CRI Events
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Innovation Week
Immerse yourself in four days of hands-on creativity, design, and problem-solving! Innovation Week brings together makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and students for a series of workshops, meetups, and activities that explore everything from basic prototyping and 3D modelling to design thinking and business development. Free sessions. Open to all creators.
Art Brain | Business Brain Session 2
We’re excited to continue our workshop series, helping artists build confidence with the business side of their creative practice. If you missed session one, this is your chance to catch up and join us for blended handson creative activities with practical tools you can put to use right away.
Perfect for artists, makers, and anyone looking to support their creative journey.
Product Innovation Contest
A weekend challenge for innovators, creators, makers and entrepreneurs across Western Newfoundland! Pitch an idea, build a prototype, and bring your solution to life using the CRI Makerspace tools—from 3D printers and laser cutters to woodworking and electronics.
Whether you’re solving a community challenge or designing a product that excites you, this contest provides the space, mentorship, and momentum to create something meaningful.
Documentary Filmmaking Workshop
Anybody can make a documentary–no experience required! In this workshop we will explore everything you need to make a documentary from start to finish. From a few basic filmmaking principles to hands-on practical info on how to shoot interviews, collect b-roll, and edit in free software, we will cover all the basics of how to make a documentary using widely available tools (a cellphone and a computer).
Art Brain | Business Brain
Does your art brain resist the task of bookkeeping or income taxes? Does marketing feel overwhelming? You’ve come to the right place!
This series demystifies the business of being an artist and helps you build systems that work for your brain!
Introduction to 3D Printing Workshop
Join our Introduction to 3D Print Workshop and learn how to create your own designs in Fusion 360! No previous experience is required, and all materials are included in the cost.
Shrinky Dinks Workshop - Let’s Make Ornaments!
Step into the world of traditional woodworking with this hands-on, group-based workshop where we'll build a full-size Roubo-style workbench together. Designed for strength, stability, and long-term use, the Roubo bench is a cornerstone of any serious woodshop—and this course is your chance to learn how it’s made from the ground up.
Group Build: Roubo-Style Workbench 2-Day Workshop
Step into the world of traditional woodworking with this hands-on, group-based workshop where we'll build a full-size Roubo-style workbench together. Designed for strength, stability, and long-term use, the Roubo bench is a cornerstone of any serious woodshop—and this course is your chance to learn how it’s made from the ground up.
The Fundamentals of Digital Photography 2-Day Workshop
Step into the world of traditional woodworking with this hands-on, group-based workshop where we'll build a full-size Roubo-style workbench together. Designed for strength, stability, and long-term use, the Roubo bench is a cornerstone of any serious woodshop—and this course is your chance to learn how it’s made from the ground up.
Introduction to Vector Based Drawing
In this workshop, participants will learn what vector images are and the basics of how to create and manipulate them. The workshop will also include a demo of how to use the CRI’s Laser Cutter.
