Makerspace Reform
By: The Shop Manages
What is the Makerspace used for?
Woodwork
Electrical Work
Robotics
Learning Different Software
Adobe Illustrator
Coreldraw
Tutoring
Math
English
SAT & ACT Prep
Community
Good people
- Mostly share same interests
How do I get involved?
You can use ALL hand tools upon entering the makerspace
Classes will be held every tuesday after school
Thursdays may also be added eventually if the classes are popular
Use as many materials that you need
We aren’t withholding any materials from people.
Certain tools/bits are only used by the Shop Managers and Technicians
Ranking up is not required but it is suggested
Ranking up allows you to use more tools as well as having more freedom within the space
Level 0: Hand tools only.
Anyone who comes into the shop can use hand tools, but they would have to work forward to use the stationary tools.
How do I rank Up?
Level 0: Hand tools only.
- Anyone who comes into the shop can use hand tools, but they would have to work forward to use the stationary tools.
Level 1/Amateur Shop Worker: Can use hand tools, and laser cutter.
Laser cutter is a requirement for level 1 so you can get a Shop ID
Has to make Shop ID using the laser cutter themselves.
Must look original
Can’t be just their name
Has to have polygons, and curved lines.
Level 2/Shop Worker: Can use hand tools, laser cutter, and all stationary tools.
Must update Shop ID, make a new one, stating which level of certification they’re on.
Must make a new item showing they are capable of using all (stationary) tools in the shop.
Has to show creativity
Has to show initiative (buy own supplies if needed)
- Has to show responsibility (make sure you clean up after yourself)
Higher Ranks
Level 3/Makerspace Technician: Can use all tools, and is a part of all meetings involving the makerspace and improvements to the space.
Must update Shop ID again, showing their level.
Must create a presentation showing why they should become a Makerspace Technician.
Must show how the makerspace has changed the way they do things or the way they are as people.
HAS to show a high level of responsibility and initiative for the space itself.
Keep Makerspace clean at ALL times
Make sure people are following rules
Trains other students.
Level 4/Shop Manager: Can use all tools and can run the space without any supervision, as well as kick people out of the space if required.
Must make a Shop Manager ID
Must get permission from every Shop Managers to become a Manager.
Must go for a “Manager Interview.” With 1 Manager who chose him and 2 who didn’t.
Needs to include faculty
May laser cut something, may make anything you want to present, and may make a presentation, may bring a resume or any other piece of writing.
Must enforce the rules
Is responsible for any injury, and any problems that occur in the space
- Must go to required Manager meeting every 2 weeks.