Maker's Space & The Studio
Step into the Maker's Space! Tinker, design, and invent using 3D printers, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, coding tools, and more. Collaborate with other makers, learn new technology and make your dreams become reality. Let your imagination run wild in this inspiring space that's open to learners of all ages and skill levels.
Please note that the Maker's Space will be closed on:
- Saturday November 23 thru to Wednesday November 27, 2024
- The Maker's Space will be open Thursday November 28, 2024 from 12-4pm and 5-8pm.
- Friday November 29 thru to Monday December 2, 2024
The Maker's Space will reopen on Tuesday December 3, 2024.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Maker's Space
Updated operating hours starting Monday October 7, 2024.
Day of the Week Operating Hours
Sundays Closed
Mondays Closed
Tuesdays 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Closed | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesdays 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Closed | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursdays 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm | Closed | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am - 12:00pm | Closed | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Studio
Day of the Week Operating Hours
Sundays 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Mondays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesdays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fridays 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am - 5:00pm
Maker's Space Lab Equipment
These items can be booked & used individually
- VEVOR Button Maker 58mm
- VEVOR Button Maker 25mm
- Cricut Maker 3
- Cricut Mug Press (x2)
- FlashForge Creator 3D Printer
- Ultimaker 3 3D Printer
- Apple iMac 24” (x2)
- Janome 3160-QDC Sewing Machine
- Janome HD9 Professional Sewing Machine
Maker's Space Studio Equipment
Available as one booking
- Video recording equipment
- Canon Vixia HF G50
- Canon Camcorder
- Glide Fear Teleprompter
- Neewer Lights
- Sound recording equipment
- Elgato Stream Deck
- Cloudifier Mic Amplifier
- Presonus Audio Mixer
- Presonus Mini-Fader
- Maschine Box
- Instrument microphones (x2)
- Lapel microphones (x2)
- Podcast Shure microphones (x2)
- Wireless headsets
- Maschine Box
- M Audio Keyboard (with Sustain Pedal)
Room & Equipment Booking
Maker’s Space
- Equipment within the Maker’s Space Lab can be booked in 30 minutes, 1-, 2-, and 3- hour time slots. If the equipment does not have a booking, the equipment is available on a first come first serve basis.
- Bookings made for equipment use or staff assistance will be held for 30 minutes past the confirmed start time. If the customer is not present, the booking will be cancelled and the equipment will be made available for others to use.
- If a customer is booked for a certain time slot and would like to continue past their time slot and there is nobody booked in after, the customer may continue. If there is someone booked in, they must finish their booking in the allotted time and return later or another day to continue.
- The last booking for the day will end 30 minutes before the library closes for the evening, to allow time for clean-up and settlement of payment.
- Customers must complete a training video to use equipment and sign a waiver form.
The Studio
- Equipment within the Maker’s Space Studio can be booked in 30 minutes, 1-, 2-, and 3- hour time slots. If the equipment does not have a booking, the equipment is available on a first come first serve basis.
- If a customer is booked for a certain time slot and would like to continue past their time slot and there is nobody booked in after, the customer may continue. If there is someone booked in, they must finish their booking in the allotted time and return later or another day to continue.
- Those using the Studio will need to have completed the training and signed off on the waiver before using the space.
- Customers must complete a training video to use equipment and sign a waiver form.
Costs & Payments
Fee Chart for Materials Use
Material |
Cost |
Notes |
3D Printing |
$0.25 |
Per gram |
Sewing needle |
$0.25 |
|
Sewing metal bobbin |
$1.50 |
|
Sewing plastic bobbin |
$0.50 |
|
Sewing thread |
$2.00 |
Per 5,000 stitch count |
Button maker |
$0.75 |
2.25” (58mm) button |
Button maker |
$0.50 |
1” (25mm) button |
Cricut vinyl |
$1.00 |
Per square foot |
Cricut paper |
$1.00 |
Per square foot |
Mug for mug press |
$6.00 |
Cost of 12oz mug & use of machine |
Infusable Ink Sheet/Wrap |
$5.00 |
A single 4.5 x 12" wrap. Fits standard 12oz mug. |
BYOMug |
$2.00 |
Bring your own mug, use of machine |
Note:
- An estimate of cost will be generated from the 3D printers prior to the commencement of the print job. The user must remain in the building for the duration of their print. If the user chooses to leave, staff are not responsible for monitoring the printing. Users are expected to retrieve their own projects from the printers at the end of their session.
- Customers will be asked to pay for their project at the end of their use of the space
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Clarington Library,
Museums & Archives
163 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON,
L1C 1T7