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UT FOUNDRY &
CO.LAB COMMUNITY MAKERS
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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The final artifact would describe how their jewelry related to them, how it related to the element, and how aesthetically pleasing it looks also.
