SouthWorks Maker Lab Park Forest

The SouthWorks MakerLab – Park Forest

will open at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 16, 2020. We will remain open until our normal closing time of 8:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The MakerLab will open at 6:30 p.m. CT on Monday, March 2, 2020. We will remain open until 8:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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.

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

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.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we will be open every other Saturday afternoon from 1pm until 5pm. We will continue to be open during the week, Monday and Wednesday evenings, 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Looking for a way to accent your wood projects made in the MakerLab? How about aging them with Iron Vinegar.

How to Age Wood

How to Age Wood

The MakerLab will open at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019 instead of 1:00 p.m.