A DIY Workshop - Whatever you want to build, you can do it here

Classes open to the public

 

Welcome to the White Bear Makerspace, a shared woodworking shop for the community - it's the first of its kind in the White Bear Lake area. It works like a gym membership, but instead of building muscles, we have the tools and space for you to build your own projects.  It's a workout for your mind, your imagination, and your creativity.  Or just think of it as your own deluxe workshop away from home.  We have 10,000 square feet of space just 3 minutes north of White Bear Lake - 5966 Hwy 61 N.



Here's what's inside:

  • Huge woodworking shop: everything from professional power tools to small hand tools
  • 3D printer - Afinia H800
  • Laser cutter - GlowForge Plus, 45W
  • CNC machine - ShopSabre 23
  • Lots of space for project/tool storage, even rent your own studio workspace!
  • Kitchen and lounge
  • Separate sanding and finishing rooms (for air quality)
  • Climate controlled, with professional dust collection and ventilation
  • Clean/quiet space for other projects
  • Craft space - Cricuts, heat presses, scrapbooking
  • Classroom space: attend a class or teach one!

Contact us to schedule a tour or stop by any time!

Walk-in Hours (or by appointment - email whitebearmakerspace@gmail.com or call 651-245-6400):
Monday          12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday          1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday     12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday        10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday             11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday          9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday          3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Classes are open to the public, no membership needed!



 

 

Shop Description

  • Complete woodworking shop:
    • CNC - ShopSabre 23 (30" x 40" bed)
    • Two SawStop table saws, 3HP, 52" rail
    • Laguna 18BX 3HP band saw (16" re-saw capacity)
    • Supermax 19/38 drum sander
    • Milwaukee cordless tools (nearly two dozen)
    • Makita 12" dual bevel compound sliding miter saw on 14' station
    • Nova Voyager DVR drill press
    • Nova Comet II lathe
    • Milwaukee panel saw
    • DeWalt 13" planer
    • DeWalt scroll saws (2)
    • Kreg pocket hole tools
    • Router table
    • Porter Cable 3.25HP Router (7518)
    • Bosch plunge router
    • Makita trim router
    • LOTS of hand tools
    • and lots more!
  • Sanding room (belt, disk, spindle, hand held sanders, etc.)
  • Finishing room (dust free!), independently ventilated, with exhaust fan
  • Storage space for projects and your own tools
  • Lots of work benches
  • Loading dock - drive in to load/unload indoors!
  • Studio Workspace - your own personal work space (labeled "work platform" below)!
  • Dust collection and climate control throughout
  • Classroom / Conference room
  • "Clean" space:
    • Cricut Maker, Air, Air 2
    • Heat presses (make custom T-shirts!)
    • Vinyl supplies on-site (651  and HTV)
  • Digital Fabrication: 
    • 3D printer - Afinia 800
    • Laser cutter - Glowforge Plus, 45W
  • Kitchen & lounge (take a break!)

Above is a rough draft of our main floor layout.

 

 

Membership Options

Our philosophy is to provide lots of options, so you can tailor your membership to fit your needs.  We don't want you to be paying for anything you don't need.

Membership Types:
  • Shop - Day Pass (5 for $125, they never expire)
  • Shop - Nights (starting at 5:00) & Weekends ($160/month)
  • Shop - Weekdays (until 5:00, $160/month)
  • Shop - all hours ($190/month)
  • Shop - additional family member ($50.00/month)
  • Crafting - Clean space only ($50.00/month)
Members receive 10% off all classes

Space Rental:
  • Shop - Studio Workspace ($3 per square foot per month plus membership)
  • Desk ($150/month plus membership)
  • Vertical board storage ($50/month)
  • Floor storage space (4'x4', $48/month)
  • Storage bin (27 gallon, $20/month)
All memberships are monthly, no long term commitments!  
Our commitment to you:  when you join, your rate is locked in for 1 year.  During that time, if rates go up, your rate stays the same.  If rates go down, your rate goes down too!

Walk-in Hours (or by appointment - email whitebearmakerspace@gmail.com or call 651-245-6400):
Monday          12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday          1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday     12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday        10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday             11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday          9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday          3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hours will expand as we assess member's needs.

To become a member, please contact us at 651.245.6400 or whitebearmakerspace@gmail.com

 

Classes Offered

All classes are open to the public, no membership needed!


Open Woodworking night - Open to the public, walk-ins welcome!  Bring your project/materials, and use our tools to get it done.  Instructors will be on hand to show you how to use the tools.  Come in and experience the possibilities, Beginners welcome!  

If you don't have a project, come join us in making yard dice!!  $5.00 for the materials!

Wednesday nights beginning May 29th - from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, $20.00 per person.  No registration needed - just show up.




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Classes taught by Phil Sundblad:


Cedar Adirondack Chair/Birdhouse

  Farmhouse table and bench


Cedar Adirondack chair, birdhouse or a farmhouse table and benches - do you want to make these??!!  Classes are on June 17th, 19th, 21st and 24th from 4:00 - 7:00.  You pick which nights work for you to build your project.  Cost includes materials.  Painting can be done afterwards (any time) at our shop or at home.

Adirondack Chair - takes 2 nights, cost is $150.00

Birdhouse - takes 2 nights, cost is $60.00

Farmhouse table - takes 2 nights, cost is $230.00

Farmhouse benches - takes 2 nights, cost is $200.00 


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Classes taught by Tom Lendway:

(images below are just samples, you'll design your own!)


Charging station, wall mirror, deck planter and cutting boards . . . . what do they have in common?  They can ALL be made in one night at White Bear Makerspace!!  These projects will be offered the following nights - just register and we'll schedule you for the day that works:

Mondays, July 15, 22 and 29 from  5:00 to 7:00                   Charging station - $60.00

Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30  from  5:00 to 7:00              Wall Mirror - $50.00

Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 5:00 to 9:00        Deck Planter - $125.00

Saturdays, July 13 and 27 from 10:00 to 4:00                          Cutting Boards - $30.00

Sundays, July 14, 21 and 28 from 3:00 to 6:00


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Classes taught by Lynn Seim:

Polymer Clay Charms - Lear the basics of working with Polymer Clay while creating some fun charms for zipper pulls, bracelets or key chains!  Cost is $15.00 and you would pick up to 3 charms. 

Food Charms - July 15th from 10:00 - 12:00

Underwater Creatures - July 16th from 9:00 - 11:00

Sky Charms - July 22nd from 9:00 - 11:00





 

 

About Us

Hi! Our names are Theresa and Tom Lendway.  We've been Vadnais Heights residents for over 22 years. Now that our kids are off to college, we have the time and ambition to tackle this project. We are driven by our desire to help others, have fun, and give back to the community. 

This idea started when we were thinking of downsizing our house, but we did not want to give up the workshop.  When we couldn't find one in our neighborhood, we decided to build one!

Tom is a former Director of Software Engineering with over 30 years' experience building commercial flight "black boxes" and medical devices.  His engineering experience is an excellent fit for an operation like this, since he knows how to solve problems and how to find answers.  But his true passion since childhood is woodworking.   His father was a Pattern Maker, which is now a nearly extinct profession.  He could make ANYTHING out of wood, with a precision that Tom is forever trying to match.  It was from him that Tom learned his skills, and in his spirit that Tom will pass them on.

Theresa's background is in the financial industry, and she has been very active in the schools and local volunteer scene.   This makes her a perfect fit for helping to keep the books balanced and working with our members.   Theresa loves scrapbooking and helping others.   She also helps out with the marketing, planning events and communication with members.

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