The Powell MakerSpace has moved to a new location. As of this month, the community resource has relocated to the large, unused basement of the Powell First United Methodist Church at 137 W. Second St.
Since its founding, the MakerSpace was housed in a building owned by Park County School District 1, formerly known as the home economics cottage. There were many advantages, such as close proximity to the middle school and the commercial kitchen. But there were disadvantages, too. The space was far larger than was needed and the power bills to keep everyone there comfortable were large as well.
Then, earlier this year, the school district launched its new virtual school, which needed some of the space at the Shoshone Learning Center. And there was also room needed for school mental health services that offered privacy and comfort. The…
