Shuswap Makerspace

Father's Day Fix It Event at the Piccadilly Mall
2025-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Piccadilly Mall, 1151 10th AVE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, V1E 1T3, Canada
Come on down to Piccadilly Mall in Salmon Arm on Saturday, June 14th from 10am-3pm, for the Father’s Day Fix It event!

Bring a simple electrical item that needs fixed and learn how to repair it with Dad!

Prefer to build something at home? Wooden DIY kits will be available for purchase!

Have a regular item for repair? Bring it by and see if our volunteers have time to get it fixed for you!
(This will be dependent on how busy the volunteers are with the Father’s Day event and may not be ready for pick up that same day.)

Registration is not required. All repairs are by donation.

DIY kits range from $20-$30

Get an entry ticket to the Piccadilly Mall 30th anniversary giveaway!

Our table will be set up in front of Best Buy Express (formerly the Source)

Intro to Stained Glass
2025-05-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Shuswap Makerspace, 220 Shuswap Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N2, Canada
Intro to Stained Glass!

Each student will make a simple sun catcher that will have between 6 and 12 pieces. There will be 4 designs to choose from.
The instructor will show students basic glass cutting techniques and various cutting methods for their sun catcher.
You will learn how to prepare the edges for foil tape and how to tack pieces in place over the pattern on the work surface; as well as how to apply the solder and patina.

You will need to bring a pair of ‘high dexterity’ gloves for yourself. – These can be purchased at many local stores (Dollarama, Canadian Tire, Walmart, any hardware or gardening store)

All other supplies and tools are included in the course.

This workshop is led by retired electrician and stained glassenthusiast, Jim Hilland.
NOTE:We ask that you wear closed-toed shoes. Long hair must be tied up.
Saturday,May 31st at the Shuswap Makerspace, bottom of the Innovation Centre (basement) 220 Shuswap St. NE.

***Register soon as space is limited to 4 people!***

Make a folding Adirondack Chair!
2025-05-31 09:00 - 2025-06-01 13:00 | Shuswap Makerspace, 220 Shuswap Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N2, Canada
Build your very own FOLDING ADIRONDAK chair at the Shuswap Makerspace, and get certified for using the Woodshop!

This 2 day class is a fully instructed course that will have you building a beautiful, folding Adirondack chair. Not only will it be lightweight and last a long time, but you’ll be able to fold it for easy storage! This chair will be made out of fir.
Led by instructor Ed Campbell, this course also includes your Woodshop 101 certification. You will learn how to use most of the tools in the woodshop, with an emphasis on safety and proper use of equipment. Once complete you will be certified to utilize our woodshop on a membership or drop in basis for your personal projects! (All personal projects will require you to bring your own wood. However all supplies are included for this Course.)
The cost is $240 for ages 16 & up.
Saturday May 31st from 9am – 4pm & Sunday, June 1st from 10am – 1pm at the Shuswap Makerspace 220 Shuswap St. NE Salmon Arm (Bottom of the brightly colored Innovation Centre)
**Register soon as space is limited to 2 people! Minimum 2 people to run the course.**
NOTE: Please wear closed-toed shoes with long hair pulled back. And bring a water bottle and lunch as we break for an hour lunch break for the first session.

Intro to Sewing for Adults
2025-05-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Shuswap Makerspace, 220 Shuswap Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N2, Canada
“Intro to Sewing for Adults”
Instructor – Linda Wooster, retired Home Economics teacher and award-winning seamstress
In this class you will …
… learn the parts of a sewing machine and what each part does
… practice using the machine to sew straight seams
… construct a simple shopping bag from rough linen fabric
… decorate the bag with an iron-on applique (either ‘Lone Star’ or simple silhouette)
All materials and sewing machines will be provided.
Open to Ages 16+
Pre-registration is required.

**This class will take place Thursday, May 15th from 930am-1230pm at the Shuswap Makerspace.
Located at 220 Shuswap St. NE Salmon Arm, BC. Bottom of the brightly colored Innovation Center.
**Limit of 3 people. (Minimum of 2 people to run the class)

Repair Cafe
2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Shuswap Makerspace, 220 Shuswap Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N2, Canada
Shuswap Makerspace is having a REPAIR CAFE on Saturday, May 10th from 10am – 3pm.

Bring your broken small appliances, lamps, vacuums, small wooden items, and even clothing/textiles!
Registration not required
Don’t all come at 10am or you’ll be waiting
All by donation
Let’s keep things out of the landfill!
Toss it, no way!

For more information give us a call at 778-404-1253 or email shuswapmakerspacecoordinator@gmail.com

Laser Cutter 101
2025-04-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Shuswap Makerspace, 220 Shuswap Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N2, Canada
LASER CUTTER 101 COURSE
– 2 Part Series –
Sunday April 27th 9am-3pm & Tuesday April 29th 6pm-8pm

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 tool. What are you going to create?!

Session 1 – 6 hours with an hour break for lunch
-In this class, you will learn the basics of the machine, safe operation, and designing for the laser. Knowledge with Windows is required, and there is software that can be downloaded on your personal computer to prepare your files for the laser. You will learn how to design and then use the laser cutter to cut out the project of instructors choice.
Session 2 – 2 hours
-In this second session you will use the laser to print out a project that you have designed for yourself.

**This is a certification class, so once complete, you can create your own projects and use the space on a drop-in, monthly, or annual membership basis!
This workshop is led by Pat Shea

This course runs over 2 days – Sunday April 27th 9am-3pm AND Tuesday April 29th 6pm-8pm

Register soon as space is limited to 4 people.
*Minimum 2 people to run the course.*
Please Note: You will also need a laptop and usb stick. LightBurn software will run on Windows 7.0 or later, 32 or 64 bit, MacOS 10.11 or later, or 64 bit Linux.

Woodshop 101
2025-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Shuswap Makerspace, 220 Shuswap Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N2, Canada
Woodshop 101 – Build A Step Stool

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 STOP, first aid kit, eye wash station, fire extinguisher and emergency exits.

This workshop is led by retired cabinet maker and wood craftsperson, Ed Campbell.
You will make a small step stool as part of the class and the wood is included in the cost.
Upon Completion of this class you will then be able to utilize the woodshop for your own projects on a membership or drop in basis!
Open to everyone 16 years and older
NOTE: We ask that you wear closed-toed shoes. Long hair must be tied up. Please bring a lunch and a water bottle.
Saturday April 26th, from 9am-4pm (1 hour lunch break), at the Shuswap Makerspace in the Innovation Centre (basement) 220 Shuswap St. NE.
***Register soon as space is limited to 3 people!*** Minimum 2 people to run the course

Intro to Sewing for Adults
2025-04-17 09:30 - 12:30 | BC
Instructor – Linda Wooster, retired Home Economics teacher and award-winning seamstress
In this class you will …
… learn the parts of a sewing machine and what each part does
… practice using the machine to sew straight seams
… construct a simple shopping bag from rough linen fabric
… decorate the bag with an iron-on applique (either ‘Lone Star’ or simple silhouette)
All materials and sewing machines will be provided.
Open to Ages 16+
Pre-registration is required.
**This class will take place Thursday, April 17th from 930am-1230pm at the Shuswap Makerspace.
Located at 220 Shuswap St. NE Salmon Arm, BC. Bottom of the brightly colored Innovation Center.
**Limit of 3 people. (Minimum of 2 people to run the class)

Subscribe to our Shuswap Makerspace newsletter here to be first in line to sign up for events!
Sign up for a Shuswap Makerspace Annual or Monthly Membership Here and use the space every day!

Woodshop 101
2025-04-12 09:00 - 16:00 | BC
Woodshop 101 – Build A Step Stool

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 STOP, first aid kit, eye wash station, fire extinguisher and emergency exits.

This workshop is led by retired cabinet maker and wood craftsperson, Ed Campbell.
You will make a small step stool as part of the class and the wood is included in the cost.
Upon Completion of this class you will then be able to utilize the woodshop for your own projects on a membership or drop in basis!
Open to everyone 16 years and older
NOTE: We ask that you wear closed-toed shoes. Long hair must be tied up. Please bring a lunch and a water bottle.
Saturday March 29th, from 9am-4pm (1 hour lunch break), at the Shuswap Makerspace in the Innovation Centre (basement) 220 Shuswap St. NE.
***Register soon as space is limited to 3 people!*** Minimum 2 people to run the course
Subscribe to our Shuswap Makerspace newsletter here to be first in line to sign up for events!
Sign up for a Shuswap Makerspace Annual or Monthly Membership Here and use the shop every day!
