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BUILD
AT COLAB.

WE HAVE
THE TOOLS.

CoLab is packed with lots of great equipment - all acquired through donations. These tools are available to the community through classes or by requesting to use the space for an art project. If approved for an art build, you will still need to be trained to use equipment to be sure that you (and our equipment) are safe.

Laser Lab
  • 180 watt
  • CO2 laser
  • 36x48” bed
  • wood & acrylic cutting & engraving (no metal)
  • LightBurn software

Check CoLaser.org for more information.

Room capacity: 6 people.

 

CNC Router Area

Avid CNC 3 axis Router (48”x96”)

Room capacity: 6 people.

Contact: CNC@SDCoLab.org

Wood Shop
  • table saw
  • drill press
  • bandsaw
  • miter saw
  • 12” planer
  • 8” jointer
  • various wood hand tools and power tools

Room capacity: 8 people.

Class Room
  • A/V projector DHMI port
  • rollable white screen
  • tables with USB charging ports

Room capacity: 12 people.

Electronics Lab
  • 2x Bambu LabA1 mini
  • 1x Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
  • 3 soldering stations (2 weller, 1 Hanmatek)
  • a hot air rework station
  • Variable power supply
  • Multimeter

Room capacity: 8 people.

Sewing Area

Industrial sewing machines:

  • 2 x Triple feed flat bed
  • 1 x Drop feed flat bed
  • 1 x Overlock

Domestic embroidery machine.

Various domestic sewing machines.

Room capacity: 10 people.

Screen Printing Area
  • 4 station, 6 color, 360° rotation, manual t-shirt screen printing press
  • conveyor belt variable heat dryer
  • manual swing flash drier

Room capacity: 6 people.

2026 update: We are working on an online tool scheduler that will also offer training certification and addtional external eductional resources. Stay tuned for that!

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COLAB
CREATIONS

Here are some cool projects created at Colab:

March 2, 2023
The Journey by Dan Reeves
By CoLab

A Burning Man art installation inspired by a love of furniture and of creating and holding space.

CHECK IT OUT ↗
January 17, 2023
Larry Harvey Print
By CoLab

An homage to Larry Harvey by artist and printmaker Lee Hemmingway.

CHECK IT OUT ↗

BUILD FAQ

HOW IS COVID-19 AFFECTING BUILD SPACES?
Unfortunately, CoLab is currently closed so we are not able to provide build spaces at this time. We are hopeful that this will pass soon and we will be able to start taking applications again.
I’M CONFUSED. HOW DOES THIS WORK???
If you want to build an art project here, you'll need to fill out this form. If your application gets accepted, we'll provide you with the amount of space we feel is necessary for your project, for the duration of your project. During this time, you'll have access to use the space whenever you want. You'll be able to schedule team build days whenever you need them so that your team can utilize the entire CoLab space, but all materials will need to be put back into your space by the end of the day. You'll need to bring in your own supplies and tent to build under.
CAN I BRING MY OWN TOOLS?
Absolutely! Once you have your dedicated space, you can bring in any additional tools you need. We just ask that you keep you clean up after yourself, store your tools in your dedicated space, and be respectful of others around you.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Build spaces at CoLab are 100% FREE to use. Yep, you read that correctly. Zip. Nada. Zero. The spaces are made available through community donations, so please consider donating if you can.
WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS QUALIFY FOR BUILD SPACE?
YOUtopia and Burning Man art projects take priority for large build areas.
CAN I STORE MY ART PROJECT HERE?
You can store your project in your designated space for the duration of your project. While open areas are free to use, you'll need to clean up at the end of the day.
HOW LONG CAN I USE THE SPACE?
We'll provide you with a set timeline based on your project needs and our space availability.
THIS SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. IS IT?
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