Being one of the first areas visitors see when walking through Rose Library’s main entrance, the sunlit, open space at The Makery is a welcoming sight. It’s a creative space located on the first floor of Rose, offering free resources such as 3D printers, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, a virtual reality room and much more. Equipment such as GoPro cameras, tripod stands and laptops can be checked out and loaned to students.
Some of the resources are available for walk-in use, while others require appointments ahead of time. The Makery holds workshops for students, which may also be reserved by a faculty member for an entire class.
Jared Wark, one of the makerspace instructors at The Makery, said he loves to see other people’s creativity shine in…