Registration now closed

Maker Series: Meet our Silhouette Cameo

Did you know that Main Library’s makerspace offers free access to a Silhouette Cameo? Join us for a two-part series to learn how to create a design and then cut it on the machine. Materials provided.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9145.

Class 1: Wednesday, June 8, 2 pm, a brief introduction to the Silhouette Studio software, covering how to write text and import images to create your own design. 

Class 2: Wednesday, June 15, 2 pm, now that your design is finalized, get hands-on experience sending it to print/cut on the Silhouette Cameo machine. Materials provided.  

Interested in more arts and crafts? Using your Akron-Summit County Public Library card, CreativeBug gives you Unlimited access to over 1,000 online art and craft classes, plus patterns, templates, and recipes. Topics include art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and classes for kids. Visit https://www.creativebug.com/lib/akronlibrary.

For more assistance or further reading, check out these resources:

• "The New Photos Crafts" by Suzanne Tourtillott
• "Cutting Machine Crafts With Your Cricut, Sizzix, or Silhouette" by  Lia Griffith
• To use our Silhouette Cameo, click on this link to Book an appointment.
• To get 1 on 1 help using the machine, please click on this link to schedule an appointment with one of our staff members.
• Click here to view a complete list of upcoming computer and technology classes at the library.
• Visit www.akronlibrary.org/tz to learn about the laser engraver and other equipment available in TechZone@Main.

Upcoming Events