| 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
Thursday
Jan 15th | | Tomorrow
Friday
Jan 16th | 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 17th |  Class: Lapidary Arts 101 (2:00pm-4:00pm)[$40]
Lapidary Arts 101, Saturday, January 17th, 2-4 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. | This
Sunday
Jan 18th |  Class: In Person - DMS Membership Orientation (12:00pm-2:00pm)[$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
Monday
Jan 19th | | This
Tuesday
Jan 20th | 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 Mike - mikeolson@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
Wednesday
Jan 21st | | Next
Thursday
Jan 22nd | | Next
Friday
Jan 23rd | 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. | Next
Saturday
Jan 24th | | Next
Sunday
Jan 25th | | Next
Monday
Jan 26th | Class: Paper Piece Quilted Table Cloth (9:00am-12:00pm)[$$20]
Paper Piece Quilted Table Cloth
This class will take place over two sessions: January 26th from 9am to 12pm as well as February 2nd from 9am to 12pm
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
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Tuesday
Jan 27th | | Next
Wednesday
Jan 28th | | 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. |
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