| RECENT NEWS All News (most recent at top) | 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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| ROOF FUNDRAISING COMPLETE! (Wednesday, Aug 21st - Mike ) |  Our fundraising for the new roof is complete. We set a goal of $82,550.00 and when we were within $3200.00 of our goal a member secured a pledge from a local business owner to cover that amount. In the meantime checks continued to arrive at DMS and we ended up raising $83,380.00. The surplus will go to support our mission either by seeding our next capital improvement or tool upgrade.
Thanks to everyone who supports us through their generous donations, time, and/or dues. We would not survive without you.
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| | UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS See All | Today
Sunday
Aug 10th | | Tomorrow
Monday
Aug 11th |  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
Aug 12th | | This
Wednesday
Aug 13th | | This
Thursday
Aug 14th | Class: Introduction to Fusion 360 (6:00pm-8:00pm)[$50]
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the essential skills needed to turn ideas into real 3D designs using Fusion 360—an industry-standard tool used by engineers, product designers, and makers around the world. You’ll explore how to navigate the Fusion 360 interface, create precise 2D sketches with dimensions, and transform them into 3D objects using tools like extrude and revolve. Along the way, you’ll pick up basic design principles and best practices used in professional design and manufacturing.
By the end of the session, you’ll complete a simple, personalized project—like a name tag or custom keychain—that combines dimensional sketching, extrusion, and text, and can even be prepared for 3D printing.
No experience needed. Laptops are provided, or feel free to bring your own. | This
Friday
Aug 15th | Event: Tours 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (5:30pm-5:30pm)
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. | This
Saturday
Aug 16th | 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. | Next
Sunday
Aug 17th | | Next
Monday
Aug 18th | Event: Craft Shop Clean Up (6:00pm-8:00pm)
If you've been enjoying the DMS Craft Space this year, how about giving 2 hours back Monday, July 21st? If you are new, it's a great chance to hang out with fellow makers and join the community! If you've gotten value from our tools and workspace, please consider pitching in Monday, August 18th. We'll feed you!
 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. | Next
Tuesday
Aug 19th | | Next
Wednesday
Aug 20th |  Class: Introduction to Laser Cutting (6:00pm-8:30pm)[$55]
Learn the basics of laser cutting in this hands-on beginner class. Students will explore design software, understand material selection and safety protocols, and create their own wooden box to take home. We'll cover file preparation, machine operation, and design fundamentals for the 100W laser cutter.
No experience necessary. | Next
Thursday
Aug 21st | | Next
Friday
Aug 22nd | | Next
Saturday
Aug 23rd | 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. | Sunday
Aug 24th | |
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