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!

MAKERLAB MACHINE & RESOURCE GUIDE

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.  

BECOME A MEMBER

RELEASE FORM FOR MEMBERS UNDER 18 

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.

PAY FOR MAKERLAB MATERIALS

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:

1. Email Debra Daun at ddaun@jjc.edu.
2. Submit two preferred times for your visit, including start and end time.
3. If you will be attending with a minor, list all names of each person who will attend the appointment.
4. You will receive a confirmation email.

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.

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.

MAKERLAB CREATION REQUEST

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.

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