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Workshop: Cricut for Beginners with Diana Silveira
April 25 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm CDT
Cricut is a brand of electronic cutting machines that allow users to draw and cut various materials precisely for various crafting projects, such as vinyl decals, iron-on transfers, and paper crafts. The machine is connected to a computer or smartphone through software, which allows users to design their own creations or use pre-made designs.
During this workshop, we will utilize the Design Space Software to create a variety of crafts using a variety of materials. The projects will start simple and build into more complicated projects utilizing different techniques and materials.
Craft projects from class are designed for you to use for programming at your library afterward.
Those with access to a Cricut machine and Design Space account are encouraged to bring their own machine and laptop.
Continental breakfast and lunch provided to attendees at no cost.
Diana Silveira is a librarian and President of Novare Library Services, where she works with libraries to develop, implement, and utilize technology effectively. Previously, she was employed by the Tampa Bay Library Consortium and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. She has an MLIS from UNC-Greensboro and a BS in psychology from Catawba College. She is the author of the book Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow.
This project was funded either under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida’s LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services. For FY2024, 73% of the total costs for the PLAN Continuing Education program ($223,959) is supported by federal money and 27% of this program ($81,361) is supported by state money. The total budget of the project is $305,320.