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

$45/month

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

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DOER

$99/month

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

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DIEHARD

$129/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

UPCOMING EVENTS

OBP Open House
Sat Dec 28 2024, 1:00pm EST - 3:00pm EST
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OBP Open House
Sat Jan 4 2025, 1:00pm EST - 3:00pm EST
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An introduction to Woodworking
Mon Jan 6 2025, 06:00pm EDT - 08:00pm EDT
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An introduction to Woodworking
Wed Jan 8 2025, 06:00pm EDT - 08:00pm EDT
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OBP BLOG

Touch Activated Recycled CD Glow-in-the-Dark Lamp Project

by Jake Ryan | Oct 12, 2016 | Maine Makers, Projects, Resources

Touch Activated Recycled CD Glow-in-the-Dark Lamp Project The day has come for you to recycle those antique compact discs! While you couldn’t quite bring yourself to throw them away, you can now rest easy knowing you have put them to good use. So, turn up the iTunes...

Merging Metals, Mars & Mugatu – A STEAM Student’s Path

by Jake Ryan | Sep 19, 2016 | Member profiles

We’re excited to share that we spent a few minutes catching up with Cape Elizabeth High School senior, Open Bench Project member and STEAM student Mac Huffard the other day, despite the back to school rush. You’ve probably run into Mac lately, too, as he spends a lot...

Take Your Makerspace Back to School

by Jake Ryan | Sep 1, 2016 | Resources

It’s that time of year – students and teachers are headed back to the classrooms. Are you ready and excited?! It’s officially time to study according to the calendar, but does one really need to wait for school to start to share wisdom or gain knowledge? In our...

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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