Evanston Innovation Wyrkshop:
~ A Community Makerspace
The Evanston Innovation Wyrkshop is a free community makerspace where people of all ages and ability levels can get together to work on projects and share ideas.
The Wyrkshop offers access to everything from 3D printers and laser cutters to advanced woodshop equipment and electronics benches for soldering and wiring. People of all experience levels can learn how to tap into emergent technologies, collaborate together, or start projects they may have only ever previously dreamed of.
Use the sidebar menu to the right to discover more about this unique Makerspace, our equipment, & to register for an introductory class.
Get On The MAP!
The Maker Access Pass (MAP) is a collaborative training system created to unify how makers learn to use equipment and machines. This means no more retraining on machines you already know how to use. From 3D printers and laser cutters to CNCs and sewing machines, you can use the Maker Access Pass to gain access to a growing network of makerspaces and machines easily, and with fewer barriers.
Attend workshops, earn badges, play games, learn marketable skills, and even work toward exciting rewards. All for FREE!
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Workshops Offered
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Create What You Can Imagine!
Our Equipment:
Prusa 3D Mini Printer
Perfect for makers of all skill levels, the Prusa Mini printer has all the capabilities of its larger siblings while being compact and portable. Despite its size though, The Prusa Mini is more than capable of creating large projects to fit the needs of any maker.
Glowforge Laser Cutter
The Glowforge Plus has the power to bring your vision to life at the speed of light. The Plus offers upgraded components and a top engraving speed that’s twice as fast as the Glowforge Basic.
Soldering Iron & Other Electronic Equipment
Two advanced electronics repair kits, as well as soldering irons, calipers, and assorted electronics bench equipment.
This makerspace is a must for any budding electrical engineer. hobbyist tinkerer, or microcontroller enthusiast.
Assorted Woodshop & Workshop Tools
Assorted woodshop and workshop tools including Dremels, Dewalt drills, pliers, saws, bench vices large tool kits and a work bench to use it.
Adding fundamental hand tools to your skillset can make you a better woodworker. At the end of the day, there's no need for fancy power tools -- a woodworker can still accomplish almost anything with a knowledge of basic hand tool best practices and a bit of elbow grease.
Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Sewing Machine
The Quantum Stylist 9960 Sewing Machine is an electric sewing machine that sews light to medium weight materials. It features an infinitely adjustable stitch length and several utility stitches.
In CRFT110, we'll just jump right in, teaching you how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin and navigate your way around the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 sewing machine. By the end of the workshop, you'll even get to take home a few things that you've made..
Assorted Craft & Sewing Tools
Assorted crafting and sewing tools, including needles, pins, shears, cutters, cutting mats, clothes irons, ironing boards, measuring tape, and sewing scissors.