| 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
Apr 28th | | Tomorrow
Tuesday
Apr 29th | | This
Wednesday
Apr 30th | | This
Thursday
May 1st | Event: Open Volunteer Hours (6:00pm-8:30pm)
Interested in learning some of our tools and improving the makerspace?
May 1st and 2nd, I'll be here as part of my volunteer coordinator role from 6-8:30pm with a list of small improvement projects.
Some are 3D printed, woodworking, or laser cutting. Come ready to help and learn!
A few of the items:
-plywood push sticks (CNC)
-plywood CNC clamps (CNC)
-router/CNC bit organizer (3D printed)
-pencil tray (laser cut)
-holder for earplugs and eyeglasses (laser cut)
-storage drawer for glue items (woodworking)
-CNC-specific cabinet (woodworking)
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Friday
May 2nd | Event: Open Volunteer Hours (6:00pm-8:30pm)
Interested in learning some of our tools and improving the makerspace?
May 1st and 2nd, I'll be here as part of my volunteer coordinator role from 6-8:30pm with a list of small improvement projects.
Some are 3D printed, woodworking, or laser cutting. Come ready to help and learn!
A few of the items:
-plywood push sticks (CNC)
-plywood CNC clamps (CNC)
-router/CNC bit organizer (3D printed)
-pencil tray (laser cut)
-holder for earplugs and eyeglasses (laser cut)
-storage drawer for glue items (woodworking)
-CNC-specific cabinet (woodworking)
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Saturday
May 3rd | Event: Woodshop Clean Up (11:00am-6:00pm)
We need to get the Woodshop looking great ahead of the upcoming Fix-It Clinic!
This is a dedicated time for all DMS members to pitch in and help get the Woodshop shipshape. Your efforts will go a long way in making the shop more efficient, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
The event runs all day—stop by whenever you can!
Food will be provided. | This
Sunday
May 4th | | Next
Monday
May 5th |  Meeting: Board (6:00pm-8:00pm)[$1,000,000]
Closed Board Meeting | Next
Tuesday
May 6th |  Class: Beginner Wheel Throwing Pottery: 6-Week Course (6:30pm-9:00pm)[$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 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. | Next
Wednesday
May 7th |  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
Thursday
May 8th | | Next
Friday
May 9th | | Next
Saturday
May 10th |  Event: Fix It Clinic 3:30 - 6:00 pm (3:30pm-7:00pm)
DMS, in cooperation with WLSSD, Duluth Folk School, Northern Bedrock and a whole bunch of talented volunteers is the site of this months "Fix It Clinic". The clinic runs from 3:30 - 6:00 pm.
Makers should schedule their usage around this day as we need time to set up and clean up after. | Next
Sunday
May 11th | | Monday
May 12th |  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. |
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