1. HYPE Makerspace
Detroit Public Library

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

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

10. Maker Faire Detroit

11. Community Partnerships

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

14.  Papercraft
 Cross-Stitch
 Knitting
 Blinky Lights Holiday
Cards!
Crafternoon

15.  Theory of design
 Wood block printing
 Silk screen printing
 Digital vinyl cutter
Graphic Design

16.  Designing
 Sewing
 Repairs
 Fabulousness!
Sewing/Wearables

17.  Soldering
 Amplifiers
 Arduino
 Robot army!
Electronics/Robotics

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

23. What is a makerspace anyway?

24. Garden = Makerspace
Gardeners = Makerspace Leaders
Boundaries = Mission, Goals, Values, Outcomes

25. Plants = Areas of Concentration
Seeds = Workshops, Projects, Activities

26. Landscape = Space Design & Layout

27. Nutrients = Tools, Materials, Resources, Funds
Care = Energy, Work

28. Fruits & Flowers = Project & Workshop Output
Harvest Celebrations = Events for Sharing

29. Pruning = Collaborative Editing
Maintenance = Replenishing, Tweaking

30. Slow is Fast - Small is Big
Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Focus on People & Relationships

31.  Linda Curvey-Brown
lcbrown@detroitpubliclibrary.org
http://www.dplhype.org
 Steve Teeri
steeri@detroitpubliclibrary.org
http://www.dplhype.org
 Jeff Sturges
jeff.sturges@gmail.com
http://www.mtelliottmakerspace.com/
Contact us!

32. Questions?