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

Available during Creative Studio DIY Drop-in events and other relevant programming.

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 & Craft

• Acrylic Paint & Pens 
• Alcohol Markers
• Chalk & Oil Pastels 
• Compass & Protractor 
• Drawing Pencils & Pens 
• Glue Guns 
• Gorilla & Modeling Glue 
• Heat Guns 
• Jewellery Tools 
• Paper Craft/Scrapbooking Supplies 
• Pencil Crayons 
• Stamp Carving Tools & Flexcut SlipStrop 
• Table Top Easels 
• Watercolour Paints

Cutting Tools

• Assistive Cutting Tools 
• Compass Circle Cutter (6") 
• Craft Knives/Cutting Mats 
• Cricut Cutters & Easy Press 
• Gyro Cutter 
• Scissor Sharpener 

Fibre Arts

• Crochet
• Cross Stitch
• Embroidery
• Knitting
• Needle Felting
• Rug Hooking Cutter (size 5 & 6 cartridges – sizes 3, 4, 7, & 8.5 are coming soon!)
• Yarn Winder & Swift Umbrella

Mending Kits

• Eye Glass Repair 
• Mini Mending Looms 
• Watch Mending 
• Zipper Repair

Sewing

• Bias Tape Tool
• Fabric Shaver
• Hand Sewing
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Rotary cutters & cutting mats
• Scrap Fabric
• Serger
• Sewing Machines
• Sewing & Mending Supplies
• Snap & Eyelet Tool

Technology

• Apple Pencils 
• Arduino Microcontroller Kits 
• Epson Ecotank Inkjet Printer 
• iPads
• IPEVO Document Scanner 
• Laptops 
• Light Tables 
• Magnifying Glass 
• Soldering
• Third Hand Tool 
• Typewriter 
• Wacom Drawing Tablets 

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.

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