| 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
Feb 25th | | Tomorrow
Thursday
Feb 26th |  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
Feb 27th | Event: Tours 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Josh will have the shop open for tours Friday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Show up, take a tour, and see what DMS is all about.
Tours generally take 15 to 30 minutes. | This
Saturday
Feb 28th | Class: Paper Piece Quilted Table Cloth (9:00am-12:00pm)[$$60]
Paper Piece Quilted Table Cloth
This class will take place from 9am to noon
You must be familiar with your sewing machine and be able to do basic sewing.
Tamara Welzant has learned this method from the two authors who wrote a book and traveled nationwide teaching classes at quilting shops. Since that time, she has created multiple quilts, table runners, throw pillows, and bags.
In this class, you will learn how paper pieces is done. A standard sewing machine will be used, thread, scrap fabric.
You’ll need to bring :
Sewing machine
Thread needles, etc.
Scrap material (to share if you want)
Straight pins
Rotary cutter
Small cutting mat (if you have one)
Quarter inch ruler(if you have one)
Scissors
Event: Tours 10:00 am to Noon (10:00am-12:00pm)
Andrej will have the shop open for tours Saturday 10:00 am to Noon. Show up, take a tour, and see what DMS is all about. Tours take about 15 to 30 minutes.
 Class: Basic Stained Glass (3:00pm-5:00pm)[$50]
In this beginner stained glass class you will learn the basic techniques of cutting glass, construction using copper foil and solder. By the end of this class, you will have constructed a beautiful stained-glass sun catcher to take home.
Class will be taught by Alyssa | This
Sunday
Mar 1st | | This
Monday
Mar 2nd |  Meeting: Board (6:00pm-8:00pm)[$1,000,000]
Closed Board Meeting | This
Tuesday
Mar 3rd | | Next
Wednesday
Mar 4th | | Next
Thursday
Mar 5th | Class: Lapidary 101 (5:00pm-7:00pm)[$40]
Lapidary 101
Hayley has been rock hounding and playing with rocks since 2020. Her experience includes tumbling, jewelry making, cutting and polishing as well as specimen preparation. A one-night introduction to the lapidary arts and what the Duluth Makerspace has to offer local rock and mineral enthusiasts. Presentation of the saws, drill, lapidary polishers, and cabbing machines. Hands-on learning on the saw and cabbing arbor. Learn more about becoming certified Lapidary Studio Certified; this class is the first step. | Next
Friday
Mar 6th | | Next
Saturday
Mar 7th | | Next
Sunday
Mar 8th | | Next
Monday
Mar 9th |  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. | Next
Tuesday
Mar 10th | | Wednesday
Mar 11th | |
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