Integrated Design Community Events

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Design. Create. Innovate.
Integrated Design Community Events

NWACC's Integrated Design Lab (IDL) offers a physical makerspace that puts design into practice! The lab hosts a variety of community events, such as maker nights, workshops and classes, where you can learn to design, create and innovate through artistic creativity, design-thinking principles, construction methods, and business practices.

Sign up with a friend or family members and join in the fun!

Questions? Email integrateddesign@nwacc.edu.

Contact Integrated Design Lab

Workshops

Intro to Laser Cut Jewelry | Feb. 17

Explore laser cutting basics and jewelry making techniques, including adding jump rings and hardware.

Intro to 3D Printing | Feb. 17

Learn the basics of desktop 3D printing and technologies, focusing on Fused Filament Fabrication/Fused Deposition Modeling.

Wooden Boxes Stacked On Top of Each Other

Wood Box | Feb 17

Learn to use a table saw, miter saw, hand saws and a sander to make a wooden box made from walnut, cherry, maple or oak.

Intro to Your Sewing Machine | Feb 17

Learn the basics of sewing machine set up, including bobbin winding, threading, stitch settings, starting your project and troubleshooting.

Wheel Throwing | Feb 17

Enjoy an introduction to wheel throwing including wedging, centering and pulling a wall.

Use the Integrated Design Lab

As part of NWACC's efforts to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Arkansas, the college has opened design spaces in the IDL to community members. The lab gives local artists, entrepreneurs, craftsmen, tinkerers and makers access to top-quality equipment and exceptional design and fabrication spaces.

How to use the IDL:

Submit a project proposal form detailing equipment, space and material needs and project timeline.
Complete general safety and specialized equipment training where needed before project work begins.

Propose a Project