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Brittney Merryweather

Hand Engraving in the Makerspace

Did you know that you can hand engrave in the makerspace? We have a rotary tool (often called a Dremel) and engraving bits available just for that! Hand engraving is a great way to personalize small objects, experiment with surface design, and add a custom touch to everyday items. Safety…

Solidarity Crafting

On November 13th, we partnered with Student Engagement and Warm Up America for a cozy, creativity-filled service event that brought students together to learn, create, and give back. Using a large donation of yarn from the former Smathers Libraries dean, Judy Russell, and Chair of Resource Description Services, Chelsea Dinsmore,…

Fall Make and Take Crafts

The Makerspace is introducing a new hands-on experience for everyone to enjoy, free of cost! Ever feel like making something, but you don’t know what to make? Need some creative stress relief? Just have some time to kill? Want to be in the Makerspace but don’t have anything to work…

Open House Success

Thank you to everyone who showed up to our grand re-opening event on September 2nd! We displayed samples of projects you can make using the tools and supplies in our makerspace, and came together to participate in three different crafts! But don’t worry if you missed out!…

Cookies and Crafts!

The Marston Makerspace is having its grand re-opening after our months-long summer closure! To mark the occasion, we will be having an event, with cookies, drinks, bubbles and crafts. On September 2nd, 2025, between 2pm and 7pm, come down to the first floor of Marston Science Library,…