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Spring 2023 Pop-Up Class Series

This semester's pop-up classes will take place virtually and in-person, promising a wide variety of new skills and knowledge! The following pop-up classes are open to the Loyola and Notre Dame communities. If you have any questions, ideas for potential pop-up classes, or would like to teach a future class, contact Clara Love at cmlove @loyola.edu.

Be sure to register by close of day before classes to receive Zoom link.

Laser Cut Valentine Crafts

Monday, February 13, 2023, 4-5 pm
In Person at LNDL Innovation Station
Instructor: Youlanda Halterman

Learn about the Laser Cutter and make a Valentine’s Day themed laser cut tic-tac-toe game!

Paper Circuitry

Monday, February 20, 2023, 5-6 pm
In Person at LNDL IDEASpace
Instructor: Suzanne Keilson

Make greeting cards, gifts, and decorations which incorporate paper circuits using copper tape, and paper engineering. The skillful placement of cuts and folds can yield remarkable results.

Fun Graphics with Color LCD Displays

Thursday, February 23, 2023, 5-6 pm
In Person at LNDL IDEASpace
Instructor: David Hoe + Loyola IEEE Club

Learn how to interface a small color LCD screen to an Arduino microcontroller and how to display fun shapes and texts on it. No prior experience required.

Intro to Zotero

Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 6-7 pm
Zoom
Instructor: Jaimee McRoberts

Learn how to use Zotero, a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.

Zinemaking

Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 4-5:30 pm
In Person at LNDL IDEASpace
Instructor: Mallory Walker

A zine (pronounced “zeen”) is a small-batch, self-published DIY magazine made popular in the 1990s in punk subcultures as a way to share information and ideas amongst local communities. This workshop will take you through the origin of zines and zine culture and teach you the basics of zine creation. By the end of the pop up, you’ll have one “master flat” to photocopy and share with the world!

Creating Timelines with ArcGIS StoryMaps

Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 6-7 pm
Zoom
Instructor: Clara Love

Learn how to create interactive virtual timeline exhibits using ArcGIS StoryMaps!

Crochet a Granny Square

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 4-5pm
In Person at LNDL IDEASpace
Instructor: Amanda Kramer

Learn to crochet a granny square! Granny squares can be combined to create all kinds of crochet projects. No experience required!

Customize a Mug with Sublimation Printing

Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 4-5 pm
In Person at LNDL IDEASpace with outdoor demonstration
Instructor: Nicky McDougal and Youlanda Halterman

Learn about the scientific phenomenon of sublimation, then use sublimation printing to customize a mug!

Tactical Macrame

Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 4-5 pm
In Person at LNDL IDEASpace
Instructor: Kate Newton

Make a paracord bracelet using macrame knots!

Grad Student Zine Making Night

Thursday, April 27, 2023, 6:30-8 pm
In Person at LNDL IDEASpace
Instructor: Mallory Walker

Past Pop-Up Classes

Fall 2022

Intro to Zotero
Intro to Canva
The Art of Making Bread
Artificial Intelligence and Amazon Web Services
Wearable Electronics
Tinker with Adafruit Playground Express
Intro to Digital Mapping in ArcGIS
Intro to ArcGIS StoryMaps
Make a Quilt Square
Zine Making

Spring 2022

The History of Video Games
The Art of Making Bread
Tinker with Adafruit Circuit Playground Express
Playing in Adoptable Data Sets
Intro to Zotero
ArcGIS StoryMaps

Fall 2021

Basic Amazon Cloud (AWS)
adafruit Circuit Playground Express
Introduction to Sew ART
Recycled Paper Making
History of Video Games
Creating Digital Maps in ArcGIS
ArcGIS StoryMaps

Spring 2021

Using the SmartMarker
Design to 3D Print a Customized Keychain using TinkerCad
Intro to ArcGIS
The Creative Cloud
Wild Fermentations: The Art of Making Bread
ArcGIS StoryMaps
Copyright for Creators: Music and Sampling
Laser Engraving a Photo
Pandemic Pizza
Copyright for Creators: Graphic Arts and Design
Laser Engraving Vector Graphics
Learn the Basics of Amazon Cloud (AWS) and Explore Simple Artificial Intelligence Widgets

Fall 2020

Smartmarker
Mask Making
Photography with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Games as a new literacy tool: Teaching and Learning Through Games and Virtual Reality Technology
Working with Fonts in Cricut Design Space
Learn the Basics of Amazon Cloud (AWS) and Explore Simple Artificial Intelligence Widgets
Sticker Making with Cricut Print Then Cut
Velfie Videography with Adobe Premiere Rush
Creating Digital Maps in ArcGIS
ArcGIS StoryMaps
Pandemic Pizza: Because it's better than frozen!
Getting Started with RDWorks and Laser Cutting
Create a Dancing Robot with the Society of Women Engineers
Designing for Social Media with Adobe Spark
Learn to Knit

Spring 2020

Adobe Premiere Rush
Wild Fermentations: The Art of Making Bread
AI Petting Zoo
Creating Maps for Fun and Research: GIS for Beginners
Getting Started with Cricut Design Space
Learn the Basics of Amazon Cloud (AWS) and Explore Simple Artificial Intelligence Widgets

Fall 2019

Drones, 3D modeling, and 3D printing
VR Cheap and Easy: Google Cardboard and Classroom Applications
Adobe Premiere Pro
Health Making
Wild Fermentations: The Art of Making Bread
Adobe Photoshop
Lego Mindstorms
Internet-of-Things (IoT) Basics using Arduino Microcontrollers
Metal Art Welding
Creating 360 degree Videos for Teaching

Spring 2019

QuickStart Class - Adobe Creative Cloud
Making for the Health and Life Sciences
Wild Fermentations: The Art of Making Bread
QuickStart Class - Adobe Spark
Adobe Lightroom
3-D Printing: New Dimensions for Teaching & Learning
Internet of Things (IoT) Workshop
Explore the Universe with Virtual Reality
Learning LabVIEW: An Introduction
Paper Engineering
Getting Started with Cricut Design Space and Cricut Maker
Learning LabVIEW: Working with Arduino Microcontrollers

Fall 2018

Wild Fermentations - The art of making bread
Art Welding Training with LOYOLA Engineering
Wearable Electronics
Indoor Drone Racing
Internet of Things (IoT) Workshop
Enter the Maker: Unleash Your Creativity and Rule the World (or at Least, Your Classroom)!
Adobe Lightroom : Image Enhancement & Photo Management Like a Boss
Paper Engineering