UT FOUNDRY &

CO.LAB COMMUNITY MAKERS

The Co.lab is free maker space that is open to the public and is a safe, inclusive environment. I interned at the Co.lab during the beginning of June 2109 and learned how to use a laser cutter (Glowforge) and the 3d printer (Ultimaker 3).

In addition, there where also several workshops that hosted new and innovative ideas for making. For example, there was a glass etching session whereby we echoed our own design onto a glass tumbler. I also learned how to sow hole in one of my ripped pants.

Lastly, I was able to assist with a inclusive lesson from students from Husto-Tilotson. Students made their own designed instrument from a select amount of materials. I was able to facilitate discussion amoungst other students on their design choices.

THE FOUNDRY @UT

The Foundry is a maker space located at the Fine Arts library at the University of Texas at Austin. It was at the Foundry were I made my first 3d print, and became hooked on making.

While I was there, I worked on ideas for my Maker lesson as well as my Maker Showcase. The lesson plan I developed would involve students choosing their own element on the periodic table and making their own jewelry based on the element.

The final artifact would describe how their jewelry related to them, how it related to the element, and how aesthetically pleasing it looks also.