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Innovation Workspace - For Fabricators & Hobbyists

Unleash your creativity at NIACC’s fabrication laboratory — a dynamic makerspace designed to bring your ideas to life. Join NIACC’s Community Maker Club at the Innovation Workspace to connect with fellow creators, innovators, and problem-solvers. Explore cutting-edge tools, from 3-D printers to laser cutters, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or hobbyist, you’ll find a welcoming space to learn, design, and build.

Join the Community Maker Club!

The Community Maker Club is a FREE club at the Innovation Workspace. We meet every Tuesday at 6:00 PM to work on personal projects, group projects, and hands-on classes. It's a great opportunity to create, collaborate, and connect with others in the maker community!

https://info.niacc.edu/innovate

Innovation Workspace Membership
Fee: $29.00

For more information about joining the Innovation Workspace, please email ian.nelson@niacc.edu or call us at 641-422-4222

Creative Making & Special Topics
Fee: $75.00
Dates: 10/23/2026 - 10/24/2026
Times: 4:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: F Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB128
Instructor: Heather Walker-Kral

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Learn stained glass basics by creating a yin-yang piece with machine-cut glass, foil, and solder.

Broad catch-all for hands-on creative, artistic, technical, or hobby-based workshops not tied to one specific equipment category in the Innovation Workspace.

Stained Glass Basics
Fee: $75.00
Dates: 11/6/2026 - 11/7/2026
Times: 4:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: F Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Learn stained glass basics by creating a yin-yang piece with machine-cut glass, foil, and solder.

We will be meeting 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday (11/6) and 11:00am - 1:00pm on Saturday (11/7). You will need to attend both sessions.

Family Name Glass Painting
Fee: $49.00
Dates: 11/30/2026 - 11/30/2026
Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Enjoy a relaxing craft night painting a personalized family name glass piece with a prepared stencil.

Gift Wrapping 101
Fee: $19.00
Dates: 12/19/2026 - 12/19/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Learn basic gift wrapping techniques, including clean folds, crisp corners, ribbons, bows, and finishing touches.

Design Your Own Mouse Pad
Fee: $25.00
Dates: 1/15/2027 - 1/15/2027
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Create a custom mouse pad by hand by using printed images, photos, and sublimation markers.

Build Your Own Bluetooth Speaker
Fee: $59.00
Dates: 1/21/2027 - 1/28/2027
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 2
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Build a working Bluetooth speaker, learn the electronics inside, and install it in an enclosure of your choice.

We will be meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Thursday Jan 21st and 28th.

Stained Glass Hearts
Fee: $75.00
Dates: 2/5/2027 - 2/6/2027
Times: 6:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Days: F Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Learn stained glass basics while creating a decorative heart, perfect for Valentine’s Day or gifting

We will be meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday (2/5) and 10:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday (2/6). You will need to attend both sessions.

Build Your Own Effects Pedal
Fee: $89.00
Dates: 2/18/2027 - 3/4/2027
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Build your own effects pedal while learning soldering, electronic components, circuit basics, testing, and troubleshooting.

We will be meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Thursday Feb 18th, Feb 25th, and March 4th.

Make Your Own Capiz Wind Chime
Fee: $35.00
Dates: 2/19/2027 - 2/19/2027
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Create a decorative wind chime using capiz shells and your own creative touches.

Smart Gadgets: From Code to Circuit
Fee: $59.00
Dates: 3/11/2027 - 3/25/2027
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Learn microcontrollers, programming, and electronics hands-on. Build circuits, connect sensors, write simple code, and create your own smart gadgets.

We will be meeting every Thursday 6-8pm. March 11th, March 18th, and March 25th.

Create a Personalized Easter Sign
Fee: $35.00
Dates: 3/19/2027 - 3/19/2027
Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Paint and personalize a wooden Easter sign with festive colors, lettering, and your own family name or message.

Stained Glass Hot Air Balloon
Fee: $75.00
Dates: 4/16/2027 - 4/17/2027
Times: 6:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Days: F Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Learn stained glass basics while creating a colorful hot air balloon to display at home.

We will be meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday (4/16) and 10:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday (4/17). You will need to attend both sessions.

Create Your Own Music Box
Fee: $49.00
Dates: 5/7/2027 - 5/7/2027
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: NIACC Buettner Careers Building (opens in new tab)

Create a personalized music box by assembling and decorating a laser-cut enclosure around a classic musical mechanism.

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