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DePaul University's Campus Makerspaces
Open Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm and
Sat at IRL 2: 12pm-6pm

The end of the school year is nearing, so it's tim

The end of the school year is nearing, so it's time to clean out those storage bins! Bins MUST BE CLEARED OUT by the end of finals week (6/12). Any items not cleared will be tossed or donated to the lab.

Our final workshop of the year! Sign up on Eventbr

Our final workshop of the year! Sign up on Eventbrite🐮🏖⚾️

Workshops for this week!🧢🍽🎸

Workshops for this week!🧢🍽🎸

The University is closed on Monday, May 25th in ob

The University is closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. The IRL will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday.

The laser cutters and 3D printers have been hard a

The laser cutters and 3D printers have been hard at work recently, and so has Alex!🎸🎶

If you'd like to learn how to use the 3D printer and laser cutter, sign up for our Membership Orientation!

Here are our upcoming workshops for the week! Sign

Here are our upcoming workshops for the week! Sign up on our Eventbrite using the QR code or the link in our Linktree!🏣👚🐂

IRL staff member Nate has been trapped in the elec

IRL staff member Nate has been trapped in the electronics room for quite some time now and can't get out, but check out these cool projects he's made while he's been in there!!⚙️👾

(Nate is not actually trapped in the electronics room. No staff members were harmed in the making of this post.)

This week's workshops at the IRL! Sign up on Event

This week's workshops at the IRL! Sign up on Eventbrite using the QR code or linknin our bio🦄🫐🖨

Do you like racing, making things, and occasional

Do you like racing, making things, and occasional sabotage? Get ready to build your car and compete in the Idea Realization Lab's first ever Extreme Pinewood Derby!🏎 Work solo or in a team and be the first car to the finish line! Pick up a car making kit at IRL2, or make your own from scratch. Sign up on Eventbrite using the QR code or link in our bio.

⚠️Drop of cars to the lab by THURSDAY, MAY 21⚠️

New workshops have been posted to our Eventbrite!

New workshops have been posted to our Eventbrite!

✂️Vinyl Cutter Workshop, 5/12, 3:00PM-4:00PM, IRL2 (SAC 236)
🖨SLA 3D Printing Authorization, 5/14, 3:30PM-4:30PM, IRL2 (SAC 236)

Sign up through the link in our bio. Reach out with any questions!

Workshops for this week!🥑✨️👛

Workshops for this week!🥑✨️👛

IRL staff member Ean has been keeping busy in the

IRL staff member Ean has been keeping busy in the woodshop! These are just some of the projects he's been working on lately🍕🪚⚙️🚪

NEW WORKSHOPS FOR THIS WEEK🤗🦴⚜️🪵⌚️

Workshops for the week of April 20-25🚀🏉🫟

Workshops for the week of April 20-25🚀🏉🫟

⚠️REMINDER: The emulsion screen printing workshop that was scheduled for Monday, April 20 had been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Workshops for the week of April 13-18😵‍💫🛖🪭

New workshops are now listed on our Eventbrite! Sc

New workshops are now listed on our Eventbrite! Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to check our updated schedule for the quarter. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us or ask a staff member.

The IRL will be closed tomorrow (4/3) in observanc

The IRL will be closed tomorrow (4/3) in observance of Good Friday. We will resume to normal operations on Monday🐇🐣

Exciting news! New York Times bestselling author A

Exciting news! New York Times bestselling author Auriel "The Krempet" Kremp is visiting IRL1 TODAY for a book signing!!! Bring in any book—yes, ANY BOOK—and he will sign it!! Don't miss this exciting opportunity📚🖊⚙️

Stop by IRL2 next Friday and pick out some new pie

Stop by IRL2 next Friday and pick out some new pieces from our clothing donation!👚🪵🦊

Happy Spring Quarter! Our woodshop schedule is loo

Happy Spring Quarter! Our woodshop schedule is looking a little different this quarter, so please plan accordingly. We can't wait to see what you make next🥦⚠️🎳

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