QIC SparQ Studios
Mitchell Hall K7L 3N6 Kingston, ON, Canada

Check out Long Branch Woodcraft if you haven’t! Matt is a wood turner with his own business running out of SparQ! Lots of amazing turning projects, and apprentice turners in the space thanks to him!

SparQ Studios is 3D printing PPE for Kingston front line health care workers. If you have a 3D printer, you can help. Email [email protected]

Looking for opportunities? Reach out to Florian for more information!

Hopefully everyone is keeping healthy, busy, and safe! We miss having you in the space. If you've found an innovative way to continue projects from home or if you started a new project, we would love to hear about it! Email or DM some pictures to us and we'll share it! Let's keep each other inspired!! Looking forward to hearing what you've been up to

Check out Long Branch Woodcraft if you havent! Matt is a wood turner with his own business running out of SparQ! Lots of amazing turning projects, and apprentice turners in the space thanks to him!

We are officially open to community members! To celebrate, we are giving away a 1-year SparQ Studios Makerspace membership to one lucky follower and two of their friends (A total value of $120.00). To enter, head over to the DDQIC's Instagram and check out todays post for further instructions: https://www.instagram.com/ddqic... #contest #makerspace #giveaways #ygk #Kingston #Maker #create

We are officially opening up SparQ Studios Makerspace to community members! Tomorrow, we are hosting an open house from 5-6PM (event info: https://bit.ly/30FGUnR). SparQ Studios is a makerspace and design studio providing a wide range of tools, training, and expertise not currently available to the Kingston community. Moving forward community members, not just staff and students, will be able to purchase affordable memberships and use the facility.... #makerspace #ygk #Kingston #ygkevents #Kingstonontario #create #community #build #sew #workshop #art Queen's University City of Kingston - Municipal Government QueensEvents.ca Kingston Frontenac Public Library Sanctuary Coworking VentureClub Fractal Workspace Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre

WINTER 2020 MEMBERSHIP Want to join SparQ this winter? You're only 2 steps away. 1: Buy a membership (only $30 and cheaper bought with friends!) https://bit.ly/34JYpDP (or if ECE: https://forms.gle/1nYoDSSJgXR1JFrS8)... 2: Sign up for safety training (if you haven't been trained already!) https://bit.ly/2QcbmRv

Basic Safety Training times for week of Oct 29 - Nov 4 https://doodle.com/poll/7sm5g4kgpqdxx3pq *To use SparQ, members must have a membership, and attend one training*

Hey guys! SparQ studios will be closed on Thursday and Friday of this week (Oct 24-25th). Enjoy your reading week!

Want to name one of our 3D printers? Suggest one! https://forms.gle/A9Hk6PXmD7K9iV7A9

First member training times are: Thursday Oct 3rd: 2:30-3:00pm Thursday Oct 3rd: 3:00-3:30pm Friday Oct 4th: 3:00-3:30pm... Friday Oct 4th: 3:30-4:00pm Friday Oct 4th: 4:00-4:30pm Membership must be purchased (or acquired through ECE form) before attending training! All members must be trained before using the space. Buy membership here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sparq-studios-membership-regist

Membership is live! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sparq-studios-membership-regist After you have purchased a membership, you will be reached out to to sign up for a short safety training. ... If you are in ECE, please sign up with this form instead: https://forms.gle/uneSJXFahVgtBdMg7

Are you in ECE? You get a subsidized membership to SparQ Studios! Fill out the form to be eligible. https://forms.gle/LJNmeHwHcdXE8hvT7

CLOSES SATURDAY 21st AT MIDNIGHT! SparQ Supervisor applications are up! Supervisors get a free membership, can use the space whenever they want (off hours!) and have a big say in the growth and expansion of the space. They only have to commit roughly 1-3 hours per week to supervising the space.... https://forms.gle/ew2T5F5Z8xsSTrQj8

CLOSES TUESDAY SEP 10th AT MIDNIGHT. Join SparQ Exec team! https://forms.gle/GLZzsszknkPDRvFD6 ... Want to be apart of a great team that runs Canada's oldest on-campus makerspace in its beautiful new location? Then apply for SparQ Exec! No SparQ experience required. The positions are: - Lead Supervisor - Hardware Coordinator - Software Coordinator - Logistics (Events) Coordinator - Marketing (&Social media) Coordinator - Financial (&Growth) Coordinator

Check out some CNC cut and laser engraved done by John Nicholson, founder of Winterwood Game Accessories! Check out his page for cool wood products he makes in SparQ! Also, these photos were taken ALL with SparQ equipment! Stop by if you want some cool shots like these!

First test print with Mosaic Manufacturing Palette 2! Come to SparQ to try it out!

Just unboxed our Palette 2 by Mosaic Manufacturing! Come by SparQ to get started on some multi-colour or multi-material 3D printing projects!

Check out a timelapse of a 3D printed Tom Cruise head! (Printed with some breakaway supports that obstruct the face a litte) Print your own at SparQ!

Check out Winterwood Game Accessories by John Nicholson! He makes high quality dice trays from exotic wood with different arwork series laser engraved onto them. Take a look at his video below taken in SparQ! Video credit to James P. Hoban and Eric Irwin https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/WinterwoodGames

Summer membership sales is open! $30 for the summer, or lower when you buy with your friends. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sparq-studios-membership-regist

Workshop is in Mitchell Hall behind the Starbucks! We'll see you all there!

Reminder: Postponed 3D printing workshop is running tonight @ 5:30! Free pizza and reduced membership prices. Open to everyone.

Due to inclimate weather, Todays 3D printing workshop will be postponed to Wednesday February 13th at 5:30 PM.

SparQ Studios is happy to announce that we are hosting a free intro to 3D printing workshop on February 6th, 5:30-6:30. If you have ever wondered how 3D printing works this is a great opportunity to learn and familiarize yourself with software such as Tinker CAD. Those who attend will be able to get FREE PIZZA, an awesome 3D printed bottle opener with your name on it, the ability to learn the basics of 3D printing software, discounted SparQ Studios membership, and the chance to win a completely free membership! This will be located in SparQ Studios in Mitchell Hall, we are excited to see you all there! Please sign up on the google form below if you are interested! https://goo.gl/forms/OpjqAoaoCL3FGA952

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Hello everyone! With the fall semester fast approaching it might be time to start to think about getting involved. SparQ Studios is looking to hire a committed executive team for the 2018/2019 school year. We are inviting members from all faculties and backgrounds to apply. SparQ studios is a student run, on campus makerspace and 3D printing lab. If you have ever wanted the opportunity to gain experience with rapid prototyping, software, videography, fine arts and much more ...there is a position for you. A small description of the available positions can be found in the google form. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Facebook page or reach out to [email protected] https://goo.gl/forms/UHtLj5oERFBX0bWM2

Giovanni started his company Fotonunno while finishing his degree at Queen's University. QYourVenture accepts new applications at anytime and provides continuous access to resources, mentors, and support. Contact [email protected] for more information! #YGK #Queensu

Need a break from studying? Make sure to come out to QBIC's inaugural event this Saturday! There will be panels on music, visual arts, healthcare, government and society. This is a great way to network with professionals from each field! Oh and one more thing- it's FREE.

You won't want to miss this!!

Today DDQIC and SparQ Studios hosted a workshop for students of the Gananoque ISS - UCDSB! Students in Gr. 11 & 12 were tasked with designing and creating a phone case or stand using the 3D design software and printers! CKWS also dropped by to interview students and Florian Ntibarigobeka, SparQ Studios Director, about the challenge and what they can take away from this experience.... This is just the first of many workshops DDQIC plans to host for local communities and youth.

Gananoque ISS students in action!

Welcome back! Just a note that the studio will be CLOSED this morning for a visit by Gananoque Secondary School students/teachers. We will re-open at 12 PM.

Check out who's been running things behind the scenes over at SparQ Studios!

We are still HIRING Lab Supervisors for this semester! Please fill out the following form, if you are interested in getting involved in the collaborative space of arts and technology on campus.

Looking for a dynamic SWEP position for the summer? The QICSI Student Coordinator supports all aspects of the QICSI program, while gaining exposure to entrepren...eurship and taking part in a variety of training opportunities. Apply at careers.sso.queensu.ca/student #YGK #QueensUniversity #QICSI #SWEP See more

We are hiring a Makerspace Development Director starting May 1st! This is a SWEP position. Apply at careers.sso.queensu.ca/student #YGK #jobs #makerspace #innovate #queensu