Cascade Create Space
Open lab hours
Open lab hours are when anyone can stop by and start making. No appointment needed!
- Monday – Friday
- 11am-4pm
Some days may be reserved for events. Check the calendar for availability. Contact the STEAM Center Coordinator for appointments or special events.
- Location: Terrell Hall 101, Cascade Campus
- Coordinator: Michael W. Moss
- Contact: michael.moss1@pcc.edu
The Cascade Create Space is a STEAM Center focused on creating community and encouraging learning and creativity in a flexible, welcoming environment that offers a variety of experiences from formal co-curricular support of academic coursework to skills-focused workshops and informal opportunities for STEAM exploration and self-expression.
Everyone is welcome, including PCC students, staff, and community members. Priority is given to students working on class projects, but personal projects are also encouraged when equipment is available. No previous experience or appointments are necessary.
Workshops
- Maker Basics: Intro to 3D Printing
- Maker Basics: Intro to Laser Cutting
- Maker Basics: Intro to Soldering
- Maker Basics: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
- Maker Basics: Intro to Autodesk Fusion
- Appreciation Creation
- Haunted October
- Winter Holiday Gift Crafting
- And more!
Equipment & tools
- Prusa 3D printers (MK3S+, MK4S, CORE One w/ MMU3)
- Glowforge laser cutter
- Cricut vinyl cutters
- Laptops
- Sticker printer
- Arduino microelectronics
- Husqvarna computerized sewing machine
- Serger sewing machine
- Brother embroidery machine
- Sphero Bolt robots
- Soldering irons
- Button maker
- Glue and tape
- Fasteners
- Various hand tools
- Personal protective equipment
Activities
- 3D modeling and 3D printing
- Laser cutting wood, acrylic, and other materials
- Printing/cutting vinyl stickers and more
- Jewelry making
- Soldering and assembling microelectronics
- Making buttons
- Folding origami
- Puzzles
- Games
- Info dumps on topics of obscure trivia
- Cringe-inducing puns and wordplay
- And more!
Software & web resources
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Inkscape
- Blender
- Tinkercad
- Autodesk Fusion
- Cricut Design Studio
- Glowforge.com
- Printables.com
- Thingiverse.com
- Makercase.com
- Prusaslicer
- Arduino IDE
Features & accommodations
- Motorized adjustable height work table
- Lending library
- Community art wall
- Device charging station
