The MakerLab will open at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, February 8, 2020. We will remain open until 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Holiday Closure
The MakerLab will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 to allow the volunteers to celebrate Christmas with their families. We will be open Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. (late opening) until 5:00 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 from 5:30 p.m until 8:30 p.m.
We will also be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 for New Year’s Day. We will be open Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Phil & Don & Al
Bougeoir
Making Pens With Our New Lathe
Our new lathe has arrived and is now fully assembled. It’s the perfect size for doing pens, bottle stoppers, candle holders, bowls, and more.
We did our first project this past Monday evening during Open Lab hours. With the gracious and expert help of member Dennis C., we turned two blocks of oak stock into a beautiful mechanical pencil.
Summer Hours Start At SouthWorks
Late opening on Sat., April 27, 2019
Closure on 4/13 (Sat)
UPDATE: Thanks to the gracious assistance of one of our members, the MakerLab will be be open on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 for Open Lab.
We still will be closed on Saturday, April 13 for the SouthWorks Engineering and Robotics Olympics. Join us from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the fieldhouse of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland, IL.
Please check Meetup and Facebook for any changes.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause our Makers.
Phil & Don
Closure on Mon. 3/25
Add Welding To Your Maker Skills
Welding Workshop- March 30th
This class covers principles involved in equipment, material, and procedures, combined with demonstrations and supervised practical experience, using standard industrial equipment. Students will be exposed to Arc, Gas, MIG and TIG welding. Students in this 4-hour workshop will be introduced to the theory of welding and how to safely work with the tools and equipment. Students will also receive hands-on instruction and have the opportunity to create some basic welds.
Prairie State College is an accredited American Welding Society Educational Institution Member.
Only 8 slots available
REGISTER HERE
COST: $75
DATE: Saturday, March 30, 2019
TIME: 8:30am to 12:30pm
LOCATION: Prairie State College
Welding Lab, Room T165 (Technology Building) see map
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411