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Fab Lab Design Intensives

Fab Lab Design Intensives will teach you the ins and outs of safely operating Fab Lab equipment with our expert instructors. Complete these prerequisite training workshops to unlock access to Open Lab Hours, where you can work on your own projects using our state-of-the-art fabrication equipment. No prior experience necessary!

For ages 12 and up. Participants ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Design Intensives

Laser Cut Lighting Workshop
(Laser Training Workshop)

$85/member | $95/non-member

4 hours long

Learn how to use free, open-source graphic design software (Inkscape) for laser engraving/cutting projects. Our instructors will help you create your own custom decorative lantern, lampshade, or pendant lamp (materials and several lighting hardware options included).

November 30 Registration

3D Printing & DEsign Workshop
(3D PRinter Training)

$85/member | $95/non-member

4 hours long

Learn 3D modeling using OnShape, a free, browser-based CAD platform. Design your own custom cell phone stand and become familiar with the basics of additive manufacturing.

December 28 Registration

Open Lab Hours
(Must attend prerequisite training workshops)

Select Tuesday Evenings & Sunday Mornings

Work on your own projects with the Fab Lab’s state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and the expert guidance of our Fab Lab instructors. Complete the prerequisite Foundation Workshops to receive access to our Open Lab Hours signup form.

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Our Partners

Beall and Linny Fowler
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Bob and Sandy Lovett
Lehigh Valley Health Network
The Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation
Harry C. Trexler Trust