Clear Creek Makerspace

Explore the Clear Creek Makerspace: Free Public Tour

Wed, Mar 4 · 12:00 MST

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Curious about the makerspace? Discover 7,500 sq ft of creative possibilities! Explore equipment, tour the space, and meet our community.

👉 Sign up for Explore the Clear Creek Makerspace: Free Public Tour

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Curious about the Clear Creek Makerspace? We're one of Colorado’s largest community makerspaces and among Metro Denver’s go-to destinations for hands-on DIY and creative expression. During this free tour, you'll get an inside look at our massive 7,500-square-foot facility in the heart of Wheat Ridge, just 15 minutes from downtown Denver.

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During the tour, our team will guide you through our three primary workshops:

• A state-of-the-art 1100 sq. ft. Fab Lab featuring laser cutters, 3D printers, electronics stations, and tons of crafting equipment
• A fully-equipped 1500 sq. ft. Woodshop with everything from hand tools and table saws to large CNC routers
• A comprehensive 1000 sq. ft. Metal Shop packed with welders, mills, lathes, and plasma cutters. You'll learn about our affordable membership options, upcoming workshops, and the vibrant maker community you can be part of. Whether you're interested in small-scale crafting or building life-size metal dinosaurs, this tour will show you how Clear Creek Makerspace can bring your creative ideas to life.

The best part? This event is free and open to all members of the public. No prior making experience required – just bring your curiosity and your questions!fy

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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. Maybe those tools are too expensive, too niche, too large or unwieldy, or maybe your family and friends just don’t want you to take over the entire garage with a massive 4’ x 8’ CNC router. That’s where we come in. 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? Meowyou’re talking. Itching to weld together a life-size metal T-Rex for your front yard? We’ll help you ignite that Jurassic spark. It’s our job to provide you with the tools and equipment to enable you to create anything you can dream up. It’s your job to harness these tools and let your imagination run wild.

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Pronouns: she/her
👋 Jenny McManus is the assistant manager at Clear Creek Makerspace. Jenny brings over six years of experience in arts, events, culture and theatre, and is deeply passionate about empowering others to be creative. She has worked with Meow Wolf Denver, Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, and a wide variety of Denver creatives.
Outside the makerspace, Jenny enjoys Hip Hop, Jazz music, and any other artform which elevates the mind! She goes roller skating twice a week, and is a passionate learner of string figures, learning many cat's cradle shapes created by peoples all around the globe.

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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!

👉 Sign up for Explore the Clear Creek Makerspace: Free Public Tour

Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)

Wed, Mar 4 · 17:00 MST

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Want to learn how to use fire and a torch to weld and cut metal? OAW Welding for Beginners will turn up the heat on your DIY skills!

👉 Sign up for Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)

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Ready to learn the basics of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting? Come familiarize yourself with basic safety and setup of oxygen and acetylene gas tanks, and welding and cutting metal using a torch.
SHOP140: Intro to Oxygen Acetylene (OAW) Welding will cover the basics, spark up the flame, and spark your DIY skills! This $30 class runs 90-minutes and aims to be a crash course that will have you welding like a pro in no time.
In this class, you’ll be introduced to the set up and safety of welding and cutting with a torch. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or a seasoned DIYer wanting to sharpen your skills, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.
Oxy-acetylene torch welding is one of the oldest welding processes, widely used for welding thin metal sections and for heating and cutting tasks. It is a flexible and forgiving process, making it a great fit for amateur to expert welders, and easily adaptable to art fabrication and sculpture.
Expect to get hands on with a torch and a few tips. By the end of this class, you’ll walk away with newfound or developed skills and the confidence to take on the OAW Make Something classes for cool projects to take something home.
Spaces are limited, so sign up today and let the sparks fly!

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In this hands-on session, you'll be introduced to:
The Basics of OAW Welding

• What OAW welding is and its advantages
• Safety considerations in welding
• Safety considerations for OAW welding
• Lefty not-always Loosey

OAW Welding Equipment

• Introduction to OAW welding tools
• Learning the lingo that'll make you sound like a welding wizard - OAW welder components and their functions
• Additional materials used for OAW welding (Filler rods, firing bricks)

· Preparing your workspace and equipment for welding
OAW Welding Best Practices

• Knowing where your flame and hoses are
• Important reminders for safe and effective welding
• Setting up, cleaning up, and storing your stuff

What you'll learn:

• Safety and proper set up of OAW tools and workspace
• The fundamentals of OAW welding
• Basic welds of like and differing metals
• Using filler rod for function and for art
• Basic cuts

Grab your gloves, ignite your imagination, and let’s spark some creativity together! Whether you're building functional pieces or just enjoying the art of welding, Clear Creek Makerspace is the place to light up your potential. Let’s weld! 🔥
Class requirements: Closed shoes, long pants, and sleeves (no synthetic material) that you don't mind getting dirty. Long hair needs to be tied back.
PPE available. If you have snug fitting leather work gloves, please bring them.
And who knows? You might just spark a lifelong passion too!

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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!

👉 Sign up for Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)

Intro to Leatherworking: Making Your Own Bookmarks

Fri, Mar 6 · 18:00 MST

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Discover the art of leatherworking. In just 2 hours, learn to cut, stamp, and burnish your own leather bookmark.

👉 Sign up for Intro to Leatherworking: Making Your Own Bookmarks

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Discover the art of leatherworking in this immersive, two-hour introductory workshop. You’ll transform a raw piece leather into a beautiful bookmark while learning the fundamental skills used by master crafters for centuries.

This class is designed specifically for absolute beginners to learn foundational skills using professional tools in a supportive, hands-on environment. We’ll skip the complex jargon and dive straight into the "Core 4" techniques: precision cutting, custom stamping, hole punching, and the "magic" of professional edge finishing.

Whether you're looking for a new hobby or just want to spend a creative afternoon, you'll leave with a unique accessory that looks better the more you use it. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a desire to create something with your own two hands.

All materials provided. No Experience needed. Recommended to wear clothes you are ok getting a bit messy.

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This course will cover the following :

• Intro to Leather Types (Veg-tan vs. Chrome-tan)
• Choosing the right leather for your project
• Safety & Tool Overview (Knives, rulers, mallets, chisels)
• Pattern Basics & Tracing
• Cutting: Clean straight lines
• Personalizing: Using stamps for initials or designs.
• Punching: Creating holes for tassels or stitching.
• Stitching: Saddle Stitch
• Edge Finishing: Beveling and burnishing for a professional look.

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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!

👉 Sign up for Intro to Leatherworking: Making Your Own Bookmarks

DIY Workshop: Build a Planter Box

Sat, Mar 7 · 09:00 MST

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Spring is around the corner! Come make a 30"x18"'x9" planter box! Your tomatoes and tarragon deserve the best!

👉 Sign up for DIY Workshop: Build a Planter Box

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Learn how to build your own planter box! I will expertly guide you as you learn how to safely use the various tools. The best part is that all of the sanding will be done for you! You will gain practical skills in joining boards using basic joinery techniques. By the end of the workshop, you'll proudly take home a beautiful planter box that you made yourself; gnomes not included, I'm afraid.

• No prior woodworking experience necessary.
• Materials and supplies will be provided for you.
• During this event, Clear Creek Makerspace will be open for event participants. Please ring the front doorbell, or come around to the back and knock on the windowed doors.

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This 3.5-hour course will cover topics such as:

• The trusty half-lap joint
• The trusty brad nailer
• Using the mitersaw
• Using the bandsaw
• Gluing and clamping techniques

If you want to bring a snack, Clear Creek Makerspace has a refrigerator and microwave that participants may use.
After a night of letting the glue cure, your planter box will be ready to pick up! Just add seeds, soil and water, and you're on your way to a successful garden!

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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!

👉 Sign up for DIY Workshop: Build a Planter Box