Homemade Gift Giving

Jared Wittekind, Makerspace Director

The holiday season is looking different for many of us this year.  Despite less visiting and sharing of food and in-person comfort, there are still opportunities to get involved and get creative with how we celebrate though.  The BB2C Makerspace is dedicated to keeping makers and community members safe while offering a place for people to get in the holiday spirit. 

During the month of December, the Makerspace is geared towards helping community and Makerspace members make the perfect gifts and decorations for friends, family, and themselves.  Not only do we have a number of classes and holiday-themed make-and-take events, we also offer people the opportunity to bring their own ideas, talents, and interests to life.  Community members can sign-up to attend one of our upcoming classes or events.  Or they can schedule time with our content experts to create their own designs.  Because handmade gifts more meaningful and more economical.  You can learn more about our upcoming classes on our website at BB2Career.org/Makerspace-Classes.

At the Makerspace you will find seven spaces to create, design, and make in:

• Creative Arts Space

• Fiber Arts Space

• Laser Space

• Media Space

• Stained Glass Space

• Tech Space

• Woodshop

You’ll also find adequate space for social distancing, face-mask requirements, requirements to check-in and check your temperature, hand sanitizer, and cleaning protocols in place.  We also offer community members the opportunity to set-up one-on-one making sessions.  And Makerspace Members can call ahead to reserve a space and ensure they are the only ones in that space.  Contact us by calling 740-370-6399 extension 5 or email us at Makerspace@BB2Careers.org to learn more or set-up a visit.

If in-person experiences are not something you’re interested in at this time, we are also selling wooden Christmas Cottage Kits, complete with video instructions and 3D printed reindeer kits.  These kits are a fun activity for individuals or families to brighten the holiday season.  We also offer gift certificates for classes or memberships, which make fantastic gifts and can be used in 2021.  Christmas Cottage Kits and Gift Certificates are available for call ahead car-side delivery.