Practice Studio has two (2) tables, five (5) chairs, ten (10) wall power outlets and four (4) floor power outlets. Participants must bring their own musical equipment. Please limit yourself to 2 appointments per 30 days.
