Medbery Makerspace

The Medbery Makerspace in Hodges Library welcomes all students, faculty and staff in the UTK community to create, draft, dream, and make with us. The tools we provide are largely grouped in 4 categories: Arts & Crafts, Tools, Textiles, and Fabrication. Explore this guide to learn about the tools and resources we provide or stop by the library and check it out - our hours are posted online.

Want to collaborate with your class or group? We welcome opportunities to work with classes and groups. Email us to get started.

Get Certified to Use the 3D Printers!

Show staff that you can do the basics with a machine and you will be certified and approved to use that machine.

• safely load and unload filament
• clean the bed
• download and slice a model
• correctly set temperatures
• start a print

Once certified, show your ID and request a USB drive to get started.

Get Certified to Use the Cricut!

Show staff that you can do the basics with a machine and you will be certified and approved to use that machine.

• use the cricut design tool to create basic shapes and text
• prepare design to cut vinyl sticker
• load vinyl onto carrier
• execute cut
• learn about additional materials that can be used with the Cricut

Once certified, show your ID and request a USB drive to get started.

Get Certified to Use the Sewing Machines!

Show staff that you can do the basics with a machine and you will be certified and approved to use that machine.

• safely threading & unthreading the machine
• loading bobbin
• attaching foot pedal
• stitch selection & tension
• basic stitching operation

Once certified, show your ID to checkout a sewing machine kit to get started.