COVID-19 Policy Update – November 2020
As of November 22nd, based on the guidance issued by the CDC and Nebraska Medicine, the Omaha Maker Group studio is open for regular usage with the following restrictions:
Who we are
We are a community of sharing and making! Together, we have created a cooperatively funded makerspace in the heart of the Omaha metro area. We strive to create a better tomorrow by providing a studio and the tools for members and their guests to build, create and invent! Every donation and membership fee contributes to keeping our makerspace up and running for our members. Full Keyholder memberships are $40 per month ($50 for families) and non-keyholder memberships are $20 per month.
Our tools and resources range from 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing, and welding to wood working, electronics and so much more! Please contact us to arrange a tour or drop by anytime the sign on our site says, “Open”!
ONE WEEK until #GivingTuesday402 2020
Tuesday, December 1st is this year’s #Giving Tuesday! Please join us by helping us stock the studio with some much-needed tools and supplies from our Amazon Wishlist. Sharing, liking and commenting on our social media posts also help, even if you can’t donate yourself!
Online Fusion 360 Basics Class – July 1
Learn the basics of 3D design with Fusion 360. Fusion 360 is a free beginner friendly design software that also has deep and varied array of tools to satisfy even advanced users. As we work together to each model our own 3D coffee mug, we’ll cover many common 3D modeling skills which can easily be …
COVID-19 Policy Update – June 2020
As of June 1st, 2020, based on the guidance issued by Nebraska’s Governor Pete Ricketts and the CDC, the Omaha Maker Group studio will re-open for regular usage with the following restrictions: You must must wear a mask for the protection of other members at the space If you are alone, cover your coughs, sneezes, …
COVID-19 Policy 2020
Our Board of Directors met on Sunday afternoon. We discussed the current situation, and we want to have a good balance between the health and safety of our members and the desire to continue using the space. Therefore, we are clarifying that individual use of the space is allowed, along with the following: Until Omaha …
RC Car Battle Results
On February 25th, eight makers participated in the Sumo Battle that we’ve been preparing for since January. It was a raucous evening of smashing plastic and cheering crowds. Afterward we took apart a few cars to see how they worked – near the end of the video Ben even explains how he combined the front …
Embroidery Class – Feb 29
Have you ever seen custom embroidery work and wanted to make it happen yourself? Well good news, Omaha Maker Group has the equipment and a class for it! In this class, we’ll cover how to select and set up a design (from a custom design and/or stored on the machine), how to prepare your material …
Contest: R/C Sumo Wrestling – Feb 25
I’m pleased to announce that Omaha Maker Group will be hosting another contest: Radio-Controlled Car Sumo Wrestling! Knock your opponent’s car to the ground and be the last driver standing! Rules are as follows: You may enter any toy-grade radio-controlled car with a fair market value of $20 or less. Be prepared to show receipts …