Instructor Maker Bootcamp with CATalyst Studios

Join us for Instructor Maker Bootcamp with CATalyst Studios!

These six workshops introduce how you can partner with librarians at CATalyst Studios to incorporate hands-on learning and maker-based literacies into your courses. Each workshop highlights a specific tool or craft available at CATalyst Studios, including examples of existing instructor collaborations, best practices, and hands-on training or certification.

You are not required to attend all six workshops- feel free to register for whichever workshops interest you.  

Most workshops have technology requirements. Please review the notes so you can arrive prepared.

Workshop Schedule:

• September 26th: 3D Printing 
  • An introduction to the applications for 3D design and 3D printing, followed by a 3D printing certification.
    • Note: This workshop requires a laptop.
• October 10th: Laser Cutting & Engraving
  • Discover how classes use laser engraving to explore history, art, and culture, then get your certification in laser cutting.
    • Note: This workshop requires a laptop and will use Adobe Illustrator. Request an Adobe Creative Cloud & Stock license and install Illustrator before the workshop.
• October 24th: Vinyl cutting & Sticker Printing
  • Explore how courses use the vinyl cutters at CATalyst to create stickers and silkscreen stencils, then create customized stickers.
    • Note: This workshop requires a laptop and will use Adobe Illustrator. Request an Adobe Creative Cloud & Stock license and install Illustrator before the workshop.
• November 7th: Podcasting & Music Production
  • Discuss how podcasting and audio recording can enrich research outputs and learn how to use the podcasting station at CATalyst Studios.
    • Note: This workshop requires a laptop.
• November 21st: Zines, Scrap Art & Collage
  • Learn how classes use zines and other design projects as alternatives for, or a supplement to, written assignments. Includes the opportunity to make a zine, a found object artwork, and a collage.
    • Note: Basic supplies will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own photos, magazines, and other materials if you’d like to.
• December 5th: Virtual Reality, Volumetric Scanning, & 360° Cameras
  • Hear how instructors are making use of VR, volumetric scanning, and 360° cameras to enhance courses, and learn how to use this extended reality (XR) equipment.
    • Note: This workshop requires a laptop for the volumetric scanning activity, as well as a cell phone or tablet to use the 360° cameras.

Please send questions to CATalyst@lib.arizona.edu.