Maker Station
Digital Fabrication Hub
A hands-on creative technology space open to art students. Access professional digital fabrication tools — laser cutters, 3D printers, clay printers, and more — backed by training, guidance, and a growing library of free resources.
How to Get Started
New to the Maker Station? Here's how to go from curious to making.
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Sign UpAttend a Training Workshop
All equipment requires a short training session before independent use. Workshops are hands-on, beginner-friendly, and free for students.
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Once trained, book your sessions through the SISO system. Bring your project files and we'll help you make it real.
Open SISOAvailable Equipment & Resources
Laser Cutting
Cut and engrave wood, acrylic, paper, fabric, leather, and more. Access 50+ web-based design tools, a full material safety guide, and curated resources for every skill level.
- Parametric generators: Cuttle, Boxes.py, Pattern Monster
- Full material safety reference guide
- 17,000+ free templates + stencil font library
3D Printing
FDM plastic printing on Prusa printers. Download models, generate them with AI, or design your own. Resources include repositories, AI generators, conversion tools, and video tutorials.
- AI tools: Hunyuan3D, Meshy AI, TRELLIS
- Repositories: Thingiverse, Printables, museum collections
- Workshop video guides from our sessions
Silhouette Cutting
Precision blade cutting for vinyl decals, paper crafts, heat-transfer textiles, stencils, and fabric. Controlled through Silhouette Studio software.
- Vinyl, paper, cardstock, fabric, magnetic sheets
- Step-by-step operating guide
- Silhouette Studio software (free)
Clay 3D Printer
WASP 2040 ceramic extrusion printer. Create complex sculptural and functional ceramic forms from digital files. Includes expert guidance on clay preparation, PrusaSlicer settings, and drying techniques.
- Expert notes from ceramics practitioner Jonathan Keep
- Full PrusaSlicer setup for clay
- Clay consistency, shrinkage & drying guidance
Rotosonic Nucleus
Ultrasonic plastic welding machine for bonding synthetic fabrics, thermoplastics, and EVA foam. Used in fashion, product design, and material exploration.
- Full 8-step welding tutorial with settings tables
- CW wheel configuration guide
- PDF manuals included
3D Scanner
Structured-light 3D scanner for capturing real-world objects as digital models. Use scans for reproduction, remixing, archiving, or as a starting point for new designs.
- Structured-light scanning explained
- Surface material tips (reflective, dark, transparent)
- EinScan software download link
About the Maker Station
The Maker Station is a digital fabrication space designed for art students exploring the intersection of traditional craft and contemporary making. We run training workshops, maintain a growing library of free resources, and provide hands-on access to professional equipment — all with an emphasis on creative use rather than technical gatekeeping.
No engineering background needed. If you have a project idea and the curiosity to experiment, this space is for you.
Made for Art Students
Resources are curated for creative applications — jewelry, ceramics, fashion, sculpture, product design, and more. We prioritize artistic expression over engineering complexity.
Free & Open Tools
Emphasis on free, web-based, and open-source software so every student can access professional-quality design tools regardless of budget.
Training First
All equipment access comes with proper training. Short, practical workshops get you confident and certified to use tools independently.