Category: Blog
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Seed Bombs
Ever wish you could just throw nature at something? Maybe toss a handful of seeds like a flower grenade? Try seed bombs! Okay maybe they won’t literally explode into bloom like a wacky weapon in a video game, but they are a fun and convenient way to add some natural color to an area. A…
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June Events for the DIYversity Project
The DIYversity Project is a year-long initiative to diversify the population of makers at Diyode Maker Club. Here is a poster for the information about upcoming open nights in June. The events are open to all and free to attend. Come on out and get making! https://www.facebook.com/TheDIYversityProject/
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Diyode has received the City of Guelph Wellbeing Grant
We have been selected to receive funds for our organization. Thank you for your kind consideration, City of Guelph! From their website https://guelph.ca/2019/03/city-announces-2019-wellbeing-grant-recipients/ : “Each spring, the Wellbeing Grant program allocates funding to not-for-profit organizations to support operating costs, events and special programs or projects that improve community wellbeing.” This helps us out quite a bit, as…
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Patched!
The little plastic window on the dust bag was beyond helping with tape. There was an old t shirt at the shop that had a large screen printed image on it that made the jersey fabric less air permeable. A double layer was sewn onto the window. And from the back (showing also the hazards…
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This is Wednesday
The last day this room will look like this: Thank you to some members who put a *lot* of time and effort into making this room and the main floor look spectacular. Michael deftly organized and provided strong encouragement for this project and saw in his mind what this would look like. He also…
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Renovations are under way at our new home!!
We are in week two of customizing 183 Dufferin Street, the new home of Diyode. This space will have more room for everything we do, and be beautiful too! Looking into the new classroom area from the main floor common fabrication room. The answer to the tweet 🙂 New…
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Life Gears Academy Adult Programming Classes
These will be at Diyode Community Workshop, at 71 Wyndham St. S, conducted by Life Gears Academy in May and June this year. If you are interested, the link to their site is here: https://www.lifegears.org/adult-classes Adult Classes We are now offering courses for adults to allow them to develop various skills mainly in the field of…
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Makerspace Jobs
Makerspace Assistant (Part-Time, 12 Month Contract) Idea Exchange, Old Post Office Are you constantly tinkering to discover how things work? Do you have a passion for mechanics and get excited about new technology? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and findings with people who share your passion? Idea Exchange is seeking a talented and creative…