| 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
Monday
May 19th | | Tomorrow
Tuesday
May 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.
Class: PREVIOUS CLASSES REQUIRED Wheel Throwing (6:30pm-9:00pm)[$250]
PREVIOUS WHEEL THROWING CLASS REQUIRED
This is the third 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 Tuesday nights on the following dates:
May 6, 13, 20, 27 · June 3, 17 (No class June 10)
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. | This
Wednesday
May 21st | | This
Thursday
May 22nd | Event: Tours 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (6:00pm-7:30pm)
Tony will have the shop open for tours Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Show up, take a tour, and see what DMS is all about. | This
Friday
May 23rd | | This
Saturday
May 24th | Event: Tours 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (11:30am-1:30pm)
Jami will have the shop open for tours Saturday 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Tours take 15 minutes++ (depending on questions). Show up, take a tour, and see what DMS is all about.
Class: Intro to Welding: MIG and Stick (12:00pm-4:00pm)[$200]
Join our Introduction to Welding: MIG & Stick class on May 24-25. Dive into the world of metalwork with a seasoned welder with over a decade of experience. Designed for beginners, this 8-hour, two-day course covers MIG (wire feed) and SMAW (stick) welding techniques, using tools like welders, chop saws, angle grinders, and clamps. You’ll learn essential safety practices and get hands-on practice.
No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and create!
The class will run from 12-4PM on both Saturday and Sunday. | This
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May 25th | | Next
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May 26th | | Next
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May 27th | | Next
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May 28th | | Next
Thursday
May 29th | 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. | Next
Friday
May 30th | | Next
Saturday
May 31st | Class: Intro to Woodworking: Cedar Bench Build (6:00pm-8:00pm)[$225]
Join our Intro to Woodworking class running May 31-June 10, 2025, from 6pm-8pm over four sessions!
Led by a passionate woodworking hobbyist, this 8-hour course introduces beginners to essential shop tools, including the table saw, band saw, jointer, planer, drill press, and sanders.
You’ll learn shop safety and hands-on techniques while crafting a functional, stylish cedar bench to take home. No prior skills are required. Sign up now!
Course dates are:
Saturday 5/31 6-8pm
Tues 6/3 6-8pm
Saturday 6/7 6-8pm
Tues 6/10 6-8pm | Next
Sunday
Jun 1st | | Monday
Jun 2nd |  Meeting: Board (6:00pm-8:00pm)[$1,000,000]
Closed Board Meeting |
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