The Innovate & Make Space offers certification classes on the following pieces of equipment:
Trotec Speedy 100 Laser Cutter
Makerbot and Afinia 3-D Printers
Roland Vinyl Cutter and Heat Press
Roland CNC Milling Machine
Milwaukee Hand-Held Router
Industrial Straight-Stitch Sewing Machine
Industrial Serger (Overlock) Machine
Industrial Zig Zag Sewing Machine
Industrial Walking Foot (Leather) Sewing Machine
Industrial Cover Stitch Sewing Machine
Coronet Quilting Long Arm Sewing Machine
Sublimation Printer
Universal Laser Cutter
Once certified, a makerspace user can come and work independently on that machine during open hours.
The I&MS also includes a PlasmaCAM Plasma Cutter. Due to the nature of this machine, we will not be offering certification courses. However, you will be able to create your design in the maker space itself and see it completed on the plasma cutter. There will be cutting fees associated with these projects. The plasma cutter will be located in the welding shop and access to it will be limited.
Whether you want to drop in once a month or several times a week, we’ve got you covered! Please click on the tabs below for specific information regarding rates and offerings.
I&MS Offerings and Rates
The rates listed below are the current rates for the 2019-2020 academic year. Rates DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of materials. All users will either purchase materials at the Innovate & Make Space or bring materials of their own; please see the next section for more information.
Payments can be made by cash or check only. Thank you!
Drop-In/Open Hours: $5.00 per visit if certified; FREE to LCC students and staff including concurrent enrollment instructors
Certification Course: $20.00 per class hour, special rate of $5.00 per class hour for LCC students
Individual Monthly Membership: $35.00 per month
Family Membership: $55.00 per month for up to four people, plus $5.00 per month for each additional family member
Active Senior Discount: 50% off all certification classes, open hours fees, and monthly membership fees to seniors ages 50+. Materials are not included.
Materials can be purchased in the Innovate & Make Space or you can bring in your own. Before you purchase your own materials, please make sure that your materials are compatible with our machines.
Materials Price List*
Econoprint Heat Transfer Vinyl – $2.50/linear foot
Glitter Flake Heat Transfer Vinyl – $3.50/linear foot
Fashion Film Heat Transfer Vinyl – $3.00/linear foot
Sister Vinyl – $3.00/linear foot
Premium Plus Heat Transfer Vinyl – $3.00/linear foot
Black Sign Vinyl – $2.50/linear foot
Clear Adhesive Sign Vinyl – $0.50/linear foot
Sublimation Paper 5 ½’ x 9 ½’ – $1.00
Sublimation Paper 8 ½” x 11” – $2.00
Sublimation Paper 11” x 17” – $3.00
Butcher Block Paper – $2.50
Thread – $1.00/job; Large jobs will cost more.
Quilting Bobbins – $6.00 each
Quilting Needles – $0.50 each
3D Filament – $0.10/gram
Plasma Cutting Fee – $40 per visit
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper for Large Poster Printer – $10/linear foot
Premium Instant Dry Gloss Paper for Large Poster Printer – $15/linear foot
Artist Matte Canvas Paper for Large Poster Printer – $20/linear foot
We encourage you to become certified to Innovate & Make on your own! If you have already taken a certification class, you may independently use the machine(s) on which you are certified during these hours.
Certification Course offerings are listed below. Due to the limited class size, you must call Michele Girard at 719-336-1584 to secure your spot prior to arriving at the Innovate & Make Space. The Master Trainers are full of creativity and eager to introduce you to the makerspace!
Vinyl Cutter Essentials One hour course Certification cost: $20.00 or $5.00 for LCC Students
Intro to 3-D Printing One hour course Certification cost: $20.00 or $5.00 for LCC Students
Intro to Laser Cutting Two hours total for two courses Certification cost: $40.00 or $10.00 for LCC Students Certification includes:
Laser Cutting & Engraving – $20.00, one hour
Engraving with Rotary Attachment – $20.00, one hour
CNC Milling Machine Basics Two hour course Certification cost: $40.00 or $10.00 for LCC Students
Hand-Held Router One hour course Certification cost: $20.00 or $5.00 for LCC Students
Industrial Sewing Machine Two hours total for two courses Certification cost: $40.00 or $10.00 for LCC Students Certification includes:
Machine Safety and Threading – $20.00, one hour
Machine Sewing – $20.00, one hour – This class may be waived if you already know how to sew on a sewing machine.
Industrial Serger (Overlock) Machine Two hours total for two courses Certification cost: $40.00 or $10.00 for LCC Students Certification includes:
Machine Safety and Threading – $20.00, one hour
Serger Sewing – $20.00, one hour – This class may be waived if you already know how to sew on a serger.
Industrial Zig Zag Sewing Machine
Two hours total for two courses
Certification cost: $40.00 or $10.00 for LCC Students
Certification includes:
Machine Safety and Threading – $20.00, one hour
Zig Zag Sewing – $20.00, one hour – This class may be waived if you already know how to sew on a serger
Industrial Walking Foot (Leather) Sewing Machine
Two hours total for two courses
Certification cost: $40.00 or $10.00 for LCC Students
Certification includes:
Machine Safety and Threading – $20.00, one hour
Walking Foot Sewing – $20.00, one hour – This class may be waived if you already know how to sew on a walking foot.
Industrial Cover Stitch Sewing Machine
Two hours total for two courses
Certification cost: $40.00 or $10.00 for LCC Students
Certification includes:
Machine Safety and Threading – $20.00, one hour
Cover Stich Sewing – $20.00, one hour – This class may be waived if you already know how to sew on a cover stitch.
Coronet Quilting Long Arm Sewing Machine
Two hours total for two courses
Certification cost: $40.00 or $10.00 for LCC Students
Certification includes:
Machine Safety and Threading – $20.00, one hour
Coronet Sewing – $20.00, one hour
Sublimation Printer
One hour course
Certification cost: $20.00 or $5.00 for LCC Students
Universal Laser Cutter
Two hours total – Must take the Trotec laser first.
Certification cost: $20.00 or $5.00 for LCC Students
Become an entrepreneur and create income by designing and offering your own class!
Using the equipment in the maker space (or just simply using our space), YOU supply the materials for the project and YOU set the class fee per person.
If you are using our equipment, you and all of your students must be certified on that machine.
Lamar Community College will charge you a minimum fee of $45.00 for a four-hour time period in which to conduct your class. This minimum fee covers you and up to five students. Every additional person will be $10.00.
Want more information? Contact Michele Girard at 719.336.1584 or Michele.Girard@lamarcc.edu for additional information and available time periods.
All Master Certified Volunteers instruct, aid, support, and encourage students and community members in creating their own projects from start to finish.
These trainers have been trained on Maker Space machinery and have access to the maker space whenever they wish, with the exception of the times that LCC classes are in session. In exchange, they volunteer each month either instructing or holding open hours.
New in Spring 2020, the Makerspace Mentor Program will allow active seniors to mentor youth in the Innovate & Make Space. Existing Master Volunteers may also participate in this mentoring program. For more information on this new offering, please call Michele Girard at 719-336-1584 for more information
Interested in becoming a Master Certified Trainer? Download the application here, then complete and return to the LCC Innovate & Make Space. Hard copy applications can be returned to the LCC Student Center located in the Betz Technology Center; digital applications can be emailed directly to Michele.Girard@lamarcc.edu.
