About us
The Clear Creek Makerspace is one of Colorado’s largest makerspaces and among Metro Denver’s go-to destinations for hands-on DIY and creative expression. Located in the heart of Wheat Ridge, just 15 minutes from downtown Denver, we offer 7,500 square feet of space designed to help you make (almost) anything you can imagine!
What’s a makerspace? Just think of us as a gym for your creative muscles. We provide affordable access to high-tech tools that you might not have at home. Got a hankering to laser-etch your face onto toast? We’ve got you covered. Want to 3D print a realistic replica of your cat? Meow you’re talking. Itching to weld together a life-size metal T-Rex for your front yard? We’ll help you ignite that Jurassic spark.
So whether you’re exploring a new hobby, developing a prototype, scaling up a small business, or just want to attend a class to learn something new, there's a spot for you here. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create with us!
Upcoming events
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Holey Cowl! DIY Crochet Project Workshop
Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, USBuild confidence and consistency as you create a soft, stylish cowl from start to finish.
👉 Sign up for Holey Cowl! DIY Crochet Project Workshop
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Ready to move beyond the basics? This class is designed as a great first project for newer crocheters who are comfortable with foundational stitches, especially chain stitch and double crochet. You’ll create a soft, stylish cowl while building confidence and consistency in your technique from start to finish.
Along the way, you’ll learn how to read crochet patterns, understand common pattern abbreviations, and check gauge to ensure your project turns out just right. This approachable, step-by-step class will help you feel more comfortable following patterns independently—so you can confidently take on your next crochet project.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Class Outline:
- Welcome & project overview
- Review of required skills and materials
- How to read the pattern & understand abbreviations
- Checking gauge and starting the project
- Working the stitch pattern with consistency
- Finishing techniques and weaving in ends
- Troubleshooting and next steps.
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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.
To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.
If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!
1 attendee
Intro to CNC Plasma Cutting
Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, USLearn how to setup, operate, and cut parts and pieces on the CNC Plasma Table
👉 Sign up for Intro to CNC Plasma Cutting
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This class is the first step in using a CNC Plasma Table covering the basics of operations and setup for producing clean cuts of parts and pieces.
Attendees will learn how to make cuts and setup the mahcine for varrying materail thicknesses. We will navigate the through the menu options to ensure propper setup and use of the CNC Plasma Table. By the end of the course, you will be able to make cuts of pre-loaded shape on the machine's system library.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
As part of this course, you'll learn:
- Machine Operation - Powering on, homing, project setup
- Pre-programmed Shape Cutting
- Navigating the control panel and
- Safety considerations for this cutting process
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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.
To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.
If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!
1 attendee
Introduction to Woodshop
Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, USLearn how to safely use essential wood shop equipment!
👉 Sign up for Introduction to Woodshop
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This 3-hour workshop teaches how to use the large stationary woodworking machines in Clear Creek Makerspace. $30 per participant ($25 for CCM members using their discount code).
Partcipants will be introduced to each machine, provided operational overview, safety considerations, and have hands-on experience.
At the end of this course you will receive an email to the CCM Woodshop Quiz. Passing this short quiz is part of the requirement for members to gain personal woodshop access.
No prior experience needed for this course, all supplies and materials are provided.
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This is a combined course that covers the topics in Benchtop Basics and Processing Raw Lumber. You will learn the fundamentals of how to mill raw lumber and safely use the stationary woodworking equipment through hands-on experience.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop covers essential techniques and tools for successful woodworking projects!
As part of the course, you'll learn:- Miter saw for rough cross cuts
- Jointing a face and edge
- Planing for square and thickness
- Ripping and cross cuts on a table saw
- Band saw for rough shaping
- How to safely use a router table for edge detailing
- How to safely use a drill press
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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.
To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.
If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!
2 attendees
DIY Workshop: Creature Class Sewing Project
Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, USThis 3 hour class is designed as an approachable first-time sewing project that's fun for everyone. Create your own unique stuffed creature!
👉 Sign up for DIY Workshop: Creature Class Sewing Project
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The Creature Class is a beginner-friendly sewing project course that is fun for all skill levels! This class is to walk through the basic steps of a sewing project from start to finish. By the end of the day, you will have your very own quirky stuffed creature and deepened confidence in your sewing skills.
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In The Creature Classyou will:
- Adapt and personalize a simple sewing pattern
- Experience a systematic process that can be used with any sewing project
- Learn about different appliqué techniques and their uses
- Practice machine sewing curves
- Practice hand-sewing a ladder stitch
- Take home your very own creature!
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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.
To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.
If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!
1 attendee
Past events
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