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Inside the Near North Makerspace: Creativity, Community, and Cool Tech in Downtown North Bay
Episode 158
Published 6 months, 1 week ago
Description
What happens when you give people the tools, space, and support to build whatever they imagine?
In this episode, we visit the Near North Makerspace, a community-powered hub in downtown North Bay where people of all ages come together to learn, create, and collaborate.
From 3D printing and laser cutting to sewing machines and soldering irons, this space is all about turning ideas into reality.
Yaa Clark, one of the passionate minds behind the project, shares how the Makerspace got started, what it offers, and why it's become such a valuable part of the downtown community.
02:15 – What is the Near North Makerspace?
05:30 – Laser cutters & 3d printers
08:00 – The meaning of “makers” vs. “creators”
10:15 – Free afterschool programs for youth
12:00 – Community events and the Christmas Walk
20:00 – What this space means to the community
In this episode, we visit the Near North Makerspace, a community-powered hub in downtown North Bay where people of all ages come together to learn, create, and collaborate.
From 3D printing and laser cutting to sewing machines and soldering irons, this space is all about turning ideas into reality.
Yaa Clark, one of the passionate minds behind the project, shares how the Makerspace got started, what it offers, and why it's become such a valuable part of the downtown community.
02:15 – What is the Near North Makerspace?
05:30 – Laser cutters & 3d printers
08:00 – The meaning of “makers” vs. “creators”
10:15 – Free afterschool programs for youth
12:00 – Community events and the Christmas Walk
20:00 – What this space means to the community