Your Projects

Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM) is a community and one of our favorite things to do is feature what you are making. CCM provides a culture of sharing, creation, entrepreneurship and innovation. Are you working on a project in CCM that you want to share? Post your project on Instagram today! Use the hashtag, #ccmmade and you will be featured on this page. 

*Please note that CCM is not open yet. On this project page right now you see the official CCM Instagram feed. Looking to follow us on Instagram? @clearcreekmakerspace

Hey Makers! It's about time we gave you an update on the Clear Creek Makerspace. Please give a warm welcome to our new teammate, Tyler Kerr!

Tyler Kerr is the new program manager for the Clear Creek Makerspace! From an early age, Tyler was an avid maker, scientist, tinkerer and, much to his parents' chagrin, a keen disassembler of treasured family electronics. He studied paleontology in both college and graduate school, with a particular focus on fossil whales -- officially making him a 'whaleontologist.' Before joining the Localworks team, Tyler worked as a STEAM educator and ultimately as director of Wyoming's Innovation Wyrkshop makerspace network, one of the largest academic makerspace networks in the Mountain West. His interests include 3D printing, digitization, and developing creative, gamified, out-of-the-box nerdy ways to engage communities and teach complex topics in meaningful ways. When he's not in the makerspace, you can find Tyler and his partner Kate camping, hiking, and generally trying (and failing) to stop their three dogs from eating and rolling in weird stuff they find in the forest.

Welcome to CCM, Tyler!
The Clear Creek Makerspace is hiring! For more information about this position, please visit wearelocalworks.org/job-board/.

Interested in applying? Please send your resume and cover letter to reception@wearelocalworks.org. We will be accepting applications until July 31st and interviewing on a rolling basis.

Need more information on what a makerspace is? Visit clearcreekmakerspace.com.

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The Clear Creek Makerspace is hiring! For more information about this position, please visit wearelocalworks.org/job-board/. 

Interested in applying? Please send your resume and cover letter to reception@wearelocalworks.org. We will be accepting applications until July 31st and interviewing on a rolling basis.

Need more information on what a makerspace is? Visit clearcreekmakerspace.com.

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Will you be attending #Ridgefest this Saturday? One part of Ridgefest is Makers on the Ridge! Makers on the Ridge supports the growing creative and maker community in Wheat Ridge and in the surrounding Denver Metro area.

This event is for anyone who likes to learn, make, build or create. Participants can include tech enthusiasts, crafters, scientists, garage tinkerers, artists and more. Think of Makers on the Ridge as a craft fair focused on the creators. At this event, you can buy handmade goods, talk to artists about the process they use to make their art, learn a new skill, or network with local artisans, makers and creators.

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Have you submitted your application for the 2023 Makers on the Ridge? There's still plenty of time!  The deadline has been EXTENDED! For more information, please wearelocalworks.org/ridgefest/. Click the link in our bio to apply.

Think of Makers on the Ridge as a craft faire focused on the creators. As we continue to aspire to open Clear Creek Makerspace right here in our community, we are taking our love and support of Wheat Ridge’s deep artistic and maker roots back to the community with Makers on the Ridge. This event is for anyone who likes to learn, make, build or create. Participants can include tech enthusiasts, crafters, scientists, garage tinkerers, artists and more.

Anyone who feels they love to make something, anything at all, is encouraged to apply for a booth. Makers on the Ridge will be entirely outdoors and is in tandem with Ridgefest on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. Accepted makers should anticipate attending the event (including set up and clean up) from 12-8 p.m.

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The last, but certainly not least, member of the CCM advisory board to introduce is Zach! 

"Zach Wilcock has worn a few different hats, from a reformed sailor and chemical engineer to startup CFO and currently technology portfolio owner.  Zach has traveled to nearly 80 countries, has been part of several maker spaces and is excited to have the Clear Creek Maker Space so close to home.  He is particularly interested in the circular economy and fostering the development of startups in the makerspace that help make our world a cleaner and greener place." 

We hope that you all enjoyed getting to know our board over the last couple of weeks, and we look forward to sharing the strides we are making to take CCM to a whole new level. 

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Let's continue to meet our CCM Advisory Board! Introducing Marissa: 

"Hi folks, my name is Marissa! I have been involved with makerspaces and other communal cultural venues since earning my Master of Architecture in 2014, bringing human-centered design to the creative spaces we occupy. I am a creative strategy consultant, designer, artist, upcycler, urban permaculture and sustainability nerd - engaged with the creative community of Wheat Ridge since early last year through both the early stages of Clear Creek Makerspace, as well as the founding of the Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts. I am so excited for the continued growth of the Makerspace and honored to help foster a place of collaboration, diversity, and creative legacy for the city."

Check out Marissa's business, Augment Creative, @augmentcreative.co

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Up next, let's meet Jake Martin!

"Hi everyone! My name is Jake. I am an electronics specialist with the Colorado Department of Transportation. I love tinkering and making all sorts of things. I was so ecstatic to find a whole group of people who have as much passion for making as I do when I found the Clear Creek Makerspace 18 months ago. I am honored and beyond excited to help create a place for makers to come together and create so many amazing things. I look forward to seeing new makers and their ideas!"

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Each advisory board member brings their own experiences and expertise, and we couldn't be more grateful to have such an amazing community supporting us. Introducing Ross, another member of our CCM Advisory board.

"Hey Guys, I'm Ross! I fell in love with the makerspace idea in 2013 when our company leased space to a new concept in Longmont called TinkerMill. They struck a nerve in the community and blossomed into one of the largest makerspace organizations in the country, spawning dozens of successful startups over the last decade. As an avid tinkerer, builder, and Northwest Metro Denver native, I look forward to helping build and grow the programming and events at Clear Creek Makerspace."

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Next up on the advisory board is Amanda! 

"Hey friends, I'm Amanda. I'm the communications manager for the City of Wheat Ridge and a member of the Clear Creek Makerspace Board. I am a long-time supporter of makerspaces and helped develop a makerspace at my local library, as part of my first communications job out of college! I hope to use this knowledge to help advocate for and grow our own makerspace. " 

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Let's meet another member of our CCM Advisory board, Clint Carlson! 

"Clint Carlson moved to Wheat Ridge just over a year ago and immediately got involved with his local community. With an international education background that includes building Makerspaces in many schools across multiple continents, he's thrilled to be putting those best practices and lessons learned to work for the Clear Creek Makerspace. He looks forward to this advisory role as well as running various Makerspace workshops around Virtual Reality, 3D modeling, Game Design, Multimedia, Video Editing, Computer Building, and more around digital creative spaces and where they overlap.
Clint is also the Director of Digital Education Innovations at the University of Colorado and focuses on creative capacity building found where education, technology, and public health intersect to build stronger communities."

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Happy Monday, Makers! Let's start the week on a positive note and continue introducing the outstanding advisory board members who are propelling forward with the Makerspace. Stay tuned for announcements coming soon. 

Today CCM wants to introduce Soroosh! 

"Hi, I’m Soroosh, an entrepreneur, creator, and maker based in Denver, CO.
Working with mixed mediums, lighting, electronics, and software, I create pieces that tell stories of science." 

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Let's continue to meet our CCM Advisory Board! Introducing Brea: 

"My name is Brea, and I'm a communications consultant and creative entrepreneur! I live in Wheat Ridge, and was thrilled to discover the beginnings of the Clear Creek Makerspace last year, and used several tools to support my stationery design business and clients. These experiences, paired with my background in communications and placemaking, have me so excited for the continued growth of the Makerspace, and I'm honored to play a part in it!"

Check out Brea's business at @TheLetteryCo

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We have some exciting news! Pictured here is Paige Piper, the Executive Director of Localwokrs, speaking to city council about our plans for Clear Creek Makerspace. Want to know why? 

*drum roll please*

We have an official lease agreement with the City of Wheat Ridge!! CCM will be located at 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We are ecstatic to be taking a HUGE stride forward in all things Makerspace. Please note: this does not mean that this building is open quite yet. We will keep you updated as we move forward with renovations of the building and when we are able to be a fully-functioning Makerspace!

This work would not have been possible without the incredible collaboration and support from the City of Wheat Ridge. There have been so many people along the way that have made this work possible. We want to mention a few who have advocated for this incredible program.  A huge thank you to City Manager, Patrick Goff, Director of Public Works, Maria D'Andrea, Facilities Manager,  Daniel Beiers, Director of Parks and Recreation, Karen O'Donnell and Wheat Ridge City Council.

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Happy March, Makers! We have a lot of exciting things coming that we can't wait to share with you. In the meantime, let's meet our Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM) Advisory Board! Starting with Jake: 

"Hi, I'm Jake. I'm the Program and Development Officer at Localworks, primarily focusing on The Clear Creek Makerspace.
My first makerspace experience was in college, working at a business incubator/makerspace as I earned my Mechanical Engineering degree. I'm excited to leverage a technical background to build something I feel so passionately about for the community!"

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The Clear Creek Makerspace has a brand new Facebook Page! We will be making announcements on both channels very soon! 

In the future, Facebook will be an excellent tool for sharing photos of work, ideas from other makers and a place for conversation. What are you hoping to see from the Clear Creek Makerspace page? Let us know in the comments below.
Happy New Year! We are thrilled to be announcing the #NewYearNewUs TOMORROW! Today we will give you one small hint…anyone recognize this bridge? This bridge is a staple in the Wheat Ridge community, and so is our #makerspace. 
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In 2 days, we will have a BIG announcement from our makerspace community, but for now, let’s acknowledge the amazing people helping make this happen. We have elected a Makerspace Advisory Board! Please help us congratulate and warmly welcome Jacob Martin, Marissa Miller, Soroosh Hedayati, Zach Wilcock, Brea Gilchrist, Clint Carlson and Amanda Harrison. 
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Only 3 days left until our announcement. For now, let’s recap some of the amazing things the makerspace has done this past year. The return of Ridgefest also brought back the Maker Faire, a multidisciplinary celebration of artists, crafters, engineers and hobbyists.

From homemade hot sauce to electronic steampunk tricycles, we got to see the fantastic range of skills that define a growing culture of makers in the area. Creativity is teeming in Wheat Ridge, and the makers at Ridgefest exemplified a passion that reinforces a growing movement that both bolsters and enriches our local community. 
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This #makerspace has a BIG announcement coming soon! While this page has been dormant, we’ve been working behind the scenes to prepare a new and improved makerspace program right here in Wheat Ridge. If you aren’t following us, now is the time to stay up to date on the things coming in the near future!
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Hey everyone! Long time no talk…we have something to tell you next week. We hope you are as excited as we are for the things progressing in the new year. Stay tuned; there’s more to come! 
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Ridgefest and our interactive city build is a hit! Loving all the mini makers in the community coming by to say hi 👋 We are here until 8!
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LOCAL MAKER FEATURE!

Introducing Joshua Margolis @outofstepclay, another local maker who will be at the Wheat Ridge Maker Faire!

Out of Step Clay is a teaching, retail, and gallery space that looks to advance the ceramic arts through creativity, community, kindness, and compassion.

Joshua's studio is focused on supporting the community in a positive way whether through engaging exhibitions, unique handmade items for purchase in the shop, or a fun class where you can learn to create your own masterpiece.

Learn more at outofstepclay.com (or visit them at their new studio space on 38th!) and check them out at RidgeFest on June 18 from 2 - 8pm at The Green on 38th. 
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LOCAL MAKER FEATURE!

Meet Jake Martin, one of our local makers who will be at the inaugural Wheat Ridge Maker Faire!

Jake will be joined by his sister-in-law and grandfather in a booth that will showcase their love of casting with resin, leatherworks, woodworking and more. Their display will feature resin dice that, when rolled over an induction coil, light up with LED lights and are designed to be used with the popular tabletop role-playing game “Dungeons and Dragons”. The unique hand-cast dice can be stored in leather bags, which Jake also hand-creates.

Jake is excited for Maker Faire to celebrate his love of making things for, and with, others!

Be sure to tell Jake hi when you see him on Saturday, June 18 from 2 - 8pm at The Green on 38th. 
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Gavin and his mom had a great time learning about DIY hydroponics at our space! If you are interested in joining other volunteers to get the space started up check out the meetup page on our linktree!

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CALLING ALL MAKERS!

We are throwing a Maker Faire in Wheat Ridge! If you are interested in exhibiting, selling, sponsoring, or attending check out the link in our bio. See you there!

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