Makerspace
Mines Makerspace: Where Art + Engineering Meet
Vision & Mission
The Mines Makerspace, located on the 3rd Floor of the Devereaux Library, brings Art + Engineering together to spark creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Our mission is to make STEAM resources accessible to the campus community and create a space where ideas come to life.
What Can You Do in the Makerspace?
The Makerspace is equipped with tools and materials to bring your creative ideas to life, whether for a class project, research, or personal exploration. Resources include:
- Pottery Wheels (four available)
- Clay Hand-Building and Glazing Space
- 3D Clay Printer
- Embroidery Machine
- Glassblowing/Torchwork Station
- 3D Printers
- Circuit
- Glowforge Laser Engraver
- Lapidary Equipment
- Plotter Printer (Free for students; department billing for academic use)
- Sewing Machines
- Hand Tools
Many materials such as clay, glaze, filament, and fabric are provided free of charge for student use up to a certain amount. If you’re unfamiliar with the equipment, our student staff is available to guide you or facilitate your projects.
Events and Group Use
The Makerspace is open for drop-in use during specific hours but is also available for classes, group activities, and events. Mornings (8 AM – 2 PM) are reserved for scheduled activities. If you’re interested in hosting an event or reserving the space, you can do so through the campus scheduling system here.
Location
Room 303, Devereaux Library
Hours of Operation
- Monday - Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM
- Saturday: 12 PM- 5 PM
Stop by, explore the resources, and see where your creativity takes you!
Job requests must be submitted 72 hours in advance to ensure on time completion.
If you’d prefer to email your request to the student team, you can send it here!
