by Jake Ryan | Nov 10, 2017 | Maine Makers, Membership, News, Open Bench Project
The time has come! It’s finally here! This Makerspace – The Open Bench Project – is now in a new place with our own space. We could not be more excited! Our new shop is at 971 Congress Street, Portland, Maine. We’re working on a new sign, but...
by Jake Ryan | Jan 2, 2017 | Human Interest, Maine Makers, Open Bench Project
Happy New Year! It’s that time for new beginnings, new goals, new resolutions. 2017 could be the best year yet. But, what happens when you already have a nagging feeling that old habits will set back in before you know it or that you won’t stick to your...
by Jason Ryan | Jan 26, 2016 | About, Events, Maine Makers, Open Bench Project, Projects
I’ve had fascinating conversations with my 8 year old over the years. “What is space made out of?” “Who invented math?” “How do toilets flush?” “Are light sabers real?” His questions never cease to amaze me; his insights never cease to delight me. There is just...
by Jason Ryan | Dec 12, 2013 | Maine Makers, Open Bench Project
by Jason Ryan | Dec 11, 2013 | About, Open Bench Project
My name is Jake Ryan, and I am the Founder + Director of the Open Bench Project L3C. For the past year I have been working to bring a Makerspace to Portland Maine. While this started as a desire to simply meet people and share some resources, it has turned into a...
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