Embroidery & Textile Lab

Come to the Make-It Lab and see our new embroidery machine! Bring a shirt, a towel, or something else from home and try out our Embroidery Machine. We’ll also have our knitting machines and Cricut available, so come see what you can do to make or decorate clothes, towels, napkins, and more!


Note: Small material-use fees may apply to some projects

 

This is a free drop-in program for ages 12+. 

Homeschool STEM Workshop

Come to the King City Make-It Lab on Tuesday mornings to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at our Homeschooler STEM Workshop.

Through hands‑on activities, creative challenges, and real-world problem‑solving. Our welcoming environment encourages learners to ask questions, try new things, and explore at their own pace. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet other homeschool families, make friends, and develop practical STEM skills while having a great time!

CANCELLED - Make-It Lab

Today's Make-It Lab Drop-In hours are cancelled due to staff availability. 

Visit us at the King City branch to check out exciting STEAM-supportive tech such as:

  • 3D Printer & Scanner
  • Button Maker
  • Robotics
  • Cricut Maker
  • Film & Recording Equipment
  • ... and more!

Capacity limits in the lab are in place. We thank you for your patience. 

Build-A-Wand

Discover some magic at the KTPL Make-It Lab! Come to our Build-A-Wand workshop and use parts made with our 3D printers to create a magic wand and try out some games with the power of magnets.

 

This program is for ages 8+ with a $5 registration fee. Please pre-register by calling or visiting your local branch

Lunchtime Button Day

Draw a button! Colour a button! Stamp a button! Collect the buttons! Music, animals, anime, books, movies or comics you love, come and make a button of it. Wear them on your shirt, wear them on your bag, wear them where you like!

 

This is a free drop-in program for all ages. 

Lunchtime Knit Away

Come to the Make-It Lab during your lunch and use our Automatic Knitting Machines! Hats, scarves, whatever you like. It’s easy, it’s fast, and you will be amazed at how easy it is to use these devices to weave your own yarn creations.

 

This is a free drop-in program for ages 13+.

Lunchtime Broken Heart Bears

Sick and tired of all the mushy Valentine's stuff? Come on down to the Make-It Lab and make your own Broken Heart Bear. We’ve got a bunch of left-over cast-off teddy bears and stuffies that have been torn apart, and you can stitch the pieces together however you like to Frankenstein together something new and unique.

 

This is a free program for ages 13+. Registration is required, please pre-register by calling or visiting your local branch.