We are so excited to be starting off the fall/winter season on campus at the UTSC Library Makerspace. This is our 5th year welcoming students, staff and faculty into the Makerspace and we have benefited so much from the contributions of our work-study students. We are excited to announce that we have two work-study opportunities available […]
100 Strong in the Makerspace
In July, the Makerspace team participated in the 100 Strong program leading an introduction to 3D design and 3D printing. The 100 Strong Program supports black male students age 11-14 who visited the UTSC campus for three weeks engaging them with activities and experiences on a university campus. The young people were engaged in making […]
Makerspace & CCR
The Makerspace now has a Co-Curricular Record! It’s called Digital Creative Technologies – attend 4 workshops and complete a reflection paper to earn a Co-Curricular Record. Look for the posting on the CCR website. The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is an official institutional document that recognizes your involvement outside the classroom, as a significant part of […]
Makerspace in the summer
The Makerspace will continue to offer great services and access to equipment during the summer semester. Our hours are Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm (closed 1-2pm). Visit our website for a list of our equipment, as well as information on access and policies.
Playing with Prototypes
Makerspace staff joined the MGSC35 “Innovation” class to demonstrate and discuss various methods for prototyping. Prototypes are an important step of the design process. Prototyping enables creators to quickly visualize and validate their ideas as well as continually improve their design. During the session, students worked with a variety of mediums to construct nameplate prototypes, such as card stock, Play-doh, […]
Free 3D Printing
Makerspace users who have access to the 3D printers will now get 10 hours of free printing. For information on how to become a Makerspace user and gain access to the 3D printers, visit our website.
Holiday fun with students in residence
In December of 2021 we held a holiday Makerspace residence event at the Joan Foley Hall. We offered 3D printing demonstrations, holiday ornament making, custom button making, and a photo booth wall. We made meaningful connections with students, as well as student advisors who showed enthusiastic interest in future collaborations with the Makerspace. We had […]
Our newest 3D printer is now available t...
Starting November 1, our new Dremel 3D45 3D printer is available for Makerspace users to book. Reliable and easy to use, PC Mag rated the 3D printer #1 in its class. If you’re not a Makerspace user yet, visit our website to find out how to gain access to our 3D printers.
Makerspace now open to UofT community
The Makerspace is now open to all UofT students, staff, and faculty. St. George and UTM patrons can book the great equipment in our space. Our website has information on how to become a Makerspace user. Our virtual workshops are also open to all UofT community members. Check out our session calendar. Note: WeVideo licensed accounts […]
The Makerspace has moved!
The Makerspace is now located in AC256. The location is temporary while the library undergoes extensive renovations for the next 2 years. You can still book a 3D printer or Mac computer, but collaborate working tables will not be available for use.