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

Tinkering

by Jason Ryan | Dec 31, 2013 | Programs

There has been a lot written lately about the value of tinkering on learning. I'm glad to see it as I hold this practice close to my own heart. As a youth I begged my parents to get me an expensive robot for Christmas one year. After much prodding my parents broke...

Lego Robotics

by Jason Ryan | Dec 22, 2013 | Programs

This year we sponsored the Portland based Port Bots Lego Robotics Team. The team was open to children ages 9-13 who wished to spend 3-6 hours a week working on Lego robotics and teamwork. While initially we thought we would have 8 kids, however, eventually the team...

Your Space – Short or Long Term

by Jason Ryan | Dec 14, 2013 | About, Membership, Resources

You can rent temporary space for a project or permanent space for your business. . . While anyone with an access pass can rent a cubby space to keep personal tools and small projects. We extend to our full time members the ability to apply for exclusive use of some...

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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