Make717 Innovation Center

Exciting news! make717, The Lancaster Science Factory, and Lancaster Recreation Commission are teaming up to host "Made By Me" during the week of June 8th! Students will be building their very own fully custom, working lanterns.

IMPORTANT MEMBER NOTICE: To give camp participants and coaches exclusive access to the space, there will be NO access for 24/7, Primetime, or STEMPass makers from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

We will reopen for regular member access each day after 4:00 PM. Thank you for supporting the next generation of makers!

Look at these stunning custom cutting boards! Makers A.J. C. and Lucy recently crushed it in our Make and Take: Cutting Board class in the make717 woodshop.

Want to craft a beautiful, custom piece of your own? Join us for the next Woodworking Fundamentals class on Monday, June 29, and learn the basics while creating something you can actually take home and use!

Spots are limited! Secure your spot here: https://make717.org/event-6710515?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=6/29/2026

Checkmate! Maker Eleanor G. made this gorgeous chessboard from pine in our wood shop, burl, and purpleheart wood, using the many tools and machines available, with 3D-printed chess pieces that she made at home.

Like this project? You can make a wood project of your own!

Stop by make717 and take a tour!

The Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library (formerly the S.H.A.W. Workshop), sponsored by the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, is hosting a grand opening celebration on May 14th!

Come celebrate the new resource and education hub coming to Lancaster, and learn more about their mission of resource sharing, skill development, and community building!

More info here: https://www.lancasterworkshop.com/events/community-open-house-htyhx-6zbl2-cgrng