Spring 2026 Pop-Up Classes: Do it for the Plot!

Junk Journaling and Vision Boards

  • Wednesday, January 21st, 4-5 PM, LNDL IDEA Space
  • Set your intentions for 2026 by creating a vision board or starting a junk journal! This workshop will provide materials (including journals) and techniques for collaging with found materials (aka junk) and other art supplies.

Letterpress Valentines

  • Friday, February 13th, 1-3 PM, LNDL IDEA Space
  • Stop by the LNDL IDEA Space any time from 1-3 pm on Friday, February 13 to print your own Valentine’s Day cards! We’ll be using our tabletop printing presses—all materials provided, no previous experience required. RSVP encouraged but not required!

Chinese Calligraphy

  • Monday, March 23rd, 4:30-5:30, LNDL IDEA Space
  • Learn how to write Chinese calligraphy! This class will teach both history and technique for practicing this art–no experience necessary!

Intro to Zotero

  • Thursday, March 26th, 4-5 PM, online via Zoom
  • Learn how to use Zotero, a citation manager supported by LNDL!

Bookbinding

  • Thursday, April 9th, 7-9 PM, LNDL IDEA Space
  • See a demo of how to re-bind a softcover book into a special custom hardcover with makerspace equipment, then hand-bind your own notebook! All materials provided, no experience necessary.

Intro to Tinkercad

  • Monday, April 13th, 4-6 PM, LNDL IDEA Space
  • Learn how to get started in TinkerCAD, an online tool for 3D modeling!

Intro to ArcGIS StoryMaps

  • Thursday, April 16th, 4-5 PM, online via Zoom
  • Learn how to create multimedia narrative web displays with ArcGIS StoryMaps, a digital scholarship tool supported by LNDL!

Customize a Mug with Sublimation Printing

  • Thursday, April 30th, 3:30-5 PM, LNDL IDEA Space
  • Learn the science behind sublimation printing and customize your own coffee mug–all materials (including mugs) will be provided!

AI Tools and Genealogy Research

  • Date and time TBD–stay tuned!
  • This student-led presentation will show how AI tools can be used in genealogical research.