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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!  

Register for Laser Cut Valentine Crafts

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. 

 

Register for Paper Circuitry

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. 

Register for Fun Graphics with Color LCD Displays

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.  

 

Register for Intro to Zotero

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!

 

Register for  Zinemaking

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! 

Register for Creating Timelines with 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! 

Register for Crochet a Granny Square

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! 

Register for Customize a Mug with Sublimation Printing

Tactical Macrame

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

Make a paracord bracelet using macrame knots!  

Register for Tactical Macrame

Grad Student Zine Making Night

Thursday, April 27, 2023, 6:30-8 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! 

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