From curiosity to custom clothing: How one UF student discovered sewing through the Marston Makerspace When John Irving Lucca walked into the Marston Makerspace during his first semester at UF, he felt apprehensive due to his perceived lack of skill. The junior sociology major only knew how to hand-sew, and…
The Makerspace is launching a student design competition to create original makerspace-themed stickers! These stickers will be used as promotional and engagement materials for tabling events, outreach, and in-space giveaways. Competition Details: Designs must be no larger than 3″ x 3″ of any shape Designs must be originals and not…
Create a Custom Mug or Tumbler — On Us! Did you know the Marston Makerspace has a cylindrical heat press that lets you make custom sublimated mugs, tumblers, and more? This machine uses heat and special inks to permanently bond your design into the surface of a mug or cup,…
The Makerspace offers a month-long walk-in craft, 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 on? Then come on…
Why not release stress with some crafts surrounded by others! Bring friends or even just come alone, this is the perfect place to meet new people. Located in L100 in the basement of Marston Library. We have some super cool Spring Semester events. Check them out below! …
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,…
The start of the school year can be so overwhelming… So why not release stress with some crafts surrounded by others! Bring friends or even just come alone, this is the perfect place to meet new people. Located on L100 in the basement of Marston Library. We have some super…
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…
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!…
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,…
