Makerspace: Home

The Makerspace is a free, creative resource available to all UCSB students, faculty, and staff. We offer access to technology including 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing, electronics prototyping, and more. Our student staff provide peer-mentorship through in-person trainings and project-based workshops to help those of all skill-levels utilize our resources.

Get Started

Required to gain basic access to the Makerspace and resources such as non-powered hand tools, materials, and software:

1. Enroll in our online Canvas course
2. Complete the Introduction module which takes about 10 minutes.

Required to gain access to specific equipment such as 3d printing and sewing machines:

3. Complete the modules in Canvas for equipment you would like to use. These take about 10-20 minutes each to complete depending on the module.
4. Complete a brief, equipment-specific in-person training on the machine which takes less than 10 minutes.

Drop in anytime during our operating hours or, for specific equipment, make a reservation via the link at the end of each module.

Contact makerspace@library.ucsb.edu with any questions.

Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters

• Monday to Friday – 9am to 7pm
• Saturday and Sunday – 12pm to 6pm

Breaks and Summer Quarter

• Monday to Friday – 12pm to 5pm
• Saturday and Sunday – Closed

See the Library's hours for holiday hours and exceptions.

We are located in the Library, 1st Floor, Ocean side, around the corner from the Building Operations office.