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Integrated Design Community Events
Integrated Design Community Events
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
- Integrated Design Lab
- integrateddesign@nwacc.edu
- M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Workshops
Intro to Laser Cut Jewelry | Nov. 4
Explore laser cutting basics and jewelry making techniques, including adding jump
rings and hardware.
Intro to 3D Printing | Nov. 4
Learn the basics of desktop 3D printing and technologies, focusing on Fused Filament
Fabrication/Fused Deposition Modeling.
Wood Cherry Bowl | Nov. 4
Learn the basic functions of a wood lathe and how to make a small cherry bowl.
Seasonal Clay Dish | Nov. 4
Utilize slab, extruders, sprigs, underglaze, and your own creativity to create a clay dish.
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.
Past Events
Family Maker Nights - Welcome to the Front Porch
March 13, 2021
October 3, 2020
Integrated Design events are made possible by National Science Foundation
Award #1902298: Integrating Interdisciplinary Design Thinking.
