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Art and the Makerspace

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Josh Jordan

Did you know the Makerspace is also the home of the Studio Art program? Whittier Hall houses the 3D Design and Architecture Studies classrooms and courses, as well as the personal senior studios of Art majors. Their classes are held, … Continue reading Art and the Makerspace

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Perfect day for a boat race!

April 19, 2024 Josh Jordan

50 degrees and overcast, that is! For the last week and change, students have been taking advantage of their crafty construction skills and the resources at the makerspace to construct (minimally) creek-worthy watercraft. This flurry of activity is the latest … Continue reading Perfect day for a boat race!

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Wood: from Grounds to the Makerspace

February 13, 2024February 14, 2024 Josh Jordan

or: How a Mill Becomes a Saw Good material commands a premium: taking wood from its natural form to something workable in a shop can take an enormous amount of equipment, energy, and time. Good thing the Makerspace is all … Continue reading Wood: from Grounds to the Makerspace

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Meet the Elite 3D Printer Fleet

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Josh Jordan

A new crew of community 3D printers has landed in the Makerspace! Prusa MK4 machines are some of the best of their kind you can find coming out these days — representing an optimization of capability and accessibility, they are … Continue reading Meet the Elite 3D Printer Fleet

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Welcome back to the Makerspace!

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 Josh Jordan

As the September weather continues to turn not just bearable but delightful, and before the sun starts setting before dinner, it’s the perfect time to come check out the new and improved Makerspace in Whittier! What’s new? 1. Half of … Continue reading Welcome back to the Makerspace!

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Makerspace Manager Makes Many Models, Mainly

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 Josh Jordan

This is a quick highlight of some personal projects and fabrications from outside Swarthmore, that have informed my perspective on making that I bring here, as the manger of a makerspace. Just as I wonder what the chef cooks at … Continue reading Makerspace Manager Makes Many Models, Mainly

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