Make717 Innovation Center

From the Mushroom Kingdom to your tabletop!

Maker A.J. C. pulled this Piranha Plant straight out of Super Mario Bros. and made it into a dice tower, using the Prusa Mk4 printers in the make717 Fab Lab.

Want to level up your TTRPG game? The next 3D Printer Beginner Orientation is coming up Tuesday, June 16!

Reserve your spot today: https://make717.org/event-6706028?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=6/29/2026

Exciting news! make717, The Lancaster Science Factory, and Lancaster Recreation Commission are teaming up to host "Made By Me" during the week of June 8th! Students will be building their very own fully custom, working lanterns.

IMPORTANT MEMBER NOTICE: To give camp participants and coaches exclusive access to the space, there will be NO access for 24/7, Primetime, or STEMPass makers from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

We will reopen for regular member access each day after 4:00 PM. Thank you for supporting the next generation of makers!

Thanks to the magic of 3D printing, you can bring almost anything to life!

Maker Jared H. printed a miniature of Mizutsune from Monster using our Prusa Mk4 printers in the make717 Fab Lab, along with some finishing touches with the airbrush!

Want to learn more about 3D Printing? The next 3D Printer Beginner Orientation is coming up this Saturday, June 6.

Reserve your spot today: https://make717.org/event-6706026?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/29/2026

Look at these stunning custom cutting boards! Makers A.J. C. and Lucy recently crushed it in our Make and Take: Cutting Board class in the make717 woodshop.

Want to craft a beautiful, custom piece of your own? Join us for the next Woodworking Fundamentals class on Monday, June 29, and learn the basics while creating something you can actually take home and use!

Spots are limited! Secure your spot here: https://make717.org/event-6710515?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=6/29/2026

Checkmate! Maker Eleanor G. made this gorgeous chessboard from pine in our wood shop, burl, and purpleheart wood, using the many tools and machines available, with 3D-printed chess pieces that she made at home.

Like this project? You can make a wood project of your own!

Stop by make717 and take a tour!

This morning, we welcomed the fantstic staff and volunteers from the Elizabethtown Public Library
to make717!

They got a hands-on look at everything our makerspace has to offer, from high-tech tools to creative workstations. We love connecting with fellow community organizations who share our passion for learning and creating.

Thanks so much for visiting, neighbors!

The Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library (formerly the S.H.A.W. Workshop) is officially open! We had a fantastic time at the ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon, and the energy for this new community resource is incredible.

Sponsored by The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County , this new education hub is ready to serve Lancaster through resource sharing and skill development. Come check out the space and learn how you can get involved in building a stronger, more collaborative community!

Get more details here: https://www.lancasterworkshop.com/events/community-open-house-htyhx-6zbl2-cgrng

Now is your chance to turn your “I wish I could make that” into “I made this!”

Get hands on with our Inventables Carvey and start making custom wood projects like a pro.

Our next orientation will be held Monday, May 18th from 6- 9 pm.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.make717.org/event-6600607?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/11/2026

The Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library (formerly the S.H.A.W. Workshop), sponsored by the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, is hosting a grand opening celebration on May 14th!

Come celebrate the new resource and education hub coming to Lancaster, and learn more about their mission of resource sharing, skill development, and community building!

More info here: https://www.lancasterworkshop.com/events/community-open-house-htyhx-6zbl2-cgrng

Tom M. is featured for this week’s with his recently-made trapezoidal cantilevered table! Designed specifically to complement a mid-century chair, it subtly echoes the lines and character of the original piece.

Tom used a beautiful combination of curly white oak and walnut to bring this functional art to life. It’s all in the details!