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MakerLab
Create your next innovative project or invention in our labs. Whether you need to use a 3D printer, laser engraver or 3D scanner, our state-of-the-art equipment will take your projects to the next level!
MakerLab Locations & Hours
Main Campus MakerLab
The Main Campus location is in T-1034 (T-Building). It operates Monday through Thursday for appointments. Please email makerlab@jjc.edu before heading to the lab to make a reservation.
Romeoville 3D Printing Virtual Reality Lab
The MakerLab is excited to be a partner in opening a lab at JJC's Romeoville Campus in RMA 1000 right by the lobby. The lab is available to JJC students, staff and faculty, as well as MakerLab members.
Appointments to utilize the MakerLab program at Romeoville Campus are available by sending an email to makerlab@jjc.edu.
For virtual reality, send an email to ccase@jjc.edu to schedule an appointment.
If you happen to be at the Romeoville Campus and see that the lab is open, stop in and check us out!
MakerLab Basics
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What is a MakerLab?
A MakerLab is an open community lab that includes elements from machine shops, workshops, design studios and collaborative spaces. MakerLabs encourage innovation. These spaces are unique because not only do lab users have access to tools, but they have access to each other's skills and knowledge.
Resources include:
- 3D Printers: Filament (FDM) and Resin (SLA)
- A variety of different colors of filament
- Laser Engraver
- 3D Scanner with Turntable
- 3D Large Format Printer
- Sewing Machines
- Soldering Stations
- And More!
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Become a Member
Become a Member
Want to have even more access to the MakerLab so you can utilize the equipment to work on your own projects? Members have access to the MakerLab during open lab hours, but reservations are required. Hours of operation are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m.
Current Prices
Month: $40
Quarter: $100
Year: $200
Current JJC Employee Annual: $150
Current JJC Student Semester: $50 (The student fee includes a $20 credit to be used toward material fees.)Additional fees apply for materials.
RELEASE FORM FOR MEMBERS UNDER 18
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MakerLab Material Fees
To help keep the cost of memberships low, we charge a nominal fee for any materials you use while in the MakerLab. Please contact the MakerLab for more information regarding the current fees. You will be invoiced for your material fees. If you have received an invoice, please click the button below to pay your fees.
Members can bring their own materials, but they must be approved by staff first.
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Appointments Required
Make an Appointment to Visit
Please make an appointment to visit both locations. Note: Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
To Make an Appointment:
- Email Debra Daun at ddaun@jjc.edu.
- Submit two preferred times for your visit, including start and end time.
- If you will be attending with a minor, list all names of each person who will attend the appointment.
- You will receive a confirmation email.
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Take a Tour
We are always happy to show you or your group around either location. Send an email to makerlab@jjc.edu for more information or to request a tour.
Please note that at this time, the MakerLab can only accommodate groups of 30 or fewer people for tours or field trips.
If you would like to incorporate a tour of the MakerLab into a field trip that includes other areas of JJC, such as the Trackman Planetarium, please send an email to fieldtripcoordinator@jjc.edu for more information.
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Custom Work
If your schedule is packed, but you need an item created, we can do it for you! No membership is required.
To start the process, please complete the MakerLab Creation Request form, and a staff member will follow up with you shortly.
Project Pricing*
- 3D Scanning: $75 per hour
- Laser Cutting: $50 per hour
- 3D Modeling: $75 per hour
- 3D Printing: Varies by project. Please request a quote
These prices are only a starting point. Every project is priced individually. We take into account the cost of materials, amount of hands-on staff time and machine usage. For an exact cost of your project, please contact us for a quote at makerlab@jjc.edu.
*Please note: Our prices are considered quite reasonable for the industry, however, our turnaround may be slower than what you may expect. Deadlines are dependent on MakerLab priorities of community and student access.
Registration opens Jan. 6 for Spring 2025 classes!
Check out a sneak peek of our upcoming classes below.
MakerLab Classes and Events
MakerLab class offerings can be viewed in the current Community & Continuing Education catalog or in the tabs below.
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3D Printing/Virtual Reality Lab Open House
3D Printing/VR Lab Open House
Explore all that you can do with 3D printing and other technology in the 3D Printing/Virtual Reality Lab at JJC Romeoville Campus! JJC employees will be on hand to discuss your project ideas and help you become familiar with the lab's equipment, including a variety of filament and resin 3D printers, a laser cutter, a 3D scanner, soldering equipment and much more! Registration for this free event is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome.
Spring | Monday, Feb. 3 | 5-7 p.m. | Romeoville Campus | Free
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Build a 3D Printer Class
Free Information Session
There will be a mandatory, free information session to allow students to meet with this instructor, review course objectives and ask specific questions before enrolling in the build class. Students who are unable to attend the information session should contact Debra Daun at ddaun@jjc.edu to make other arrangements.
Spring | Monday, Feb. 3 | 7-8 p.m. | Romeoville Campus | Free
Build a 3D Printer (LLC 5895)
In this hands-on class, participants will assemble a basic 3D printer with full guidance from an experienced instructor. Topics will cover how to maintain and operate the machines as well as the basics of 3D printing. Each student will take home their assembled 3D printer and a full roll of filament. No prior experience is required. Registration opens following the free information session. Kits will be ordered after registration closes; no refunds will be issued after the order is placed.
Spring | Mondays, Feb. 24-March 17 | 6-9 p.m. | Romeoville Campus | $389
Registration opens Tuesday, Feb. 4 to students who have attended the free information session or made other arrangements with the instructor.
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Project-Based 3D-Printing Classes
3D-Printed Cookie Cutters: Valentine's Day Edition (LLC 2140)
Get ready for a fun and creative 3-hour where you will design and 3D print your very own custom cookie cutters with a Valentine's Day theme! Perfect for baking enthusiasts, makers or anyone who wants to add a personal touch to their sweet treats, this class will teach you the basics of 3D design software and guide you through the process of creating heart-shaped, love-themed and other festive cutter designs. By the end of the session, you'll take home your own 3D-printed cookie cutter, ready to make the perfect Valentine's Day cookies. No prior experience is needed! Esta clase es en Ingles y Espanol!
Spring | Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Romeoville Campus | $59
3D-Printed Flowers (LLC 1233)
Join us as we 3D print a floral bouquet that will never wilt and die. Each student will assemble a beautiful bouquet that’s ideal for gifting or displaying. Please note: Each paid registration covers one person, ages 15 and up. An additional friend or family member may register at the reduced price of $39. Please call (815) 280-1555 to register an additional student. Esta clase es en Inglés y Español!
Spring | Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Romeoville Campus | $49
3D Plant Project: Celebrating Through Creative Design (LLC 1330)
Unleash your creativity in this fun creative class where you will learn how to print and assemble a 3D plant! This nature-inspired project pays homage to Earth by using each piece as a coaster! Using a variety of tools and techniques, you will learn how to bring your plant concept to life, decorate your favorite place and save the planet. Esta clase es en Inglés y Español!
Spring | Tuesday, April 22 | 5-8 p.m. | Romeoville Campus | $49
Building a Stained-Glass Lantern (LLC 7350)
Students experience 3D printing technology by making Frank Lloyd Wright inspired stained glass lanterns. The lantern kit is customizable for each student. Students will also take a tour of the MakerLab.
Spring | Thursday, May 1 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Main Campus | $59
REGISTRATION OPENS JAN. 6.
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Kids College Classes
3D-Printed Card Models: Dinosaurs (LLC 1231)
A 3D printing class for the whole family! Each adult/child team will assemble a 3D-printed, dinosaur-themed model card kits. Please note: Each paid registration covers one adult and one child (ages 8-12) from the same household. Additional family members may register at the reduced price of $20 per person. Please call 815-280-1555 to register an additional family member.
Spring | Tuesday, March 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Romeoville Campus | $59
3D-Printed Card Models: Spacecraft (LLC 1219)
From a galaxy far, far away: a 3D printing class for the whole family! Each adult/child team will assemble 3D-printed, spacecraft-themed model card kits. Please note: Each paid registration covers one adult and one child (ages 8-12) from the same household. Additional family members may register at the reduced price of $20 per person. Please call (815) 280-1555 to register an additional family member.
Spring | Thursday, May 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Romeoville Campus | $59
REGISTRATION OPENS JAN. 6.
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Soldering
Simple Soldering (LLC 7322)
Learn the art of basic soldering in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop! This class will teach you essential soldering techniques to create small projects, such as jewelry, simple electronics or metal art pieces. You’ll start with the basics of using a soldering iron, understanding different types of solder and mastering safety practices. By the end of the class, you’ll have created your very own soldered project to take home.
Spring | Tuesday, May 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Romeoville Campus | $69
REGISTRATION OPENS JAN. 6.
MakerLab Highlights
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MakerLab News
- Nursing Program Cuts Costs By Using 3D-Printed Teaching Tools
- MakerLab 3D Prints Prosthetic Components for Student Projects
- JJC Supporting Frontline Health Workers by Creating, Donating PPE (Joliet Junior College)
- Joliet Junior College Donates Protective Masks to Help Combat COVID-19 (The Herald News)
- Joliet Junior College Donates 3D-Printed Medical Masks to Local Hospitals (Joliet Patch)
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