The Easton Engravings Makerspace Vision
Easton Engravings is expanding beyond a traditional creative studio into a community-focused makerspace designed to provide access, education, and opportunity through hands-on creation.
The goal is to create a shared space where individuals, small businesses, and aspiring makers can learn practical skills, access modern fabrication tools, and turn ideas into tangible outcomes.
The Problem We’re Addressing
Many individuals and small businesses lack affordable access to creative technology, technical training, and safe environments to learn by doing. High equipment costs, limited educational pathways, and lack of shared workspaces often prevent people from developing skills or launching ideas.
Without access to tools and instruction, creativity and entrepreneurship stall before they can begin.
Our Solution
The Easton Engravings Makerspace is designed to remove those barriers by offering shared access to equipment, structured education, and practical support in a welcoming, community-centered environment.
This is not a drop-in hobby space — it is a skill-building, opportunity-driven workspace focused on real outcomes.
What the Makerspace Will Offer
- Laser engraving and fabrication training
- UV printing and product decoration
- 3D printing and prototyping
- Digital literacy and PC fundamentals
- Small business support and product development
- Hands-on workshops and guided instruction
Who This Space Is For
The makerspace is designed to serve a broad and diverse audience, including:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Creatives and makers seeking hands-on experience
- Career changers and skill builders
- Youth and adults interested in technical education
- Community members seeking practical, transferable skills
Space & Equipment Needs
Easton Engravings already operates with a growing inventory of professional and prosumer creative equipment, demonstrating both readiness and operational capability.
Existing Equipment Includes:
- Monport 20″ × 28″ 90-watt CO₂ laser system
- LaserPecker 4 portable laser engraver
- Spider Tyvok 40-watt laser system
- CNC machine for carving and fabrication
- Cricut cutting system
- Sublimation printer for product customization
- Candle-making equipment for small-batch production and workshops.
These tools support hands-on education, small-batch production, and practical skill development across multiple creative disciplines
Space Requirements
To safely operate equipment, host workshops, and provide structured instruction, Easton Engravings is actively pursuing a flex-space location of approximately 1,200 square feet or more.
The space will support:
- Dedicated equipment zones
- Workshop and instruction areas
- Small business prototyping
- Safe ventilation and workflow separation
Securing a dedicated space will allow Easton Engravings to fully activate its makerspace model, expand educational offerings, and serve the community at scale.
Education First, Not Charity
Our Approach: Skills Over Charity
The Easton Engravings Makerspace is built on the belief that long-term empowerment comes from education and access — not handouts.
By teaching practical skills and providing tools, the makerspace helps individuals create income opportunities, build confidence, and participate meaningfully in the creative economy.
Long-Term Community Impact
This makerspace represents a long-term investment in people, creativity, and local economic growth.
By combining craftsmanship, technology, and education, Easton Engravings aims to create a sustainable model that supports skill development, entrepreneurship, and community resilience.
Get Involved
Easton Engravings welcomes collaboration, partnerships, and support from individuals and organizations aligned with this vision.
Whether through funding, space opportunities, partnerships, or program support, this makerspace is being built through shared purpose and community connection.