Clear Creek Makerspace

Explore the Clear Creek Makerspace: Free Public Tour

Wed, Sep 2 · 12:00 PM MDT

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Curious about the makerspace? Discover 7,500 sq ft of creative possibilities! Explore equipment, tour the space, and meet our community.

👉 Sign up for Explore the Clear Creek Makerspace: Free Public Tour

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Curious about the Clear Creek Makerspace? We're one of Colorado’s largest community makerspaces and among Metro Denver’s go-to destinations for hands-on DIY and creative expression. During this free tour, you'll get an inside look at our massive 7,500-square-foot facility in the heart of Wheat Ridge, just 15 minutes from downtown Denver.

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During the tour, our team will guide you through our three primary workshops:

• A state-of-the-art 1100 sq. ft. Fab Lab featuring laser cutters, 3D printers, electronics stations, and tons of crafting equipment
• A fully-equipped 1500 sq. ft. Woodshop with everything from hand tools and table saws to large CNC routers
• A comprehensive 1000 sq. ft. Metal Shop packed with welders, mills, lathes, and plasma cutters. You'll learn about our affordable membership options, upcoming workshops, and the vibrant maker community you can be part of. Whether you're interested in small-scale crafting or building life-size metal dinosaurs, this tour will show you how Clear Creek Makerspace can bring your creative ideas to life.

The best part? This event is free and open to all members of the public. No prior making experience required – just bring your curiosity and your questions!fy

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What’s a makerspace? Just think of us as a gym for your creative muscles. We provide affordable access to high-tech tools that you might not have at home. Maybe those tools are too expensive, too niche, too large or unwieldy, or maybe your family and friends just don’t want you to take over the entire garage with a massive 4’ x 8’ CNC router. That’s where we come in. Got a hankering to laser-etch your face onto toast? We’ve got you covered. Want to 3D print a realistic replica of your cat? Meowyou’re talking. Itching to weld together a life-size metal T-Rex for your front yard? We’ll help you ignite that Jurassic spark. It’s our job to provide you with the tools and equipment to enable you to create anything you can dream up. It’s your job to harness these tools and let your imagination run wild.

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Pronouns: she/her
👋 Jenny McManus is the assistant manager at Clear Creek Makerspace. Jenny brings over six years of experience in arts, events, culture and theatre, and is deeply passionate about empowering others to be creative. She has worked with Meow Wolf Denver, Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, and a wide variety of Denver creatives.
Outside the makerspace, Jenny enjoys Hip Hop, Jazz music, and any other artform which elevates the mind! She goes roller skating twice a week, and is a passionate learner of string figures, learning many cat's cradle shapes created by peoples all around the globe.

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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.

To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.

If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!

👉 Sign up for Explore the Clear Creek Makerspace: Free Public Tour

Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)

Wed, Sep 2 · 5:00 PM MDT

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Want to learn how to use fire and a torch to weld and cut metal? OAW Welding for Beginners will turn up the heat on your DIY skills!

👉 Sign up for Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)

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Ready to learn the basics of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting? Come familiarize yourself with basic safety and setup of oxygen and acetylene gas tanks, and welding, cutting, and bending metal using a torch.
SHOP140: Intro to Oxygen Acetylene (OAW) Welding will cover the basics, spark up the flame, and spark your DIY skills! This 2 hour class and aims to be a crash course that will have you welding like a pro in no time.
In this class, you’ll be introduced to the set up and safety of welding and cutting with a torch. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or a seasoned DIYer wanting to sharpen your skills, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.
Oxy-acetylene torch welding is one of the oldest welding processes, widely used for welding thin metal sections and for heating and cutting tasks. It is a flexible and forgiving process, making it a great fit for amateur to expert welders, and easily adaptable to art fabrication and sculpture.
Expect to get hands on with a torch and a few tips. By the end of this class, you’ll walk away with newfound or developed skills and the confidence to take on the OAW Make Something classes for cool projects to take something home.
Spaces are limited, so sign up today and let the sparks fly!

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In this hands-on session, you'll be introduced to:
The Basics of OAW Welding

• What OAW welding is and its advantages
• Safety considerations in welding
• Safety considerations for OAW welding
• Lefty not-always Loosey

OAW Welding Equipment

• Introduction to OAW welding tools
• Learning the lingo that'll make you sound like a welding wizard - OAW welder components and their functions
• Additional materials used for OAW welding (Filler rods, firing bricks)

· Preparing your workspace and equipment for welding
OAW Welding Best Practices

• Knowing where your flame and hoses are
• Important reminders for safe and effective welding
• Setting up, cleaning up, and storing your stuff

What you'll learn:

• Safety and proper set up of OAW tools and workspace
• The fundamentals of OAW welding
• Basic welds of like and differing metals
• Using filler rod for function and for art
• Basic cuts

Grab your gloves, ignite your imagination, and let’s spark some creativity together! Whether you're building functional pieces or just enjoying the art of welding, Clear Creek Makerspace is the place to light up your potential. Let’s weld! 🔥
Class requirements: Closed shoes, long pants, and sleeves (no synthetic material) that you don't mind getting dirty. Long hair needs to be tied back.
PPE available. If you have snug fitting leather work gloves, please bring them.
And who knows? You might just spark a lifelong passion too!

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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.

To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.

If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!

👉 Sign up for Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)

Clear Creek Makerspace Safety Orientation

Wed, Sep 2 · 5:30 PM MDT

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Ready to use equipment on your own at CCM? In SAF101, we'll cover the key safety rules that unlock your 24/7 access to the makerspace!

👉 Sign up for Clear Creek Makerspace Safety Orientation

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It's important to us that you enter and leave the makerspace with the same number of fingers and toes that you entered with. That's why every CCM member, no matter their prior experience, needs to attend SAF101: Basic Safety in the Clear Creek Makerspace before using any equipment on their own.
This mandatory course lays the foundation for a safe and successful experience, guiding you through our comprehensive safety protocols, policies, and the exciting array of equipment available to unleash your potential.
Over the 60-minute workshop, you'll learn key facts like:

• not everything's a hammer
• where it's acceptable to crunch on those crumbly granola bars, and
• how to avoid violating the Geneva Convention

After SAF101, you'll receive an automated email inviting you to join the CreateEd program, our one-stop-shop for tracking your training progress and reserving equipment. No join code needed -- just follow the instructions in the follow-up email after completing SAF101.
You'll use the CreateEd program to track your progress, take quizzes to add courses and equipment access to your portfolio, and reserve approved machines 24/7, 365 days a year.Looking for a Safety Orientation on Monday or Tuesday? Sign up for a class with Tyler!

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You'll need to attend SAF101 before you can use any equipment at CCM. By the end of the course, you should have a firm handle on:
Makerspaces 101

• What makerspaces, makers, and maker culture are
• The mission of Clear Creek Makerspace, and some of our most important policies
• How the CreateEd program works

What you can (and can't) do in a makerspace, including:

• General workshop rules & policies
• Food, drink, and material policies
• Makerspace equipment policies

Makerspace-specific safety rules and emergency procedures, including:

• Marked zones within CCM,
• PPE requirements in those zones, and
• How to interpret safety cards and find important info
• Additional safety rules & regulations
• Emergency procedures

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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.

To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.

If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!

👉 Sign up for Clear Creek Makerspace Safety Orientation

Small Business Workshop: Build Simple Business Systems

Wed, Sep 2 · 6:00 PM MDT

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Spend less time figuring out what to do next: simple ways to organize your work, reduce repetitive tasks & make your business easier to run

👉 Sign up for Small Business Workshop: Build Simple Business Systems

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Do you ever feel like you’re doing the same things over and over again—or constantly figuring things out as you go?
In this practical workshop, you’ll learn how simple systems can save time, reduce decision fatigue, and create more consistency in your business. Through four key questions, you’ll identify what you’re repeating, what you’re continually figuring out, and where simple routines, templates, checklists, and workflows can make running your business easier.
You’ll leave with a clear idea of one system you can build right away—and a better understanding of how systems can create room for your business to grow.

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Objective: Identify where simple systems can save time, reduce decision fatigue, and create more consistency and capacity in your business.
Key Topics:

• Identifying repetitive tasks that can become repeatable systems.
• Recognizing what you’re continually figuring out or recreating.
• Reducing decision fatigue through routines, templates, and workflows.
• Building systems now that can support future growth.

Activities:

• Identify the tasks, questions, and decisions you repeat most often.
• Work through four key questions to uncover opportunities for systems in your business.
• Choose one system to create or improve immediately.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand why systems matter—even when you’re a business of one.
• Recognize where you’re unnecessarily reinventing the wheel.
• Learn simple ways to turn repetitive work into checklists, templates, routines, and workflows.
• Identify systems that can save you time today and create capacity for growth tomorrow.
• Leave with one specific system to implement in your business.

Who Should Attend: Solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, makers, and small business owners who feel like they’re constantly juggling tasks, reinventing processes, or keeping too much in their heads. Whether you’re just getting started or have been in business for years, this workshop will help you create more structure without making your business more complicated.
No employees required—the first person who needs systems in your business is you.

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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.

To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.

If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!

👉 Sign up for Small Business Workshop: Build Simple Business Systems