| RECENT NEWS All News (most recent at top) | Lobby Is Getting A Makeover (Wednesday, Aug 27th - Mike ) |  We're in the process of updating our lobby. We're moving the front desk, having new lighting installed, new flooring installed, new wall treatments. In short our lobby will be fresh and welcoming. Watch for an open house when we will show it off!
In the meantime we are still using the shops and studios - with lots of cool creative projects happening. Come take a tour, take the orientation class, become a member and get access to tools and a place to work.
| Bandsaw Fundraising Update Feb 25, 2025 (Friday, Nov 15th - Mike ) |  (Progress as of 2/25/25 ) We are 100% funded for the new bandsaw!!! Thank you to everyone who donated!
A link to our Give to the Max fundraiser page is here: GiveMN.org
DMS Venmo (cut and paste). https://venmo.com/u/duluthmakerspace
| Lincoln Lark Business Group Meeting (Thursday, Sep 12th - Mike ) |  (Local Business leaders listen to Mayor Reinert’s presentation ) Duluth MakerSpace hosted the Lincoln Park Business Group this morning for their monthly meeting. For this meeting the group was honored to have a presentation by Mayor Roger Reinert.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the space look good and give us a chance to show off a little bit. Several of these people had not been inside DMS in years, and commented on how good the shops were looking.
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Cameron Kruger: Thank you so much for hosting us, it was wonderful to show off the space to our members!
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| | UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS See All | Today
Wednesday
Nov 5th |  Class: Clay 101 (6:30pm-9:00pm)[$50]
This is a 2.5-hour pottery sampler class designed for total beginners who want to try working with clay without committing to a full course or for anyone who wants a refresher on basic skills. We'll go through a mix of hand-building and wheel throwing. Work will not be fired as part of this class.
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Thursday
Nov 6th |  Class: In Person - DMS Membership Orientation (6:00pm-8:00pm)[$20]
*This class is only for New Members to orient to Duluth MakerSpace. Attendees will be expected to have a current membership or pay for a months membership at the time of orientation.*
If you’re looking for a tour, email info@duluthmakerspace.com
A general orientation to everything Duluth Makerspace. In this mandatory class for RFID access, we go over important tool usage, as well as workshop expectations and function. If you just can't make this orientation, please email mikeolson@duluthmakerspace.com to set up a time that will work. | This
Friday
Nov 7th | | This
Saturday
Nov 8th | Event: Tours 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (11:30am-1:00pm)
Jami will have the shop open for tours Saturday 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Show up, take a tour, and see what DMS is all about. | This
Sunday
Nov 9th | | This
Monday
Nov 10th |  Meeting: Member (6:00pm-7:30pm)
Monthly Makerspace Member meeting to review current events, functions, and updates for the Duluth Makerspace Community. Scheduled the second Monday of every month(Unless changed due to holidays).
Pizza will be provided. | This
Tuesday
Nov 11th | Class: Introduction to Woodshop Power Tools, Day 2 of 3 (5:30pm-9:30pm)[$168]
Duluth Folk School Class being held at DMS. DMS members can sign up at:
https://duluthfolkschool.com/events/introduction-to-woodshop-power-tools/
This is a three part class: Nov 4th, 11th, and 18th from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm each evening.
 Class: Lapidary Arts 101 (6:00pm-8:00pm)[$40]
Lapidary Arts 101, Tuesday, Nov. 11th 6-8 pm Instructor: Amanda
Learn basics of the lapidary arts including;
- Rocks and Minerals- Local rocks and minerals, identification, hardness
- Saws and tools- uses, care, safety, cutting demonstrations
- Arbor- demonstration and hands-on learning; forming, sanding, polishing
Learn more about becoming Lapidary Studio certified. This introductory class is the first step to becoming certified.
 Class: Clay 101 (6:30pm-9:00pm)[$50]
This is a 2.5-hour pottery sampler class designed for total beginners who want to try working with clay without committing to a full course or for anyone who wants a refresher on basic skills. We'll go through a mix of hand-building and wheel throwing. Work will not be fired as part of this class.
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Wednesday
Nov 12th | | Next
Thursday
Nov 13th |  Class: Introduction to Cricut - Vinyl Cutting Basics (6:00pm-7:30pm)[$35]
Learn the fundamentals of using a Cricut cutting machine in this hands-on beginner class. Students will explore Cricut Design Space software, understand material and blade selection, and create a personalized vinyl decal to take home. No experience necessary. | Next
Friday
Nov 14th | | Next
Saturday
Nov 15th | | Next
Sunday
Nov 16th | | Next
Monday
Nov 17th | | Next
Tuesday
Nov 18th | Class: Introduction to Woodshop Power Tools - Day 3/3 (5:30pm-9:30pm)[$168]
Duluth Folk School Class being held at DMS. DMS members can sign up at:
https://duluthfolkschool.com/events/introduction-to-woodshop-power-tools/
This is a three part class: Nov 4th, 11th, and 18th from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm each evening. | Wednesday
Nov 19th | |
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