Use the Makerspace
STC Creative
STC Creative is a do-it-yourself Makerspace and Sound Studio. We provide the tools; you bring the creativity. From traditional crafts to new and emerging technologies, we offer space, tools, equipment, and technology to help the St. Charles community bring creations to life.
STC Creative is available by appointment only. To reserve the space, equipment, or technology, call 630-584-0076, ext. 208 to schedule a 2-hour session. Reservations are limited to two per patron per week.
Most tools are free to use. Some craft supplies are available for purchase and you are also welcomed to bring your own materials. STC Creative is available for St. Charles Public Library card holders and D303 teachers and staff.
FREE VINYL!
Planning a heat transfer vinyl project in STC Creative? Thanks to a generous donation from Specialty Graphics, each reservation includes up to six 12″ × 12″ sheets of heat transfer vinyl to use for makerspace projects during your session.
Happy crafting!
Makerspace
xTool Apparel Printer
- Print on Demand
- Direct To Film Printing Process
- Heat transfer to fabri
Bambu Labs 3D Printers: P1S and X1-Carbon
- Accepts a variety of filament type
- Maximum build depth 9.8″ x 9.8″ x 9.8″
xTOOL CO2 Laser Cutter and Engraver
- Cut, engrave and shape designs from a variety of materials
- Compatible file types: PDF, SVG, JPG, PNG, DXF
- Requires an in-person orientation before use
AccuQuilt Fabric Cutter
- Cuts up to six layers of cotton fabric at once
- Dies for creating 6″ and 8″ finished blocks
- 2.5″ strip cutter
- Specialty dies
- Log Cabin
- Bucket Hat
- Trucker Hat
- LeMoyne Star
- Choose from a collection of over 70 block patterns
Brother PE900 Embroidery Machine
- 5″ x 7″ embroidery field
- Over 100 built in designs
- 9 font styles
- Transfer embroidery files via the built-in USB port
Singer Sewing Machine
- Model C7290Q
- Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine with Extension Table
- 12 Presser Feet & Accessories
- 417 Stitch Applications
Brother ScanNCut
- Cleanly cuts materials such as cardstock, felt, fabric and foam (up to 3MM thick)
- Includes a collection of ready-set designs and a built-in scanner
- For use with Brother Canvas Workspace
Cricut Maker
- Cut hundreds of materials accurately
- Accessories
- Markers
- Scoring stylus
- Fine point blade, rotary blade, knife blade
- For use with Cricut Design Space
Sublimation Printer
- Print your design in color sublimation ink onto heat transfer paper
- Transfer your design to a variety of surfaces using the heat press
Heat Presses for vinyl or sublimation
- Flat Press
- For use with t-shirts, fabric, canvas bags, ceramic plates, tiles and more
- Mug Press
- For use with coffee mugs, tumblers, and more
- Cricut Hat Press
Linoleum Cutters
- Ideal for carving linoleum and other hard and soft substrates
- Assorted sizes: #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 lino cutters
Travor Photo Studio Light Box
- Dimmable lights
- Four backdrops: black, white, red, blue
- Multiple photo shooting positions
Xyron Creative Station
- All-in-one adhesive, magnet, lamination machine
- This non-electric machine has no warm-up time
- Can be used with a variety of materials up to 9” wide
Sound Studio
RODECasterPro Mixing Console
- All-in-one solution for podcasting
- Four microphone inputs for recording audio
- Smartphone, USB, and Bluetooth channels for integrating remote guests
- iMac workstation with Audacity recording software
- Eight sound pads for triggering music and effects
- Acoustic tiles assist with the audio atmosphere of the room.