Projects
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General Information
This page documents projects that Berea Makerspace members have worked on. Projects are split into two categories: makerspace-wide initiatives and individual member projects.
If you have a project you'd like to add to this page, or if you'd like to create a detailed page for an existing project, ask in Slack or email info@bereamakerspace.org.
Makerspace Projects
| Project | Years | Description | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crochetmas Tree | 2021, 2022 | Members created a large Christmas tree display from handmade yarn ornaments and decorations. The project brought together crocheters of different skill levels. | Completed | Project Page |
| Purpose in Action | 2022 - 2023 | A partnership with Parker Hannifin and the Kentucky Department of Education to design accessible manufacturing work cells for employees with disabilities. Berea Community High School and Woodford County High School students developed prototypes addressing color blindness, wheelchair accessibility, dyslexia, blindness, and cognitive disabilities. The project was funded by the American Rescue Plan's ESSER fund and featured a final competition at Eastern Kentucky University. | Completed | Kentucky Teacher Article |
| Kentucky School for the Deaf Partnership | 2024 - 2027 | Ongoing partnership helping the Kentucky School for the Deaf build out a makerspace for their students. The project provides access to fabrication tools and processes used in local business, with a focus on job training, STEAM learning, and preparing students for future careers. | Ongoing | Project Page |
| Interdependence Day | 2025, 2026 | A community event celebrating interdependence through making, sharing skills, and collaborative projects. Featured hands-on activities, demonstrations, and skill-sharing workshops. | Ongoing | Project Page |
| Withered Tech | 2026 | A project with makerspace partner agk. It uses laptops obtained through the Berea College recycling system. | Ongoing | Project Page |
Member Projects
| Project | Years | Description | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Swift Project | 2024 - 2026 | Jess and other members are working with the Berea Forestry Outreach Center to build and install a chimney swift tower. The project supports local bird conservation. | Ongoing | Project Page |
| Raised Beds at Berea Kids Eat | 2024 | Jess, Ed Clautice, and other members designed and built raised garden beds for Berea Kids Eat. The project supports community food access and education. | Ongoing | Project Page |
| Homeschool STEAM Camps | 2024, 2025 | June and Brian lead weekly camps for homeschool students covering science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Activities include making and collaborative projects. | Ongoing | Project Page |
Adding a Project
Before creating a page, check whether the project already has one.
- Write a brief description with the project dates, people involved, and current status.
- Link to an existing project page or relevant external coverage. If more detail is needed, create a project page with its background, timeline, participants, outcomes, and photos.
- Add a row to the appropriate table using the same columns. Keep descriptions to two to four sentences and order entries by the year the project started.
Ask in Slack if you need help adding or formatting an entry.