Example Projects

 

 

On-Campus Resources

If the Makerspace doesn't have the tools or expertise for your project, check out these other places below!

Note: some are only open to students in certain classes or degree programs. 

  • Outdoor Recreation Program: 
    • The Outdoor Rec Shop has tools for tuning bikes, skis, and an outdoor bike wash station. Some services cost money. Check them out near the Intermural Fields or at the new Wellness Center starting March 2024.
  • Innovation Alley, Norm Asbjornson Hall:
    • Machining and manufacturing lab, open to Mechanical Engineering Capstone Students, certain engineering classes, and available to research groups upon request.
  • NAH 220 Light Build Room:
    • Assembly Room for Mechanical Engineering Capstone Projects and EGEN 310R Classes,
  • Welding Lab, Barnard Hall
    • Lab for welding and joining process classes and Engineering Capstone projects.
  • School of Architecture Shops, Cheever Hall
    • Woodshop, metal shop, printing, laser, and 3D printing open to Architecture Students.
  • School of Art Guilds, Associations, and Legions:
    • Groups that focus on specific mediums such as metalsmithing, ceramics, printmaking, and more.

Off-Campus Resources:

The MSU Makerspace is not affiliated with any of the spaces listed below. 

  • Bozeman Makerspace
    • A community makerspace in Bozeman, Montana
  • Arts on Fire 
    • A paint your own pottery studio in Bozeman, Montana
  • Biome Slow Craft Creative
    • This space sometimes hosts workshops and other events that teach the basics of certain techniques like metalsmithing or printmaking.
  • Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture
    • A variety of classes for adults and children are offered through the Emerson. 
  • Bozeman Community Kiln
    • Pottery studio that has classes and membership options. 
  • Magpie Art Supply
    • Creative reuse store selling donated unused, underused, and reusable art and craftsupplies and equipment, with casual craftspace and group craftingtimes.
  • Wheelhouse
    • Community art studio that provides an affordable and welcoming space for makers of all kinds to create art and gather together.