2. Linda Curvey-Brown
Teen Specialist – Detroit Public Library
Steve Teeri
Customer Support Asst. – Detroit Public Library
Jeff Sturges
Founder – Mt. Elliott Makerspace
Speakers
3. Background
Partnerships
Workshops
Experiences
What is a
makerspace?
Agenda
4. Hosted inside the
HYPE Teen Center
Main Library
Serves ages 13-18
4,000 Sq. Ft.
HYPE Makerspace
5.
6.
7.
8. Handmade Detroit
Sewing
Papercraft
Jewelry
Before HYPE Makerspace
9. Started in 2010
Met cool people!
Partnerships which
led to Makerspace
Find or start a mini-
maker faire
Maker Faire Detroit
12. Buy big equipment right away or wait?
(3D printers, laser cutters, etc)
Work in groups, preferably in a circle
Expert instructors know more than you (and me)
Makerspace Considerations
13. Learn bicycle repair
& maintenance
Experienced bike
shop instructor
Teens can bring
own bikes in!
Bike Tech
18. HYPE Makerspace summer camp for 8 weeks
June 15, 2012 – August 11, 2012
Procured all equipment, and instructors
Overview
19. DPL staff acted as managers
Outside instructors paid $25/hr
Teen assistants paid $8/hr
HYPE Makerspace Team
20. Fit the makerspace within existing teen center
Remove distractions to increase participation
Manage funds and materials properly
Challenges
21. Took place after 8 week series of workshops
Held meeting with instructors
Asked teens to fill out evaluation forms
Evaluation and Impact
22. Participants very enthusiastic about makerspace
Gained skills and felt more confident
Promoted critical thinking and working together
Fostered a desire for entrepreneurship
Evaluation Conclusions