SouthWorks MakerLab Network - Park Forest

04/06/2026

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Nah, we only turn wood or plastic on our lathe, but....😋

01/19/2026

Hmm, I'm mean yum, an easy cleanup and tasty way to learn turning at SouthWorks MakerLab Network - Park Forest

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10/21/2025

One of the other MakerLabs in our network.

Ready to turn imagination into reality? In this three-day MakerLab at Joliet Junior College workshop, young creators will go from curious beginners to confident makers! Using TinkerCAD, kids will learn how to design their own custom 3D objects, explore the art of reverse engineering and even get an introduction to building a 3D printer. No experience needed ... just curiosity and creativity! 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟮𝟯𝟱) begins Wednesday, Nov. 5 at JJC's Romeoville Campus.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=4A50630&courseId=LLC.1235

10/15/2025

10/13/2025

How to find the center of a circular object (like a mug or tumbler) with tools you probably already have.

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09/28/2025

When you come in to turn wood, you might want to bring in some product to start with, as we have a limited stock on hand.

https://www.obsessedwoodworking.com/mt/where-to-get-free-wood/

09/20/2025

We are out at the Park Forest Art Fair today and tomorrow. Drop in and see what we can teach you to make!

09/18/2025

09/18/2025

Tinkercad is a great place to start, but what happens when your students are ready for more advanced 3D modeling? In this live session, we’ll show how Autodesk Fusion 360—used by engineers and designers around the world—can open new possibilities for the classroom.

09/01/2025

Gotta get our CNC back online! Project backlog...

From shop tools to home decor to toys. We've made a list of 10 easy CNC milling projects for beginners to get your started as you learn.

08/31/2025

We'll help you push start (kicking seems so unkind🦵🏾🔘) your business with training in the SouthWorks MakerLab Network - Park Forest .