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Building Birdhouses [Woodshop Authorization] @ IRL1

Building Birdhouses [Woodshop Authorization] @ IRL1

April 24, 2026, 12:00 pm

Learn how to create your own birdhouse and earn a woodshop authorization in the process! MUST BE DEPAUL STUDENT, FACULTY, STAFF, OR ALUMNI

CNC Authorization Workshop @ IRL1

CNC Authorization Workshop @ IRL1

May 1, 2026, 1:00 pm

Learn how to use our CNC Machine, or routing using a computer! A tool that can carve out and engrave a variety of materials in 3D space.

Emulsion Screen Printing Authorization @ IRL1

Emulsion Screen Printing Authorization @ IRL1

May 7, 2026, 4:00 pm

Learn how to use emulsion to create more detailed screen prints that can be used over and over again compared with vinyl cutouts!

Building Birdhouses [Woodshop Authorization] @ IRL1

Building Birdhouses [Woodshop Authorization] @ IRL1

May 8, 2026, 12:00 pm

Learn how to create your own birdhouse and earn a woodshop authorization in the process! MUST BE DEPAUL STUDENT, FACULTY, STAFF, OR ALUMNI

IRL Orientation! @ IRL1

IRL Orientation! @ IRL1

May 15, 2026, 11:00 am

Get to know the IRLs and our most popular machines!

Emulsion Screen Printing Authorization @ IRL1

Emulsion Screen Printing Authorization @ IRL1

May 19, 2026, 2:00 pm

Learn how to use emulsion to create more detailed screen prints that can be used over and over again compared with vinyl cutouts!

Building Birdhouses [Woodshop Authorization] @ IRL1

Building Birdhouses [Woodshop Authorization] @ IRL1

May 22, 2026, 12:00 pm

Learn how to create your own birdhouse and earn a woodshop authorization in the process! MUST BE DEPAUL STUDENT, FACULTY, STAFF, OR ALUMNI

IRL Orientation! @ IRL1

IRL Orientation! @ IRL1

May 29, 2026, 11:00 am

Get to know the IRLs and our most popular machines!

Building Birdhouses [Woodshop Authorization] @ IRL1

Building Birdhouses [Woodshop Authorization] @ IRL1

June 5, 2026, 12:00 pm

Learn how to create your own birdhouse and earn a woodshop authorization in the process! MUST BE DEPAUL STUDENT, FACULTY, STAFF, OR ALUMNI

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Workshops for the week of April 20-25🚀🏉🫟

Workshops for the week of April 20-25🚀🏉🫟

⚠️REMINDER: The emulsion screen printing workshop that was scheduled for Monday, April 20 had been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Workshops for the week of April 13-18😵‍💫🛖🪭

New workshops are now listed on our Eventbrite! Sc

New workshops are now listed on our Eventbrite! Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to check our updated schedule for the quarter. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us or ask a staff member.

The IRL will be closed tomorrow (4/3) in observanc

The IRL will be closed tomorrow (4/3) in observance of Good Friday. We will resume to normal operations on Monday🐇🐣

Exciting news! New York Times bestselling author A

Exciting news! New York Times bestselling author Auriel "The Krempet" Kremp is visiting IRL1 TODAY for a book signing!!! Bring in any book—yes, ANY BOOK—and he will sign it!! Don't miss this exciting opportunity📚🖊⚙️

Stop by IRL2 next Friday and pick out some new pie

Stop by IRL2 next Friday and pick out some new pieces from our clothing donation!👚🪵🦊

Happy Spring Quarter! Our woodshop schedule is loo

Happy Spring Quarter! Our woodshop schedule is looking a little different this quarter, so please plan accordingly. We can't wait to see what you make next🥦⚠️🎳

Reminder that the IRLs will not be open during Spr

Reminder that the IRLs will not be open during Spring Break. We will open again at the beginning of Spring Quarter (Monday, March 30). Thank you all for an amazing quarter. Enjoy your break!🌻☀️

Check out this awesome multicolor lamp made by IRL

Check out this awesome multicolor lamp made by IRL staff member, Jonathan!💡🎨

Don't miss the FORGE Showcase taking place Monday,

Don't miss the FORGE Showcase taking place Monday, March 16 at IRL1 (Daley 310) from 5-7. Experience projects made by students using the IRL! It's an event you won't want to miss🛠⚙️

Finals week is coming up quick, so it's time to re

Finals week is coming up quick, so it's time to renew your storage bins for Spring Quarter!🌱 Whether you're planning on renewing or not, please let us know by either speaking with a staff member, emailing us, or dm'ing us on Instagram.

Patrons will have until the end of the 2nd week to renew or empty out their bins. Any bins not renewed will be emptied and contents will either be donated to the lab or discarded.

Our last day open during Winter Quarter is March 20th. The labs WILL NOT BE OPEN during Spring Break.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions!😊

Hold the dots at the bottom of the carousel and sc

Hold the dots at the bottom of the carousel and scroll for an important announcement!🙈

Check out Cosplay Club and the costume pieces they

Check out Cosplay Club and the costume pieces they worked on for DibsCon2026! Everything was 100% made from scratch in the IRL.🧵✂️😎

Check out this cool new project in the works😎 I

Check out this cool new project in the works😎 IRL employees have been experimenting with laser projection and gameplay. Be on the lookout for updates👀🏓

Hello friends! Freshen up your spring wardrobe at

Hello friends! Freshen up your spring wardrobe at the IRL2 clothing swap!👔 Trade any of your unused clean clothes with pieces from peers that you might like. Any items not picked up will be donated to the lab👗

Here's a look at the workshops we've got lined up

Here's a look at the workshops we've got lined up for this week! You can sign up by either scanning the QR code or heading to our Eventbrite linked in our bio. If you have any questions, speak with a staff member reach out to us through email or Instagram👩🏼‍🍳🦁🥏

Check out Alex's project, Tikbalang — a cosplay

Check out Alex's project, Tikbalang — a cosplay helmet of a Zaku II from the Gundam franchise!🤖

Check out this cool face that Matthew Reichard has

Check out this cool face that Matthew Reichard has been working on!👁👁

Our rug tufting station has found a new home! If y

Our rug tufting station has found a new home! If you'd like to make yourself a rug, come down to IRL2 to learn how!!!🪩📌🪣

Want to learn how to use the SLA printer? Join us

Want to learn how to use the SLA printer? Join us for our workshop this Thursday at IRL2! Sign up by scanning the QR code or heading to the link in our bio. You can also check out all of our other events on our Eventbrite💫💮

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