events

Take a break and unwind! 

Drop by the MakerSpace for snacks, chill vibes, and creative fun. Wrap your holiday gifts with our festive supplies, or create custom vinyl designs using the Cricut machine. You can also enjoy VR and retro games, make your own button, and relax with music, crafts, and puzzles. Whether you’re here to unwind, play, or make something special — this is your space to chill and get into the holiday spirit.

All week (Dec. 15-19) during open hours (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

Get creative for the holiday season! 

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you will design and decorate your own mug using our Cricut cutting machine. Bring your own mug to personalize, or use one provided (limited supply available on a first-come, first-served basis). 

Perfect for cozy winter vibes or a thoughtful handmade gift!

Learn the essentials of starting your own podcast in this beginner-friendly workshop. This workshop covers the basics of planning, recording, editing and publishing a podcast, plus tips on choosing equipment and sharing your show with listeners. 

Perfect for anyone curious about podcasting or ready to launch their first episode.

The Digital Media Studio / MakerSpace is hosting an open house event, open to all SFSU students, faculty and staff. 

Learn about 3D printing, virtual reality (VR), podcasting, audio mixing, Internet-of-Things/micro-controllers/robotics, video/audio equipment checkout. 

The open house will also feature special presentations of student projects with edge computing, artificial intelligence, and more.

Curious about coding and Artificial Intelligence but don’t know where to start? Join us for Vibe Coding 101 — a fun, beginner-friendly session where you’ll learn basics of coding with AI in a relaxed, hands-on way.
 

No experience needed — just bring your curiosity (and a laptop)!

Description: Curious about ChatGPT Edu and what it can do for you, but not sure where to start? This introductory workshop offers a guided tour of the secure, CSU-licensed version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, available to all active SFSU faculty, staff, and students. You’ll learn what ChatGPT Edu is, how to access and navigate the platform, and how key features can support productivity and learning in various contexts. By the end of the session, you’ll be ready to explore ChatGPT Edu in your own work.

This workshop is brought to you by the AI Literacy Education Program.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand what ChatGPT Edu is and what its benefits are
• Access and navigate ChatGPT Edu through the SFSU workspace
• Identify and explore key features for productivity and learning

Duration: 60 minutes

Curious about how to use ChatGPT effectively? Join us for a 90-minute interactive session in LIB 282. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of ChatGPT, including how to get started, explore key features, and use it responsibly and efficiently for learning, research, and creativity.
The session includes a live demonstration, guided feature overview, and a hands-on component where you’ll have the opportunity to experiment and ask questions.

Curious about how to use ChatGPT effectively? Join us for a 90-minute interactive session in LIB 282. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of ChatGPT, including how to get started, explore key features, and use it responsibly and efficiently for learning, research, and creativity.
The session includes a live demonstration, guided feature overview, and a hands-on component where you’ll have the opportunity to experiment and ask questions.

Curious about how to use ChatGPT effectively? Join us for a 90-minute interactive session in LIB 282. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of ChatGPT, including how to get started, explore key features, and use it responsibly and efficiently for learning, research, and creativity.
The session includes a live demonstration, guided feature overview, and a hands-on component where you’ll have the opportunity to experiment and ask questions.

Get creative for Thanksgiving! 

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you will design and decorate your own mug using our Cricut cutting machine. Bring your own mug to personalize, or use one provided (limited supply available on a first-come, first-served basis). 

Perfect for cozy fall vibes or a thoughtful handmade gift!