Makerspace at the Rubenstein Arts Center

Come to the first-ever Art + Tech fair at Duke University and learn about how you can use the Ruby's makerspace to realize your creative vision.

Come to the Ruby Makerspace to learn the basics of sewing machines!

Meet artist Zak Weinberg and enjoy a presentation on creative process and influence, followed by opportunities for Q&A and casual discussion.

Students of all interests and majors can explore an explosion of ideas at this interactive evening of art meets technology in the Ruby.

DukeCreate is a series of free, hands-on arts workshops designed to help Duke students, staff, and faculty develop a variety of creative skills. Workshops are open to all skill levels and backgrounds.

DukeCreate is a series of free, hands-on arts workshops designed to help Duke students, staff, and faculty develop a variety of creative skills. Workshops are open to all skill levels and backgrounds.

Learn how to create a basket using a traditional twining technique in this DukeCreate workshop taught by Julia Gartrell.

Refresh and reset your busy overstressed mind with some creative production in this DukeCreate workshop taught by resident artist Brenda Goldstein.

Come make your very own woven wall hanging to decorate your dorm room or apartment! Taught by Anna Wallace

An immersive, hands-on introduction to an often misunderstood discipline, taught by William Dodge, Jesse Green, and Austin Chappell.

Make your very own woven wall hanging to decorate your dorm room or apartment!

Learn to use fresh flowers to eco-print 100% silk scarves in this workshop taught by Durham-based textile artist River Takada-Capel.

Mock up your very own zine with collage and drawing materials in this workshop by Orvokki Crosby, a local artist and owner of The Concern Newsstand.

Alter and mend your clothing for a sustainable wardrobe—no sewing experience required!

In this workshop participants will be guided through learning a handful of the basic embroidery stitches. Take home your finished piece to be framed as a work of art or sewn on to a piece of clothing like a patch!

Learn some of the art techniques used to create the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface as we create our own versions of Leonid Afremov's "Alley by the Lake."

Make miniature sculptures using wire.

Learn the basics of relief printing—how to transfer images to the block, enhance them, and hand print the result with barens and wooden spoons.

Learn sewing machine basics!

Crochet is a simple technique that can be used to create all sorts of soft goods out of yarn. Learn the basics, then throw a little LED magic into the mix.

Alter and mend your clothing for a sustainable wardrobe—no sewing experience required!