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101 - Intro to the Vinyl Cutter Stickers

Wed 18 Feb · 6–8pm

Celebrate the Year of the Horse by creating custom vinyl stickers! In this hands-on two-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of operating a professional-grade vinyl cutter, from file preparation to calibrating the cut, and finally producing a finished piece to apply to anything from a laptop to a skateboard. We're themeing this workshop around the Chinese horoscope, so you'll get to take home your own personalised zodiac sticker!About 101 workshops101 skill development workshops give you the basic skills you need to start your new creative journey. Each workshop is delivered by an experienced facilitator and to participate in the workshops, intermediate computer skills, a willingness to learn and a little patience will see you underway. Before you bookParticipants must be over 16 years of age.Enclosed flat footwear is encouraged when in the Innovation lab. Please read through our Getting Started at The Edge page which includes terms of use. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more. Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment. Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking. To find out more about what else is on offer, read up on The Edge and our make and design space. You can also subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.
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Tui n Friends
Tui n Friends

Every Sat · 10–10:30am

Recommended for children aged 0 - 8. Welcome to Tui ‘n’ Friends where our hearts beat to the rhythm of Pasifika music and culture whilst having fun and bringing joy to families. Join us for traditional and original songs, story telling and dancing. This fun and interactive session will get the whole Aiga (family) dancing! No bookings required for this free activity. Just drop in to have some fun. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. First 5 Forever is a family-centred program providing free playful experiences to support Queensland families on their child’s journey through the first 5 years. The program is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Privacy information We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.
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Photo by Rachael Baskerville
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Driven conversations: Old Girls On The Road

Fri 30 Jan · 6:30–8pm

Meet members of Old Girls On The Road car club, a trailblazing group of Queensland women celebrating the freedom, friendship and adventure that comes with life behind the wheel. In this lively conversation, the club’s founders share stories of their travels, their love of cars, and what it means to challenge stereotypes and take to the open road on their own terms.Presented in partnership with the Driven exhibition, celebrating women’s role in Queensland’s car culture.Photo by Rachael Baskerville
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