Make717 Innovation Center

Make717 Innovation Center make717 Innovation Center is Lancaster's 1st makerspace, a collaborative space to make, share, learn

*CORRECTION* Get those costumes ready and bring the whole family out to make717’s Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29 fr...
10/15/2026

*CORRECTION* Get those costumes ready and bring the whole family out to make717’s Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Grab some sweet treats, tour the makerspace, and see what we’re all about.
We’ll see you there!

Your journey into 3D printing and CNC woodworking starts here!We have 2 orientations coming up, which will teach you the...
10/14/2026

Your journey into 3D printing and CNC woodworking starts here!

We have 2 orientations coming up, which will teach you the fundamentals of 3D printing, as well as making custom wood carved designs on our Inventables Carvey.

This is a great way not only to bring your ideas to life, but come up with some custom gift ideas as we roll into the Holiday Season.

Spaces are limited, so sign up today: https://make717.org/Events

For this week’s spotlight, we turn to maker Julius D., and his mighty need to customize some Ridge wallets using our L...
10/12/2026

For this week’s spotlight, we turn to maker Julius D., and his mighty need to customize some Ridge wallets using our Laguna Tools laser cutter! One of these was for himself, and the other was a gift!

Want to learn how to make your own custom laser projects? The next Laser Cutter Orientation is this Thursday, October 15th.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot now: https://make717.org/event-6859858?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/5/2026

Look at the smiles on these makers.That’s the look of a job well done, as they wrapped up the most recent Make and Take ...
10/09/2026

Look at the smiles on these makers.

That’s the look of a job well done, as they wrapped up the most recent Make and Take Cutting Board class here at the make717 Wood Shop, and completed cutting boards made from scratch.

Ready to learn how to make one of your own? Spaces are limited for the next class on Monday, October 19 at 6:00 pm.

Reserve your spot here: https://make717.org/event-6855690?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/5/2026

Ready to dive into the world of 3d printing? Ever wonder how you could make your own vacuum-formed projects? Now is your...
10/07/2026

Ready to dive into the world of 3d printing? Ever wonder how you could make your own vacuum-formed projects?

Now is your chance to learn first-hand how to use these machines to bring your ideas to life in the make717 Fab Lab!

Spaces are limited, so sign up today: https://make717.org/Events

Congratulations to instructor Chris C. and all of the students who got to learn how to make these stunning dragon head k...
10/06/2026

Congratulations to instructor Chris C. and all of the students who got to learn how to make these stunning dragon head keychains in our most recent Intro to Leatherworking Class.

It’s always amazing to show a project to someone and say “I made this.”

Stay tuned for details on our next class, and click the link in bio to learn more about make717!

For this week’s Spotlight, we’re featuring Tom S. and all of our Wood Shop volunteers as we kick off our first ever Ca...
10/05/2026

For this week’s Spotlight, we’re featuring Tom S. and all of our Wood Shop volunteers as we kick off our first ever Cars 4 Kids Campaign, building wooden cars to donate to children during the 2026 Holiday Season!

These take just a few minutes to make, and will bring loads of joy to the children that play with them!

Learn more about make71 in the link in bio, and get a STEM Pass from any Library System of Lancaster County Library.

HAPPENING NOW: make717 is on the scene at The Lancaster Science Factory for First Friday!Stop by and see our Tormach Inc...
10/02/2026

HAPPENING NOW: make717 is on the scene at The Lancaster Science Factory for First Friday!

Stop by and see our Tormach Inc. XS Tech Router in action, and learn more about what we're all about!

Eleven years ago, make717 began as a vision shared by a group of passionate makers determined to build a creative commun...
10/02/2026

Eleven years ago, make717 began as a vision shared by a group of passionate makers determined to build a creative community in Lancaster County.

With crucial early support from Dr. William Griscom (then President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology), co-founders Ben Eisemann and Bruce Schreiner got to work securing funding and laying the physical foundation for our makerspace.

Today, as we celebrate our 11th Anniversary, our core mission remains unchanged: empowering a thriving, inclusive community of makers to bring their ideas to life.

Thank you to every volunteer, member, instructor, donor, and supporter who has helped shape make717 into what it is today. Here’s to many more years of building together!

Come see what make717 is all about. Click the link in our bio to learn more

Big news for the local maker community! For the past 8 years, make717 has had the privilege of partnering and consulting...
09/29/2026

Big news for the local maker community!

For the past 8 years, make717 has had the privilege of partnering and consulting with Pleasant View Communities in Manheim as they worked toward bringing a dedicated makerspace to their campus.

This new space, once completed, will include space for pottery studios, woodworking, visual arts, textile/fiber arts, and creative activities.

We can’t wait to see this creative hub come to life in Lancaster County!
Read the full article in LancasterOnline: https://bit.ly/4iSeOQv

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1151 Clark Street
Lancaster, PA
17602

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+17175371067

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