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.

LinkedIn Learning

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.