HYPE MakerspaceDetroit Public Library

Speakers

Linda Curvey-BrownTeen Specialist – Detroit Public Library

Steve TeeriCustomer Support Asst. – Detroit Public Library

Jeff SturgesFounder – Mt. Elliott Makerspace

Agenda

Background

Partnerships

Workshops

Experiences

What is a makerspace?

HYPE Makerspace

Hosted inside the HYPE Teen Center

Main Library

Serves ages 13-18

4,000 Sq. Ft.

Before HYPE Makerspace

Handmade Detroit

Sewing

Papercraft

Jewelry

Maker Faire Detroit

Started in 2010

Met cool people!

Partnerships which led to Makerspace

Find or start a mini-maker faire

Maker Faire Detroit

Community Partnerships

Makerspace Considerations

Buy big equipment right away or wait? (3D printers, laser cutters, etc)

Work in groups, preferably in a circle

Expert instructors know more than you (and me)

Bike Tech

Learn bicycle repair & maintenance

Experienced bike shop instructor

Teens can bring own bikes in!

Crafternoon

Papercraft

Cross-Stitch

Knitting

Blinky Lights Holiday Cards!

Graphic Design

Theory of design

Wood block printing

Silk screen printing

Digital vinyl cutter

Sewing/Wearables

Designing

Sewing

Repairs

Fabulousness!

Electronics/Robotics

Soldering

Amplifiers

Arduino

Robot army!

Overview

HYPE Makerspace summer camp for 8 weeks

June 15, 2012 – August 11, 2012

Procured all equipment, and instructors

HYPE Makerspace Team

DPL staff acted as managers

Outside instructors paid $25/hr

Teen assistants paid $8/hr

Challenges

Fit the makerspace within existing teen center

Remove distractions to increase participation

Manage funds and materials properly

Evaluation and Impact

Took place after 8 week series of workshops

Held meeting with instructors

Asked teens to fill out evaluation forms

Evaluation Conclusions

Participants very enthusiastic about makerspace

Gained skills and felt more confident

Promoted critical thinking and working together

Fostered a desire for entrepreneurship

What is a makerspace anyway?

Garden = MakerspaceGardeners = Makerspace LeadersBoundaries = Mission, Goals, Values, Outcomes

Plants = Areas of ConcentrationSeeds = Workshops, Projects, Activities

Landscape = Space Design & Layout

Nutrients = Tools, Materials, Resources, FundsCare = Energy, Work

Fruits & Flowers = Project & Workshop OutputHarvest Celebrations = Events for Sharing

Pruning = Collaborative EditingMaintenance = Replenishing, Tweaking

Slow is Fast - Small is BigBe Comfortable with Being UncomfortableFocus on People & Relationships

Contact us!

Linda Curvey-Brownlcbrown@detroitpubliclibrary.orghttp://www.dplhype.org

Steve Teeristeeri@detroitpubliclibrary.orghttp://www.dplhype.org

Jeff Sturgesjeff.sturges@gmail.comhttp://www.mtelliottmakerspace.com/

Questions?