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• Open for Tours - Come Check Out the MakerLab

  • Start
    16 Mar 2026
  •  
  • End
    28 Dec 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    42 sessions
  • Location
    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

  • Start
    16 Mar 2026
  •  
  • End
    28 Dec 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    42 sessions
  • Location
    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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• Introduction to the Metal Shop

  • When
    2 May 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
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  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.

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• Intro to Serger and Industrial Sewing Machine

  • When
    2 May 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Lab
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  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  This class will cover basic use of both the serger and the Jack industrial sewing machine. We won't spend much time practicing sewing, but this will be enough to get started.

  This class is appropriate for members who have taken Intro to Textiles and have some sewing experience. Please message Leah Roy-Ehri with any questions.

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• Make a Grocery Bag Using the Industrial Sewing Machine (Jack)

  • When
    3 May 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Dr STE 6, Durango, CO 81303
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  We will be repurposing used banners to sew reusable grocery-type bags using the Jack industrial sewing machine. This is a great way to get comfortable with the Jack. We'll go over how to thread and operate the Jack and tips for sewing heavier materials. 

  Appropriate for members who have taken Intro to Textiles and have some basic sewing experience. Please send Leah Roy-Ehri a message on Slack with any questions. 

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• Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

  • When
    4 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    2

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  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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• Intro to Vinyl Cutting

  • When
    5 May 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Dr Ste 6
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  The vinyl cutter can be used to create accurate digital cuts in vinyl. You can use a variety of adhesive vinyls to create decals for water bottles, windows, or whatever you'd like to personalize. You can also cut heat transfer vinyl to personalize T-shirts and other items. This class will focus on how to use our vinyl cutter.

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• Intro to Embroidery Machine

  • When
    6 May 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Lab
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  Registration is closed

  Learn to use the Embroidery Machine! We'll use patterns on the machine and downloaded patterns, and discuss ways to create embroidery patterns.

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• Intro to Lampworking Glass Beads

  • When
    6 May 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    464 Turner Dr Ste 6
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  In this beginner class, you'll learn lampworking basics to create glass beads. We'll cover bench torch fundamentals, safety, heating, shaping and finishing techniques. Materials included. No experience needed.

  Materials:  Free

  Minimum of 2 students required to hold class

  
  

  
  

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• Copper and Brass Stud Earrings

  • When
    11 May 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    464 Turner Dr Ste 6
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  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Build a set of handcrafted copper or brass stud earrings while refining your core metalsmithing skills. Focus on sawing, shaping, texturing, finishing and soldering sterling silver ear posts.

  Prerequisite: Intro to Jewelry

  Materials:  $5 fee per pair payable via cash or Venmo to instructor

  Minimum of 2 students required to hold class

  
  

  
  

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• Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

  • When
    11 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    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

  • When
    12 May 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Lab/ ML main room
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  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!

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• Intro to Lampworking Glass Beads

  • When
    13 May 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    464 Turner Dr Ste 6
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  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  In this beginner class, you'll learn lampworking basics to create glass beads. We'll cover bench torch fundamentals, safety, heating, shaping and finishing techniques. Materials included. No experience needed.

  Materials:  Free

  Minimum of 2 students required to hold class

  
  

  
  

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• Handmade Chain Making

  • When
    15 May 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    464 Turner Dr Ste 6
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Join us for the continuation of our open studio sessions that explore the art of handmade chain making. This session will focus on making clasps to complete your chains.

  We’ll be working in copper and brass to learn techniques you can easily transfer to silver in your own practice. A $2-$5 materials fee (cash or Venmo) covers the use of copper and brass during the class (price depends on how much material you use) 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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• Make a Stuff Sack using Tyvek

  • When
    16 May 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Lab
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Tyvek, as in the house wrap, is a cheap, strong, light and waterproof material. It can be used to make outdoor gear, and is gaining popularity as an ultralight material. 

  We will make roll top stuff sack/dry bags using basic sewing machines. The class goal is for you to leave with a completed bag, and the knowledge to make simple custom bags to fit your own gear. We'll discuss basics of using Tyvek, and other materials that can be used in a similar way. 

  Intro to Textiles is a prerequisite - contact @Leah Roy-Ehri for any questions.

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• Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

  • When
    18 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    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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• Intro to CNC Plasma

  • When
    23 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  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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• Upholstery 101

  • When
    24 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Textile Lab
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
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  The goal of this class is to learn basic upholstery techniques: foam sizing and cutting, cover design, fabric selection and sewing, piping and zippers. The class is appropriate for makers who have taken intro to textiles AND are comfortable with basic machine sewing.

  We will create one chair or bench type cushion each. Alternatively, you could create a throw/decorative pillow as the skills transfer well.

  You will likely need to acquire and bring your own supplies, depending on your desired project. There are some available materials in the textiles lab. 
  
  To make this class relevant to you and allow for custom projects, I have included requirements in the registration for project planning. You do not have to know exact details, as I will communicate with you to develop the design. But, please do give me your best idea. Designs must be completed before class. If supplies need to be ordered, that of course takes time. Thanks!

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• Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

  • When
    25 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    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

  • When
    26 May 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Lab/ ML main room
  • Registered
    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!

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• Intro to Vinyl Cutting

  • When
    28 May 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Dr Ste 6
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  The vinyl cutter can be used to create accurate digital cuts in vinyl. You can use a variety of adhesive vinyls to create decals for water bottles, windows, or whatever you'd like to personalize. You can also cut heat transfer vinyl to personalize T-shirts and other items. This class will focus on how to use our vinyl cutter.

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• Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

  • When
    1 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    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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• Introduction to the Metal Shop

  • When
    6 Jun 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  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.

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• Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

  • When
    8 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    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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• Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

  • When
    15 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    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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• Volunteer to lead Monday Night Tours and Orientation Class

  • When
    22 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    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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• Intro to CNC Plasma

  • When
    27 Jun 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  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

  • When
    29 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    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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• Introduction to the Metal Shop

  • When
    18 Jul 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  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.

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• Intro to CNC Plasma

  • When
    25 Jul 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  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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