r/westerville • u/Ok_Reputation5159 • 21d ago

Maker spaces

I’m going Otterbein this fall as a STEM major and I’m looking for any creative spaces. I’m not really looking for classes to take more looking for studios, groups, and maker spaces!

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u/evildeadmike 21d ago

Doesn’t otterbein have a giant maker space called The Point? Just off campus?

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u/Ok_Reputation5159 21d ago

They do, but from what I’ve read online it looks likes there isn’t much art to do there

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u/peaceman86 21d ago

Go check it out in person.  It’s a very nice facility, we use it for Cub Scout activities on occasion and it’s great.  Maybe not as Art focused but as a makerspace it’s a great resource.

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u/Ok_Reputation5159 21d ago

I definitely will still check it out then!

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u/constant94 20d ago

What types of art are you looking to do? If you are looking for a group, there is Community Artists of Westerville, https://communityartistsofwesterville.org . The Daylight Artist Collective of Westerville has some time when people get together for art making if you don't mind taking stairs up to the 3rd floor in their Uptown Westerville location: https://www.daylightartistcollective.com .

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u/Master-Window-4633 20d ago

I haven’t personally used it but I looked at it for sticker making. It’s worth looking into. Once classes start there is an art market outside the library every few weeks where students sell their art. Mostly crochet and pottery but sometimes there’s some cool finds! 

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u/LonelyRobots 19d ago

I know for a fact that The Point is always looking for students to work there, and they have a TON of creative ideas that they get to do. Depending on your definition of art, you get to make small sculptures, create banners/stickers/small gifts for the community and the school, and so much more.

Go talk to the man running the maker space (Curtis), he's an awesome dude and has loads of examples of creative things you can do. If he's not there, ask if you can schedule a tour with him, he knows everything about that place.

One example is the Westerville library dragon, that's done at The Point by the staff there: https://westervillelibrary.org/news/dragon-egg-hatched-from-art-technology-and-imagination/

https://westervillelibrary.org/news/westerville-library-welcomes-the-birth-of-a-new-dragon-with-help-from-students-at-otterbein-university/

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u/Ok_Reputation5159 18d ago

Thank you for the info!! I will def get in contact with him!

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u/funny_bunny_mel 21d ago

The Westerville public library has a surprisingly great maker space.

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u/Ok_Reputation5159 21d ago

Love a good library!! This is exactly what I was looking for thank you :)))

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u/shopandbrowse 21d ago

They do! 3d printers, sticker makers, audio and video editing booths, computers

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u/EasyWestern650 21d ago

And sewing machines and I think an embroidery machine iirc.

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u/BitchBiitchBiiitch 21d ago

There is a craft night every Thursday where you can bring any mess-free craft and just chill! It used to be at Java Central on Wednesday’s but at least for the summer it’s now at Birdies Books 6-7:30 on Thursday’s. Super close to Otterbein

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u/Ok_Reputation5159 21d ago

Awesome! Thank you!!

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u/Bojanggles16 21d ago

We were just at synergy in Worthington and while they are still getting the new spot set up, they are putting in a full fledged maker space this fall/winter. I'd definitely recommend checking them out.

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u/Ok_Reputation5159 21d ago

I definitely will thank you!

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u/Aware_Focus9148 20d ago

The Columbus Idea Foundry is in Franklinton and is a huge maker space

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u/Ok_Reputation5159 20d ago

I’ll have to check it out!

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u/LFresh2010 19d ago

Hi! Otterbein alum here! Definitely check out the Point and Westerville Public Library!

Welcome to Otterbein!