Makerspaces at EPL
EPL Makerspaces are hubs for all things making and creating. They offer Edmontonians access to services and equipment such recording studios, high-end creative workstations, 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing machines, book making and more.
Our Makerspaces welcome everyone; it doesn’t matter whether you're just getting started or picking up an old creative passion. We aren’t experts in everything, but we’re here to help.
Before You Visit
All customers 12 and over must fill out the waiver before accessing the Makerspace. Those under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian fill it out on their behalf.
3D Printing
EPL has a fleet of 3D printers and all the free training you need to learn how to use them. After a 3D Printing 101 class, you’ll be able to book time on one of our FDM printers and make your 3D dreams come true.
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Digital Conversion
Going through the family home VHS collection or have a stack of photo negatives? EPL’s digital conversion stations have a variety of tools to help you digitize your analog media, including VHS, VHS-C, cassette, CD, floppy disk, slides, film negatives, vinyl records or photographs. Bring in your own USB stick or portable drive and book your time to get started!
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Vinyl Cutting
Get your creative juices flowing with our vinyl cutting services. We have two types of dynamic cutting tools available for customers to bring their artwork to life: the Cricut Maker and the Roland GS-24. Design illustrations to cut on a broad range of materials and create everything from intricate paper artwork to large vinyl signage.
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Recording Studios
Looking for a new place to mix, record or jam? Our recording studios are set up with new and exciting instruments and equipment that meet the sound recording needs of everyone from beginner to professional. Our collection is perfect for music enthusiasts of all ages and ability.
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Computer Software
EPL’s Makerspaces offer a wide variety of software iMac workstations to support your creative journey. These powerful machines have free and licensed software in areas that include music, sound and video editing; game design; programming; modeling; and illustration.
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Heat Press
Create customized clothing, accessories and home décor using our cutting tools to design and cut a variety of heat-press materials. A range of materials can be used with the Hotronix Heat Press to complete your project. Some materials can be purchased on site and staff are available to assist in ensuring safe and successful applications.
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Coming Soon
Book Binding
What better place to have book binding equipment than a library? Customize your soft cover meeting agendas, hard cover book of poems, leather bound notebook or fabric cover novel using EPL’s newest book binding toolchain. After completion of the Fab-Lab certification, Cover Design 101 and Book Binding 101 classes, you will be ready to design and wrap your Magnum Opus in the binding it deserves.
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Fab Lab
Our Fab Lab is your single-stop destination for a dazzling variety of maker services. Available equipment includes—but is not limited to—a CNC machine, laser engraver, drill press and scroll saw. The Fab Lab is a safety-first environment, and free training is available from EPL staff to access the space and use the tools. Once you’ve completed Fab Lab 101, sign up for certification classes and get to know our equipment!
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Sewing & Serging
Learn how to sew or show off your fashion designer skills with our computerized sewing machine. Once you have completed Sewing 101 you’re free to explore how easily the Brother CS6000i allows you to sew, quilt and more!
Need a professional finish to your seams? Our Brother 3534DT Overlock Machine will give your projects that polished finish you’ve been looking for.
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Studio Lab
Lights, cameras, action! The Studio Lab allows you to access a purpose build production studio for projects involving video production and photography. Enjoy access to a dedicated space that allows you to learn, practice, stream, or simply produce content. Professional quality cameras, lighting equipment, backdrops and sound capture equipment are all available to sign out for use in the space during your booking.
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Tech Exploration
Coding and Robots and Circuits, oh my! The Makerspace has everything you need to build a solid foundation in a new tech hobby. From Aruino Uno Kits to Lego EV3 Mindstorms, there's something to tempt any electronic or coding enthusiast.
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Abbottsfield - Penny McKee Makerspace
Capilano Makerspace
Al & Fran Olson Children's Makerspace
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Londonderry Makerspace
Milner Makerspace
Whitemud Crossing Recording Studio
Makerspace - FAQs
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For any questions, you can reach the EPL Makerspace staff at: makerspace@epl.ca.
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Yes, there are Makerspace Assistants on hand at all times. The Assistants aren’t experts on everything; however, they are there to help and learn things together.
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Yes—booking computers and equipment requires a library card. EPL resident cards, post-secondary L-Pass, Metro and TAL cards are all accepted.
