| 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
Tuesday
Jan 27th | | Tomorrow
Wednesday
Jan 28th | | This
Thursday
Jan 29th |  Class: Beginner Wheel Throwing Pottery: 6-Week Course (6:00pm-8:30pm)[$250]
Beginner Wheel Throwing Pottery: 6-Week Course
Join us for a 6-class series guiding you through the full process of making clay pots—from throwing on the wheel to glazing.
Classes meet Thursday nights on the following dates:
January 29 · February 5, 12, 19, 26 · March 12 (No class March 5th)
The first 5 weeks we will primarily work on the wheels.
The final week will focus on glazing your work.
All materials (clay, glaze, and kiln firing) are included.
Class will be canceled if fewer than 3 participants are registered by January 28th, 2026, at 6:00 PM. | This
Friday
Jan 30th | 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
Jan 31st | | This
Sunday
Feb 1st | | This
Monday
Feb 2nd |  Meeting: Board (6:00pm-8:00pm)[$1,000,000]
Closed Board Meeting | Next
Tuesday
Feb 3rd | | Next
Wednesday
Feb 4th | | Next
Thursday
Feb 5th | Class: PREVIOUS CLASSES REQUIRED Wheel Throwing (6:00pm-8:30pm)[$250]
PREVIOUS WHEEL THROWING CLASS REQUIRED
This is the second week of the Beginner Wheel Throwing Pottery: 6-Week Course
Join us for a 6-class series guiding you through the full process of making clay pots—from throwing on the wheel to glazing.
Classes meet Thursday nights on the following dates: January 29 · February 5, 12, 19, 26 · March 12 (No class March 5th)
The first 5 weeks we will primarily work on the wheels.
The final week will focus on glazing your work.
All materials (clay, glaze, and kiln firing) are included.
Class will be canceled if fewer than 3 participants are registered by May 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. | Next
Friday
Feb 6th | | Next
Saturday
Feb 7th | Class: Double Knitting 101 (3:00pm-4:00pm)[$$80]
Double Knitting 101
Class will be held over two sessions: February 7th from 3pm to 5pm and February 21 from 3pm to 4pm
Irina Haller has been a knitter since she was very young, starting after she was taught by her grandmother. She has been knitting on and off for the past 50 plus years or so.
She has previously taught knitting classes in the past such as: basic knitting, lace knitting (including heritage knitting around the world), knitting in a round, Shetland color knitting, Aran and cable knitting, and double knitting (reversible fabric).
In this class, you will be taught how to make a coaster (about 4.5 by 4.5 inches) using double knit techniques and two colors. Skills will include a simple cast-on for the double knitting, color transitions, following a chart and written directions, simple double knitting cast off.
Tools and supplies: two contrasting or complimentary color yarns in worsted weight. Knitting needles US size 8 (5 mm). Patterns are free. Yarn and needles will be available for additional fee (participants are welcome to bring their own.
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Sunday
Feb 8th | | Next
Monday
Feb 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. | Tuesday
Feb 10th | Class: Duluth Folk School Intro Wood Shop Tools Day 1/3 (5:30pm-8:00pm)[$165]
Duluth Folk School Class being held at DMS. You can sign up at:
https://duluthfolkschool.com/events/introduction-to-woodshop-power-tools/ for $163.00
This is a three part class: February 10th, 17th, and 24th from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm each evening.
Description: Power tools can save time and expand what’s possible in the woodshop, but used improperly, they can also cause mistakes just as quickly. In this three-session class, students will learn the safe and effective use of five core woodworking machines: the table saw, planer, jointer, router, and miter (chop) saw. We’ll focus on shop safety, understanding each tool’s strengths and limitations, and developing good habits for control and consistency. This class is designed as a foundation and confidence-builder, giving students the hands-on experience they need to get comfortable with these tools and prepare for more advanced woodworking projects.
Registration Includes: Instruction and all materials are provided.
What goes into our class pricing? As a local nonprofit, Duluth Folk School is committed to supporting both our instructors and community. We want to compensate our instructors fairly, keep class sizes small, and keep our doors open—while also keeping prices as low as we can.
Thank you for participating in our local handcraft and education economy! Together, we help keep Duluth a fun and vibrant place.
Student Requirements: Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: This class is for anyone. Best for Age: 18 and older You should bring: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty/ Location Duluth MakerSpace 3001 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN |
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