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

Merging Metals: MIG welding 101
Fri Jan 25 2019, 6:00pm EST - 8:00pm EST
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OBP Open House
Sat Jan 26 2019, 1:00pm EST - 3:00pm EST
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Wood & Epoxy: River Board Wall Art
Sat Jan 26 2019, 4:00pm EDT - 6:00pm EDT
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Intro to knife making
Fri Feb 1 2019, 6:00pm EST - 9:00pm EST
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OBP BLOG

A gathering of tables

by Jake Ryan | Nov 20, 2018 | Fun facts

We’ve seen a lot of tables being made around the shop lately. A student just finished her first coffee table and she is beaming with tremendous pride, our river table classes have been a big hit with many being built as gift for others, one big dining room table was...

From Gifts to Goods: Maine Flag Company Member Profile

by Jake Ryan | Oct 28, 2018 | Human Interest

Sometimes, you simply can not find the perfect gift for someone. You might have the idea, but you just can't find it. In these cases making it yourself can be the only real answer. But then, what do you do when people love your gift so much, that they tell others and...

The cursed Phillips Screw…

by Jake Ryan | Oct 10, 2018 | Fun facts, Uncategorized

When you take some time to look deeply at the world you can notice lots of interesting things. Phillips Screws, are everywhere and they really do deserve a closer look. How did they get EVERYWHERE? Why are they so easy to strip? Developed in 1930 by John P....

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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