Welcome to the Maker Hub

Elon students have FREE access to 3D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, laser engravers, and more at the Maker Hub. The Hub is for all Elon students, regardless of major or year. We have two locations on campus and we’re always staffed with student consultants to help you make stuff. Follow us on Instagram @ElonMakers and sign up for our email newsletter.

3D printed sun in the windowMaker Hub Is Open this Summer!

Maker Hub – Downtown is here to support your summer projects. Whether you’re working on a personal or research project, we’ve got tools and help available. This Summer at the Maker Hub:

  • We’re open during the week and always staffed by a student consultant to help you brainstorm solutions. See hours here.
  • 3D printers will be available all summer long. Learn more about 3D printing.
  • Craft supplies, vinyl cutter, button maker, and more are available. Advanced tools are also available for those who’ve completed the trainings. Check your trainings here.
  • Laser & CNC trainings are available by request. Email makers@elon.edu.
  • Teaching This Fall? – Talk with an instructional technologist to explore how the Maker Hub can support your class. See what other classes are doing at the Maker Hub.

MH – Colonnades will close for the summer after May 22.

Studet explaining model rocket to another student.

Maker Takeover Recap

Check out photos and a video recap from the Maker Hub’s biggest event of the year!

Several students holding KickboxesWatch Kickbox Stories

This spring, students made significant progress on 13 projects, including self-landing model rockets, screen printing, jewelry making, and more. Throughout the semester, students documented their journey with photos and videos showcasing both their successes and failures.

 

New to the Maker Hub?Example signs with the words Make It and Owen is Rad

Great! Grab a friend and visit a Maker Hub location. If you need something to make, stop by Downtown and create a personalized magnetic sign or visit either location and ask for help making a vinyl sticker. We’re staffed by students who love helping people make things.

And if you want to get trained on our advanced tools like laser engravers, sewing machines, and 3D printers, visit the Maker Hub’s Moodle site.

Have a question? Stop by and ask or email us.

Teaching this Spring?4 students around a house made of foamcore

See how the Maker Hub has worked with classes from Arts & Sciences, Communications, Business, and Elon 101 to meet their learning objectives on our new Making in the Classroom pages. Hear directly from faculty, read a selection of research about Maker Ed, and learn how to start a conversation with an instructional technologist about options for introducing the Maker Hub to your class.

Explore Our Maker Community

See for yourself how students and faculty use the Maker Hub for class assignments, research, and explore their curiosities.

We promote a Maker Mindset, which includes taking ownership of your learning, developing intrinsic motivation, and embracing failure as an essential component of the learning process.