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

Maine Drone Society Member Highlight

by Jake Ryan | May 19, 2017 | Drone Chain, Human Interest, Maine Makers, Member profiles

The Maine Drone Society is a small group of open space technology UAV enthusiasts, advocates and entrepreneurs, all dedicated to broadening our own experience with drones. As a member of the Open Bench Project, we are excited to share their story here.

Low Cost Recycled Lighting

by Jake Ryan | May 3, 2017 | Art, Human Interest, Projects, Resources

Every April we celebrate Earth Day and it’s a glorious reminder to recycle, reuse, and reduce! Here at The Open Bench Project, that’s practically second nature. We pride ourselves in taking whatever we can get our hands on and turning it into something, if even just a learning opportunity. For now, we’ll share one of our favorite recycled lighting projects that might make for a fun activity this week.

How Particles Impact Movie Animation

by Jenny Green | Apr 27, 2017 | Art, Coding, Computers, Fun facts, Human Interest

Prior to 1982, all animated films had to be done by hand, frame by frame. History shows that even in paleolithic cave paintings there is evidence of attempts at animation. Another example includes a 5,200-year old pottery bowl discovered in Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran....

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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