When I stumbled upon a Handshake listing for Bryn Mawr’s Makerspace Spring Intensive over winter break, I felt a jolt of excitement but hesitated to enroll. I’d always had lofty dreams of satisfying my creative impulses by printing vinyl stickers, risograph zines, and more, but thought learning to do so was much too design-heavy—and technologically advanced—for me to take on during a busy semester. Fortunately, I was able to push past my concerns, and am so glad I did. Even though I’ve just begun working on projects, I’m grateful to have access to such a unique resource on campus.
For those who are unfamiliar, the Bryn Mawr Makerspace is a creative area in Park 157 that houses tools for 3D scanning and printing, laser cutting and etching, physical computing, sewing, textile arts, basic carpentry, woodworking, sticker printing, and risograph printing. The space is…
