Category: News
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Vendors have been rocking and rolling at the makerspace this week, with multiple pieces taking shape. Here’s a quick update on progress towards this community resource: Saturday the 7th is our next big volunteer day, so please consider joining us as we prep the space! We’ll be prepping window frames, improving the men’s room, painting more…
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Permits are issued, and walls are going up for the makerspace! Here’s a bit of a catch up the last few weeks progress around the space: If you have experience with construction, we could really use your help this week with getting walls in place. Please consider a volunteer shift – you can view the list of available…
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Plans have been sent by the architect to the city! While we’re still waiting for the city to approve the plans for the wall construction and change in building occupancy, we’ve been trying to keep construction moving in the makerspace. The following has happened in the last two weeks: As an all-volunteer organization, we do still…
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We’ve got the keys to the makerspace! Now we want to regularly update you with our progress as we construct the workshops and prepare for opening (currently planned by end of year). Want to help out with setup? We’re adding shifts to POINT, our volunteer management system, for a range of needs. You can view the…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winona Area Makers July 7, 2025 Winona Creators Collective Announces Location of Largest Community Makerspace in Minnesota, to Open In Late 2025 Winona, MN, July 7, 2025 – The Winona Creators Collective nonprofit has made significant steps towards opening a makerspace in the former Technigraph facility at 850 W 3rd. The…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winona Area Makers June 4, 2025 Fix-It Clinics Return to Winona, Offering Volunteer Help To Repair Your Favorite Possessions Winona, MN, June 4, 2025 – When your favorite pair of jeans develops a hole, or your lamp starts making a buzzing noise, it might be better to fix than to buy…
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Looking for a date night activity? Or just want your own highly personalized stein? Join us for WCC’s first Pottery Painting Night on Tuesday, July 15th, where you’ll paint a mug and we’ll fire it for you! Sign up today to reserve your space
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Inspired by the Olathe KS Library Makerspace, we’re introducing our own Maker Monthly Challenge. These challenges are a fun chance to try a new method or material to make a new project. We’ll create a new challenge each month, and encourage people to make a project and share it – either on social media under…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winona Area Makers March 17, 2025 Nonprofit Winona Creators Collective Formed, Hosting Community Meeting for Upcoming Winona Makerspace Winona, MN, March 17, 2025 – After hearing an outpouring of support for a makerspace in Winona, a group of volunteers have formed a new nonprofit in town to provide a community workshop…