WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?

Open Bench Project: Portland

Our makerspace provides members with access to studio/work space, tools and community, as well as discounts on classes and supplies. We help people bring their ideas into reality by encouraging critical thinking and fostering confidence in a curious, supportive environment. Become a member today.

CONNECTED MAKERS

OUR MEMBERSHIPS

DABBLER

$39/month

Allow yourself to be a beginner, no one starts off excellent.

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DOER

$79/month

Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.

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DIEHARD

$199/month

Greatness does not come with permission.

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WHAT MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES

Woodshop

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Storage

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Screenprint

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Events

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Metalshop

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Community

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Sandbox

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Discounts

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Electronics

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“I can’t imagine losing my membership. I’ve just had so many opportunities come through here for my business.”
-AK

“7500 square feet of awesomeosity. A maker space extraordinaire. I love this place.”
-BMW

“Is it wrong that I never wanted to leave?”
-ED

“Open Bench has been SO important to me in my journey to America.”
-TB

“AWESOME location and resource. Looking forward to seeing how we can integrate that resource in our school…”
-DL

“Open Bench was a great space to “mess about”.
-BT

“OBP was the perfect place…a makers dream. You couldn’t hurt the place.”
-HK

WHO WE SERVE

STEAM

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5th-Years

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Entrepreneurs

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Artists

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SmallBiz

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Mentors

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NonProfits

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Schools

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LargeBiz

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UPCOMING EVENTS

DIY 3D Printers: Build and Print
Fri May 25 2018, 6:00pm EDT - Sun May 27 2018, 4:00pm EDT
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OBP Open House
Sat Jun 2 2018, 1:00pm EST - 3:00pm EST
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Intro to Knife Making
Sun Jun 3 2018, 10:00am EDT - 3:00pm EDT
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OBP Open House
Sat Jun 9 2018, 1:00pm EST - 3:00pm EST
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OBP BLOG

Steel Toed Women-Making a safe place to learn.

by Jake Ryan | May 5, 2018 | Human Interest, Member profiles

Laura Clark has hardly known a time in her life when she wasn't building something. Since she was a kid helping her parents refinish her childhood home, Laura has spent countless weekends learning her way around a construction project. Now a home-owner herself who...

New colors the Woodshop

by Jake Ryan | Mar 27, 2018 | Human Interest, Member profiles

Tall, roomy and bearded, you'll find Eric clad in a thick brown shop apron in the woodshop on most days, chatting easily with just about anybody who comes through the door. Or maybe you already noticed the dyed and sculpted wood bowls that he turns. They are often...

Technology , Drones, and Comfort Zones

by Jake Ryan | Mar 15, 2018 | Computers, Member profiles, Resources, Uncategorized

Hello! I'm OBP member Kris Kleva. Every Thursday night I will be around to help out on Electronics Projects. But first, a little about me. I'm the father of thee daughters and a maker of digital and physical things. My favorite digital things include APIs,...

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Are you interested in making a group reservation, reserving studio or shelf space or inquiring about discounts available to our members? Perhaps you just want to ask us a question. Just drop us a line or drop by. We would be happy to hear from you.

971 Congress Street Portland ME, 04103
(207) 329-8606 • info@obportland.org

A map to the Open Bench Project, Portland, Maine

WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?

Open Bench Project: Portland

CONNECTED MAKERS

OUR MEMBERSHIPS

DABBLER

DOER

DIEHARD

WHAT MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES

“I can’t imagine losing my membership. I’ve just had so many opportunities come through here for my business.” -AK

“7500 square feet of awesomeosity. A maker space extraordinaire. I love this place.” -BMW

“Is it wrong that I never wanted to leave?” -ED

“Open Bench has been SO important to me in my journey to America.” -TB

“AWESOME location and resource. Looking forward to seeing how we can integrate that resource in our school…” -DL

“Open Bench was a great space to “mess about”. -BT

“OBP was the perfect place…a makers dream. You couldn’t hurt the place.” -HK