MakerSpace
Welcome to our Makerspace
Welcome to our Makerspace, where you can access a diverse range of equipment and resources to support your creative projects. Our facility features tools for various applications, including crafting, sewing, 3D printing, and audio recording. You’ll find equipment such as Cricut Makers, sewing machines, laser engravers, and high-quality microphones available for your use.
How to Find Us
We are located in Macdonald Hall, Room 110 on the first floor.
Hours
Meet Our MakerSpace Assistants!
Jess Taylor
Jess is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Mathematical Economics. Alongside her studies, she has developed a strong passion for graphic design and illustration, bringing creativity and thoughtful design into each of her projects. Much of her work involves using the Cricut machine to create custom stickers, promotional materials, and other visual assets for student organizations and businesses.
Kiera Winter
At UofG, Kiera is pursuing their bachelor’s degree in Water Resource Engineering and is the go-to person for students seeking assistance with embroidery in the MakerSpace. She is dedicated to bringing people’s ideas to life through digital design and technologies, empowering anyone’s creative potential regardless of their initial skill level.
Jared Shaftoe
Jared is a senior PhD student studying Integrative Biology. He has had the pleasure of developing a variety of skills at the Makerspace that have contributed to both his research goals and his hobby interests. If he's not analyzing data, you'll probably find him designing 3D models in Blender or reading detective novels. He's excited to be working in the Makerspace this year, and hopes to see you there!
Tor Cristea
Tor is a fourth-year psychology major. They’ve been exploring a wide range of machines available in the MakerSpace, but their favourite is the laser cutter. They are excited to help others explore the MakerSpace and see the cool projects that will be created!
Liam Hatala
Liam is currently pursuing a Computer Engineering degree with a specialization in Microsystems, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence. He is responsible for running workshops on 3D printing, laser engraving, and 3D scanning, assisting students across campus in bringing their ideas to life through Computer-Aided Design.
Deanna Ciaccia
Deanna is a fifth-year Marketing Management Co-op student at U of G. She previously worked at the Wood Centre as the Marketing and Event Communications Coordinator during the W26 semester and is excited to be back! Her favourite thing about the MakerSpace is watching people
discover it and seeing it quickly become one of their favourite places on campus. She’s still learning her way around the embroidery machine and hopes to make some creative pieces this year!
PCDR Badge
Students who complete five hands-on workshops over the span of two years are eligible to apply for the Prototyping Badge, a PCDR (Professional and Career Development Record) credential that recognizes their experiential learning at the MakerSpace. They have to create something in the space showcasing the skills they learned through workshops along with a 500-word description of how they created it, then present it to the MakerSpace Team for approval. To learn more about what a PCDR Badge is and how it contributes to your co-curricular transcript, click here.
To Achieve the Prototyping Badge, students must:
Attend and actively participate in at least 5 hands-on workshops over the course of 4 consecutive semesters. Attendance will be recorded through registration (email sign up) and in person scan card verification (student ID).
Each workshop is roughly 2 hours in duration, and all require a technical hands-on component to be completed at the end of the session (ex. creating digital files, designing prototypes, or learning a new skill such as sewing or embroidery)
- Upon completing five workshops, students must create a prototype or personal project that demonstrates the skills they've learned.
- Students will also submit a 500-word written reflection outlining how they built their project, what skills they developed, and how the experience contributed to their career goals. This may include an interest in entrepreneurship, product design, or related fields.
Projects and reflections must be presented to the MakerSpace Team for review and approval. Once complete, students can submit their application in person using the official form, available for download here.
