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Tinkercad 3D Modeling
Explore 3D creativity with Tinkercad in a hands-on session designed for ages 9 to 17. The workshop offers an accessible introduction for anyone curious about 3D design, art, or 3D printing, and no prior experience is required. Participants will build or customize digital models in Tinkercad, and each person will receive a complimentary 3D print of their work. Individual print jobs are limited to five hours of printer time, and MCPL 3D printing policies apply. For details, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
Michigan City Public LibraryVan Gogh Chicago Coffee & Canvas Wednesday June 24, 5:30 pm
Enjoy a relaxed Coffee & Canvas session themed around Van Gogh Chicago. Doors open ahead of the start and painting begins soon after, so arriving early makes it easier to choose a seat. All materials are included, with Dori providing easy-to-follow guidance and coffee on hand to keep the creativity flowing. The session includes coffee, pop, and water, one canvas per painter, paints, brushes, aprons, easels, and helpful extras like baby wipes. The price is $35 per painter and registration is required. To secure a spot, call 219-325-8080 or stop by HotSpot Cafe to pay. All classes are non-refundable.
HotSpot CafeWednesday night ride
This weekly group ride meets at the Cummings Lodge parking lot in La Porte. It is open to riders of all experience levels who want to pedal together.
Cummings Lodge; LaPorte, INMansion After Hours: Conservation Conversation
Reviving a mansion at this scale demands more than skilled hands, it calls for investigation, patience, and precision. This after-hours program opens the door to the real work of restoration through an interactive, behind-the-scenes conversation with Chris Grohs of Terrawood Designs, the craftsperson behind much of the mansion’s restoration. Designed as a Q&A tour, it starts with audience questions and keeps the dialogue going from start to finish, encouraging a close look at the techniques, hurdles, and discoveries that emerged over five years of hands-on work. Arrive with curiosity to see preservation in action. Program length may vary slightly based on attendance and other factors. The program begins promptly at the scheduled start time. Guests may arrive up to 15 minutes before the program, and earlier entry cannot always be accommodated.
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