Events & Class Calendar
Space Reservation Calendar
See our upcoming Classes and Public Events below. Members can reserve tools/spaces using the Space Reservation Calendar Button at the top right of the website.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
This skills class is a required course that all metal shop participants must take prior to working in the metal shop. This course will cover the safety equipment of the metal shop, tool safety and maintenance, and basic operation of equipment. While you will not leave this class a master fabricator, you will have the basic foundations to begin realizing all the possibilities of the metal shop.
This course will include lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Students will learn to operate the horizontal bandsaw, horizontal/vertical sander, drill press, angle grinder, and MIG welder. Additionally, we will discuss the difference between the fixturing table and the welding table.
Please wear closed toed leather shoes and cotton clothing that provides full upper and lower body coverage. No synthetic fabrics (polypropylene, rayon, spandex, etc) are allowed in the metal shop at any time. Clothing should not have free draw chords or frayed edges. If you have longer hair, bring something to pull your hair back for safety.
Personal protective equipment - if you have personal leather gloves, safety glasses, or hearing protection bring your own. The MakerLab also has these community items for you to use. If you have your own welding hood please bring this so we can ensure that it is set correctly. Good close vision is important for effective welding and cutting. Please bring the appropriate impact resistant glasses or other vision devices as necessary.
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.
The MakerLab is accessible 24/7 for members.
Mondays 5 pm - 7 pm
Email: info@themakerlab.org
434 Turner Drive Suite 6Durango, CO 81303