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Community Makerspace

Learn → Make → Repeat

Hands-on Labs, Classes, and Community where your ideas come to life.

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Welcome to the MakerLab

Innovate and unleash your creativity with powerful tools and a community of fellow makers!

The MakerLab is a community-led makerspace in Southwest Colorado dedicated to providing a collaborative workspace, tools, equipment and resources to makers and artists in the area. We have a metal shop, woodworking lab, laser lab, textile lab, 3D printing lab, electronics lab, classroom space, and tons of workspace.

Explore the Labs

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    3D Print Lab

    FDM printing for prototypes and parts. Orientations offered monthly.

    Orientation Required

  • Laser Lab

    CO₂ laser cutting & engraving—perfect for signage, boxes, and inlays.

    Orientation Required

  • Wood Shop

    From rough milling to fine joinery—table saw, planer, bandsaw, and more.

    Safety Training Required

  • Training Lab

    Software design workstations and A/V for classes.

    Class Area

  • Textiles Lab

    Sewing, serging, and embroidery for fabric and more.

    Orientation Recommended

  • Projects Lab

    Vinyl cutting, heat press, foam cutting, leathercraft, and more.

    Orientation Recommended

  • Electronics Lab

    Arduino/Raspberry Pi, soldering, test gear, and components.

    Orientation Recommended

  • Metal Shop

    CNC & manual mills, welding, plasma cutting, grinding & forming.

    Safety Training Required

  • Jewelry Lab

    Turn Copper, Silver, and more into fine jewelry

    Orientation Required

  • Glass Lab

    Melting, blowing, curing, and finishing glass—safety first.

    By supervision only

  • Wazer (Water Jet)

    Precisely cut metal, glass, ceramic and more

    Orientation Required

  • CNC Router Lab (Wood)

    3-axis CNC routing for furniture parts, signs, and jigs.

    Orientation required

Upcoming events

  • Open for Tours - Come Check Out the MakerLab

    • 16 Mar 2026
    • 28 Dec 2026
    • 42 sessions
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6

    Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary. Come learn about our community, the equipment we have, and the classes we offer. Members are available to answer your questions and share their expertise as makers.

    We offer the new member orientation class at 6:00. So, if you decide to join, you can get started right away. If you are already planning on joining, you can just come at that time. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org


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  • New Member Orientation Class

    • 16 Mar 2026
    • 28 Dec 2026
    • 42 sessions
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6

    REGISTRATION IS NOT NECESSARY.

    This is our general safety and use orientation class for new members. It is a required class for new members and your first step to becoming a full part of our community. You will get fully set up as a new member, learn about our culture, how to register for classes, how to get answers to your questions, where to find safety equipment and about MakerLab's policies and procedures. No registration necessary.

    If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

    If you are not available on Monday evenings, email info@themakerlab.org and we can coordinate another time for your orientation.

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  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 6 Apr 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
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  • Design Lab

    • 8 Apr 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Maker Lab main room
    • 4
    Register

    Design Lab is a hands-on, open-format class designed to help makers turn ideas, sketches, and digital assets into files that successfully produce real-world objects. Instead of focusing on specific software, this class teaches foundational file-prep concepts—scale, units, raster vs vector, layers, and non-destructive workflows—that translate across many tools and machines.

    Participants can bring any project they’re working on (3D printing, laser, CNC, Wazer, or general fabrication). Each session begins with a short lesson, followed by guided work time where files are prepared, tested on machines, adjusted, and improved. This is a practical, confidence-building class focused on helping you understand how to do what you want to make.

    This is not a class that teaches how to use the machines, you must take those workshops on your own. Basic computer skills are required. All skill levels welcome.


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  • Handmade Chain Making

    • 11 Apr 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 464 Turner Dr Ste 6
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Join us for this jewelry open studio session as we explore the art of handmade chain making. Settle into the meditative rhythm of creating chain by hand, from simple non-soldered styles to more complex soldered designs.

    We’ll be working in copper and brass to learn techniques you can easily transfer to silver in your own practice. A $5 materials fee (cash or Venmo) covers the use of copper and brass during the class, or you’re welcome to bring your own copper, brass, or silver wire if you prefer. Open to all levels, this session welcomes anyone interested in learning, experimenting, and making.

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  • Intro to CNC Plasma

    • 11 Apr 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • The MakerLab
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Course prerequisites include completion of the Intro to Metal Shop class.  It is also required that students have experience running either the CNC laser, CNC router (Laguna), or water jet (Wazer).  This course will not cover the design and generation of the required vector files and students should have knowledge of vector design concepts.

    Learn the design considerations, set up, and safe operation of the Premier Plasma CNC table.  The Premier Plasma is a computer-controlled water table capable of accurate cuts on mild steel up to 1/2 inch in thickness.  Software instruction will include the use of SheetCam for conversion of vector files to the required G-Code and Mach3 for set up of the table and running the G-Code. 

    Clothing should be made from natural fibers (thick cotton or wool) and shoes should be close-toed leather.  If you have personal PPE - shade 8 safety glasses or welding hood that adjusts to shade 8, hearing protection, respiratory protection - please bring your own equipment.

     
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  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 13 Apr 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
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  • Thread Therapy

    • 14 Apr 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Textiles Lab/ ML main room
    • Be the first
    Register

    The Maker Lab all things textiles hang-out is here!

    This is a drop in, chill, sew, knit, crochet, just be, whatever event for everyone. You can bring your own project or play with materials at the lab.

    Registration might help me plan, but is not necessary.

    Please note that this is not intended to be an introduction class to any of the machines - but it is a great opportunity to revisit a machine and learn new tips and tricks!

    Show details

  • Design Lab

    • 15 Apr 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Maker Lab main room
    • 4
    Register

    Design Lab is a hands-on, open-format class designed to help makers turn ideas, sketches, and digital assets into files that successfully produce real-world objects. Instead of focusing on specific software, this class teaches foundational file-prep concepts—scale, units, raster vs vector, layers, and non-destructive workflows—that translate across many tools and machines.

    Participants can bring any project they’re working on (3D printing, laser, CNC, Wazer, or general fabrication). Each session begins with a short lesson, followed by guided work time where files are prepared, tested on machines, adjusted, and improved. This is a practical, confidence-building class focused on helping you understand how to do what you want to make.

    This is not a class that teaches how to use the machines, you must take those workshops on your own. Basic computer skills are required. All skill levels welcome.


    Show details

  • Handmade Chain Making

    • 18 Apr 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 464 Turner Dr Ste 6
    • 4
    Register

    Join us for this jewelry open studio session as we explore the art of handmade chain making. Settle into the meditative rhythm of creating chain by hand, from simple non-soldered styles to more complex soldered designs.

    We’ll be working in copper and brass to learn techniques you can easily transfer to silver in your own practice. A $5 materials fee (cash or Venmo) covers the use of copper and brass during the class, or you’re welcome to bring your own copper, brass, or silver wire if you prefer. Open to all levels, this session welcomes anyone interested in learning, experimenting, and making.

    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 20 Apr 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Design Lab

    • 22 Apr 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Maker Lab main room
    • 4
    Register

    Design Lab is a hands-on, open-format class designed to help makers turn ideas, sketches, and digital assets into files that successfully produce real-world objects. Instead of focusing on specific software, this class teaches foundational file-prep concepts—scale, units, raster vs vector, layers, and non-destructive workflows—that translate across many tools and machines.

    Participants can bring any project they’re working on (3D printing, laser, CNC, Wazer, or general fabrication). Each session begins with a short lesson, followed by guided work time where files are prepared, tested on machines, adjusted, and improved. This is a practical, confidence-building class focused on helping you understand how to do what you want to make.

    This is not a class that teaches how to use the machines, you must take those workshops on your own. Basic computer skills are required. All skill levels welcome.


    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 27 Apr 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Thread Therapy

    • 28 Apr 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Textiles Lab/ ML main room
    • Be the first
    Register

    The Maker Lab all things textiles hang-out is here!

    This is a drop in, chill, sew, knit, crochet, just be, whatever event for everyone. You can bring your own project or play with materials at the lab.

    Registration might help me plan, but is not necessary.

    Please note that this is not intended to be an introduction class to any of the machines - but it is a great opportunity to revisit a machine and learn new tips and tricks!

    Show details

  • Design Lab

    • 29 Apr 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Maker Lab main room
    • 4
    Register

    Design Lab is a hands-on, open-format class designed to help makers turn ideas, sketches, and digital assets into files that successfully produce real-world objects. Instead of focusing on specific software, this class teaches foundational file-prep concepts—scale, units, raster vs vector, layers, and non-destructive workflows—that translate across many tools and machines.

    Participants can bring any project they’re working on (3D printing, laser, CNC, Wazer, or general fabrication). Each session begins with a short lesson, followed by guided work time where files are prepared, tested on machines, adjusted, and improved. This is a practical, confidence-building class focused on helping you understand how to do what you want to make.

    This is not a class that teaches how to use the machines, you must take those workshops on your own. Basic computer skills are required. All skill levels welcome.


    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 4 May 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 11 May 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 18 May 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 25 May 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 1 Jun 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 8 Jun 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 15 Jun 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 22 Jun 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

  • Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

    • 29 Jun 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 434 Turner Drive STE 6
    • 2
    Register
    Come help us welcome new and potential members to our community. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and share your maker story with new members. Sign up for whatever Monday you are available. No training necessary, we will teach you as we go. The waitlist is enabled on key positions so you can share your availability in case someone can't make it.
    Show details

Hours:

The MakerLab is accessible 24/7 for members. 

Open house & orientation:

Mondays 5 pm - 7 pm 

Address:

434 Turner Drive, Suite 6
Durango, CO 81303

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