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

Playing With Fire: Beginners
Sat Dec 21 2024, 09:00am EDT - 12:00pm EDT
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OBP Open House
Sat Dec 21 2024, 1:00pm EST - 3:00pm EST
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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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OBP BLOG

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....

Falling back into the shop.

by Jake Ryan | Sep 3, 2018 | Uncategorized

With Summer drawing to an end and fall approaching we are looking forward to seeing you back in the shop. Fall is a time for starting your projects and getting back into your routines. Setting aside some time for personal exploration is an important part of that...

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...

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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