Crystal Lake Public Library LEGO Show and Classes

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Come join us for a public display and classes at the Crystal Lake Public Library!  We will be displaying some of our newest creations and teaching builders of all ages how to grow in their building skills.  We will be able to answer questions, talk about our creations and share insights.  Come learn, grow and see! For more information, visit …

Introductory Elements & Principles of Lego as an Artistic Medium – 101 Class by Casey McCoy

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INTRODUCTORY ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF LEGO AS AN ARTISTIC MEDIUMWindyCityLUG members are encouraged to disseminate their Lego love and knowledge during monthly WindyCityLUG club meetings as “101” classes. WCL member Casey M. gave two talks this spring with WCL_ART_101 – The 7 Elements of Lego as an Artistic Medium and WCL_ART_102 – The 7 Principles of Lego as an Artistic Medium. …

Blacklight as an Element of Design

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“A blacklight (or often black light), also referred to as a UV-A light, Wood’s lamp, or ultraviolet light, is a lamp that emits long-wave (UV-A) ultraviolet light and very little visible light.” wikipedia No matter what you call it, people are fascinated by the effect blacklight has on neon and glow-in-the-dark LEGO parts.  At any convention or exhibit, people flock to black light displays.   I am not the first AFOL to display …