Sirko Makerspace

Welcome to the Sirko Makerspace, where makers, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs can create just about anything you can imagine. Cut, engrave, and score more than 300 types of materials on our Cricut Maker 3 or Glowforge Pro Laser Printer. Iron on your own custom designs with the Cricut Easy Press 2. Try your hand at 3D design with our Matter and Form 3D scanner and two-color Dremel 3D printer. The opportunities are endless, so let’s get to work!

The Sirko Makerspace is accessible to any current Valparaiso University students and faculty. All students and faculty must go through training before being given access to the makerspace. Once you have been trained, you will have access to all of the amazing equipment in the makerspace, no lab fees required. Just make sure you reserve equipment prior to use and bring your own materials.

Still feeling unsure? There will always be a monitor in the makerspace during open hours for you to consult with or feel free to email makerspace@valpo.edu prior to your visit with any questions you may have. When arriving at the Sirko Makerspace, the monitor will allow you in and make sure you have reserved the equipment you wish to use. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis, but we ask that you please respect the limited time that the makerspace is open and allow other people the opportunity to sign up by limiting your reservation time to 2 hours per day. Schedule your training or reserve equipment below.

Please read the FAQs below to answer any questions you may have. If you have any further questions or would prefer to schedule an appointment to learn more about the makerspace, please email us at makerspace@valpo.edu

HOURS OF OPERATION

Spring 2024 Hours

Monday – 9AM – 3:30PM
Tuesday – Closed 
Wednesday –  9AM – 3:30PM 
Thursday – 11:30 AM – 1:30PM; 3:30PM – 6:30PM 
Friday – 12:30 PM – 2:30PM


Show up during open hours or email makerspace@valpo.edu to make an appointment.

*These hours are subject to change based on faculty/student aide availability. Please check the website before showing up to the maker space.

LOCATION

Valparaiso University
Center of the Arts 1417
1709 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE & INSTRUCTIONS

Circut Maker 3
Cricut Easy Press 2

Cricut Mug Press
Dremel DigiLab 3D Printer
Matter and Form 3D Scanner
Glowforge Pro Laser Printer

Neil Button Makers – 1″ and 3″

TRAINING & EQUIPMENT
RESERVATION

Show up during open hours or email makerspace@valpo.edu to make an appointment.

FAQS

Q: Who can use the Sirko Makerspace?

A: The Sirko Makerspace is open to all students, faculty, and staff. 

Q: What materials do I need for my project and where do I get them?

A: Every project is unique and not all materials are compatible with our machines. It is highly encouraged that you email makerspace@valpo.edu about your project before purchasing materials, so we can help guide you in the right direction. Once you have consulted with us, you can decide to purchase materials yourself, or we have a ton of materials you can purchase directly from the Makerspace.