Bellingham Makerspace Newsletter
July 2021
Hello from the Makerspace! We have exciting news for you.
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Here is an update of what has been happening at the Makerspace for the last few months.
- Maker Camp for Middle School Students
- Update on open hours
- Men's Shed partnership
- Screen Printing classes
- Volunteer and teaching opportunities still available
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New 3D Printers for our upcoming 3d Printing classes
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Now Open Full Time -
The doors are open! After many months (and some false starts) we have finally opened our doors to the public again. Visitors are now welcome to come in for tours or ask questions during our regular open hours, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on weekdays and 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on weekends. We're closed on Tuesdays.
Members can reserve tool time any day we are open, and classes are still available on their scheduled times to anyone who is interested in taking them. You can sign up for classes on our website here.
Men's Shed partnership
In other partnership news, the Makerspace is also reviving our partnership with the local Bellingham chapter of the Men's Shed. We will be offering space for this like-minded non-profit and their members to meet and work on collaborative projects, and they will be assisting us with volunteering for various roles and projects around the Makerspace.
Volunteer Positions Available
If you or someone you know would like to volunteer with us, please fill out the Volunteer Application form. Then, come to the Volunteer orientation on the 1st Saturday of the month at noon, email us, or come in during our open hours for a tour.
We are also still open to new paid teaching positions for anyone with a skill to share that they feel fits the theme of making stuff. Sewing, electronics projects, painting or other classes are welcome! Email us for more information.
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Maker Camp Project Ideas
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Make Magazine Maker Camp for Middle School students
Bellingham Maker Space is hosting Maker Day Camp, a program full of projects, adventures, inspiration, and community. Each week a new subject and home-based project kit. Examples of projects: Carnival Game physics, Flicker Bugs, Penny flashlight, vortex cannon, screen print T-shirt, paper circuits, cardboard automaton, marshmallow blow gun, and more.
Sign up now, spots are limited!
Camp Format:
Monday 10am: intro to project and topic - explanation and teaching practical skills required for project success. Weekly project discussed and Project kits distributed.
During the week: campers build their project at home. Teacher is available for help, questions, further discussion and additional info online.
Friday 10am: Campers share their projects, socialize, and discuss how to take learning further and learn connections to real world applications.
Our full schedule will be available on our website on Wednesday, July 7th. Keep an eye on our Classes page to sign up for further Maker Camp classes as they become available!
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New Classes Offered
Speaking of classes, we are offering new classes on our calendar, including the much-anticipated Screen Printing class. The screen printer has a new instructor, and the materials and space is ready to use!
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