Make it a girls’ morning or afternoon, friends’ morning/afternoon, or a parents-and-kids activity! Come sew together and create something fun—give it as a handmade gift or keep it for yourself. It’s a great way to learn a new skill and enjoy some creative time together. Instructor – Linda Wooster, retired Home Economics teacher and award-winning seamstress […]
Metal Lathe 101 certification course is designed for home hobbyists, technicians, or persons doing small repair work. If you have always wanted to learn to make your own parts on a metal lathe, this course is a good start. If you are thinking of getting a lathe or already have a lathe but need some […]
Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to safely and successfully use the 3D printers and software to print your own 3D objects. This course is a requirement for gaining access to the 3D printers utilizing our memberships and drop in. This workshop is led by electronics enthusiast Kyrel Silva. The fee is $100. Ages […]
Get ready for a hands-on, giggle-filled workshop where creativity and nature come together! Kids will have a blast building their very own suet feeder, learning how to help local birds, and getting a little messy along the way. With simple tools, fun materials, and lots of encouragement, this workshop is all about making, […]
Mark your calendars for the next Repair Cafe! ~Toss it? No way!~ Do you have a broken lamp, small appliance, keepsake, or even a clothing item that needs to bee fixed? Bring it to the Shuswap Makerspace on Saturday, November 1st to see if our volunteers can get it fixed! All repairs are by donation. Saturday […]
Make a KITCHEN TRIVET and a CUSTOM SIGN In this class you will learn how to operate the CNC machine in the Makerspace woodshop. You will leave the class with 2 finished projects to use at home or give as gifts. Upon completion of this class you are certified to use the CNC on your […]
Woodshop 101 – Build A Lantern Familiarize yourself with the Wood Shop and its resources. Introduce yourself to the machines and power tools that you are most likely to use. Demonstrate how to use those machines and power tools safely. Get hands-on experience in operating the machines and power tools safely. Learn safety rules including, E […]
LASER CUTTER 101 COURSE – 2 Part Series – Sunday March 8, 2026 9am-2:30pm / Monday 9, 2026 6pm-8:30pm. Here’s your chance to learn more about this exciting piece of machinery at the Shuswap Makerspace! Come and get certified to use our 100-Watt HL 1060 Laser Cutting / Engraving machine, and learn all the capabilities of this amazing […]
In this course you will make a “’Maple Leaf” style twist pen. The activities are: prepare a wooden blank which will become the pen barrel turn a pen barrel blank on the lathe to the desired shape finish the wooden pen barrel to a smooth, sheer look and feel assemble the […]
Day 1: Intro to 3D Printing – Covers the basics of printer operation and safety. Completion would act as the Makerspace 101 course for our printers. Day 2: Intro to CAD – A hands-on dive into Onshape, focusing on basic geometry and part design fundamentals. Day 3: Design for Manufacturing – Students will design a container or custom part, applying […]
