Lou Duggan Creative Studio
About the space
Halifax Central Library’s Lou Duggan Creative Studio is a public makerspace where people are invited to Learn, Discover, Create, and Share (see what we did there?).
In January 2020, the Lou Duggan Creative Studio officially opened, honouring the memory of its namesake, Lou Duggan.
What you'll find
Located on the 2nd Floor of Central Library, the Lou Duggan Creative Studio is a wide-open, flexible space filled with state-of-the art technology and creative equipment, available to all. The Studio's full-length windows face the intersection of Queen Street and Spring Garden Road.
The Lou Duggan Creative Studio frequently hosts programs for all ages and interests. From our Creative Studio DIYs (an open studio time for you to work on your own projects) to workshops that teach specific skills, we’ve got your making needs covered.
Equipment and supplies
View our inventory list by activity below—we'll keep it updated as new tools are added.
3D Printing
*Our 3D Printing service is temporarily unavailable. Please check back soon for updates.
- 2 Prusa 3D Printers
- 1 Jellybox 3D Printer
- PLA (PolyLacic Acid) in a variety of colours
- Laptops to access Thingiverse and Tinkercad
Art Supplies
- Acrylic paint & pens
- Drawing pencils & pens
- Pencil crayons
- Pastels
- Watercolour paints & pencil crayons
- Variety of papers
Craft
- Assistive Cutting Tools
- Craft knives
- Cutting mats
- Glue guns
- Gyro cutter
- Heat guns
- Jewellery tools
- Paper Craft & Scrapbooking
- Stamp carving
- Washi tape
Cricut
- 1 Cricut Maker
- 1 Cricut Explore Family
- 1 Cricut Joy
- Easy Press 2
- Materials: cutting mats, weeding tools, permanent vinyl for stickers, paper
Fibre Arts Supplies
- Crochet
- Cross Stitch
- Embroidery
- Fibre/sewing glue
- Iron & ironing board
- Knitting
- Macramé
- Mini Mending Looms
- Needle Felting
- Yarn Winder and Swift Umbrella
Machine Sewing
- Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machines
- Singer Heavy Duty Digital Sewing Machine
- Serger (Brother Model 3545 DT)
- Embroidery Machine (Brother SE 600)
- Scrap fabric
- Sewing & Mending supplies
Technology
- Arduino Microcontroller Kits
- Epson Ecotank Inkjet Printer
- IPEVO Document Scanner
- Laptops
- Light tables
- Magnifying glass
- Third Hand Tool
- Typewriter
Let's create
Improve your skills and get inspired!
Lou Duggan Creative Studio Programs
We host regular drop-in programs, and a variety of craft and technology, and cooking workshops each month. Join us!
Kids' Corner
Check out Full STEAM Ahead for kids, ages 7-12. Registration opens 2 weeks in advance and they fill up fast.
With your library card, you have access to more than 4,000 video tutorials taught by industry experts on LinkedIn Learning. This is a great way to learn about 3D printing, fashion design, starting a small business, branding, marketing, and more.
Explore all Things Art & Craft
Visit our Art & Craft portal page for upcoming Library events, curated reading lists filled with craft books, and blogs from the Library's most creative minds.
Share with us
We'll be sharing community DIYs on our social channels and here in our gallery, and hope to see a colourful mosaic of creativity! Tag us @hfxpublib and use #LouDugganCreativeStudio.