About us
The Clear Creek Makerspace is one of Colorado’s largest makerspaces and among Metro Denver’s go-to destinations for hands-on DIY and creative expression. Located in the heart of Wheat Ridge, just 15 minutes from downtown Denver, we offer 7,500 square feet of space designed to help you make (almost) anything you can imagine!
What’s a makerspace? Just think of us as a gym for your creative muscles. We provide affordable access to high-tech tools that you might not have at home. Got a hankering to laser-etch your face onto toast? We’ve got you covered. Want to 3D print a realistic replica of your cat? Meow you’re talking. Itching to weld together a life-size metal T-Rex for your front yard? We’ll help you ignite that Jurassic spark.
So whether you’re exploring a new hobby, developing a prototype, scaling up a small business, or just want to attend a class to learn something new, there's a spot for you here. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create with us!
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Introduction to Woodshop
Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, USLearn how to safely use essential wood shop equipment!
👉 Sign up for Introduction to Woodshop
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This 3-hour workshop teaches how to use the large stationary woodworking machines in Clear Creek Makerspace. $30 per participant ($25 for CCM members using their discount code).
Partcipants will be introduced to each machine, provided operational overview, safety considerations, and have hands-on experience.
At the end of this course you will receive an email to the CCM Woodshop Quiz. Passing this short quiz is part of the requirement for members to gain personal woodshop access.
No prior experience needed for this course, all supplies and materials are provided.
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This is a combined course that covers the topics in Benchtop Basics and Processing Raw Lumber. You will learn the fundamentals of how to mill raw lumber and safely use the stationary woodworking equipment through hands-on experience.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop covers essential techniques and tools for successful woodworking projects!
As part of the course, you'll learn:- Miter saw for rough cross cuts
- Jointing a face and edge
- Planing for square and thickness
- Ripping and cross cuts on a table saw
- Band saw for rough shaping
- How to safely use a router table for edge detailing
- How to safely use a drill press
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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.
To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.
If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!
1 attendee
DIY Workshop: Learn to 3D Model and 3D Print Keychains
Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, USLearn how to turn an SVG into a simple keychain using Blender by cleaning up shapes, adding depth, and preparing it to print.
👉 Sign up for DIY Workshop: Learn to 3D Model and 3D Print Keychains
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Turn your existing SVG artwork into a functional, printable keychain using Blender.
This beginner-friendly workshop focuses on working with flat vector designs, not full 3D modeling. Participants will import an SVG into Blender, clean up small artifacts, add depth, create a backing shape, and add a ring or hole for keychain attachment.
The workflow taught in this class is ideal for makerspaces and fabrication labs and can be reused for signs, tags, badges, and other simple 3D projects.
3D modeling has evolved from a niche skill to an essential tool across numerous fields. Today, it's not just limited to video games, movies, or architecture—it has found its place in industries as diverse as fashion design, healthcare, and even space exploration. Whether you're designing complex parts for machines, developing prototypes for new products, or creating virtual worlds for digital experiences, 3D modeling is the backbone of innovation. With software like Blender, anyone with a creative spark can dive into this world, creating everything from realistic character models to abstract sculptures that can be brought to life through 3D printing.
As 3D modeling continues to grow, it’s important to make it accessible to more people, regardless of their technical background. Programs like Blender are not only powerful but also open-source and free to use, making them an excellent starting point for beginners. By mastering the basics of 3D modeling, you can bring your ideas to life in the digital realm—whether you're crafting a custom design for 3D printing or building assets for virtual environments. With the right skills, the possibilities are endless, and the tools are at your fingertips. Whether for personal projects or professional work, 3D modeling opens doors to creative and practical applications that are shaping the future.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
As part of the From Svg to Keychain Course you will learn the following:
- How to import SVG files into Blender
- Cleaning up small particles and unwanted shapes
- Adding depth to flat designs
- Creating a background or base
- Adding a ring or hole for keychain attachment
- Exporting a print-ready file for fabrication
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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.
To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.
If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!
👉 Sign up for DIY Workshop: Learn to 3D Model and 3D Print Keychains
1 attendee
Watercolor for Beginners
Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, USHave a dream to make a painting and need help getting started- or finished? This class offers that support! Come join us!
👉 Sign up for Watercolor for Beginners
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Students should bring:
- Their own supplies, reference materials and painting surfaces for the project they want to work on.
What It's About:
Sometimes as artists we just need the support and time set aside to get down to making our art. This class is guided by an experienced painting instructor who can provide helpful feedback, discuss techniques and process, and provide general support to individuals and their artistic visions. Come be part of this supportive community of creators! Beginning experience with acrylic paint is suggested as this is a self-directed class, but all levels of skill are welcome!
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Meet Jenna!
Jenna, a lover of process, learning, and all things creative has spent most of her career primarily as a painter in oil and acrylic. Having taught art for over 18 years to all ages and skill levels, she gets joy from helping others connect with their authentic artistic self, while building the necessary skills to make their visions happen. She believes strongly in the value and health benefits of making creative, expressive time for yourself.
Jenna has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has studied abroad in Florence, Italy. She can also be found teaching at the Arvada Center and the Art Students League of Denver. Her work can be seen at almondwilliamsart.com.━━━━━━━━━━━PLEASE NOTE!━━━━━━━━━━━━━
We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.
To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.
If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!
1 attendee
Clear Creek Makerspace Safety Orientation
Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, USReady to use equipment on your own at CCM? In SAF101, we'll cover the key safety rules that unlock your 24/7 access to the makerspace!
👉 Sign up for Clear Creek Makerspace Safety Orientation
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It's important to us that you enter and leave the makerspace with the same number of fingers and toes that you entered with. That's why every CCM member, no matter their prior experience, needs to attend SAF101: Basic Safety in the Clear Creek Makerspace before using any equipment on their own.
This mandatory course lays the foundation for a safe and successful experience, guiding you through our comprehensive safety protocols, policies, and the exciting array of equipment available to unleash your potential.
Over the 60-minute workshop, you'll learn key facts like:- not everything's a hammer
- where it's acceptable to crunch on those crumbly granola bars, and
- how to avoid violating the Geneva Convention
After SAF101, you'll receive an automated email inviting you to join the CreateEd program, our one-stop-shop for tracking your training progress and reserving equipment. No join code needed -- just follow the instructions in the follow-up email after completing SAF101.
You'll use the CreateEd program to track your progress, take quizzes to add courses and equipment access to your portfolio, and reserve approved machines 24/7, 365 days a year. Looking for a Safety Orientation on Monday or Tuesday? Sign up for a class with Tyler!━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
You'll need to attend SAF101 before you can use any equipment at CCM. By the end of the course, you should have a firm handle on:
Makerspaces 101- What makerspaces, makers, and maker culture are
- The mission of Clear Creek Makerspace, and some of our most important policies
- How the CreateEd program works
What you can (and can't) do in a makerspace, including:
- General workshop rules & policies
- Food, drink, and material policies
- Makerspace equipment policies
Makerspace-specific safety rules and emergency procedures, including:
- Marked zones within CCM,
- PPE requirements in those zones, and
- How to interpret safety cards and find important info
- Additional safety rules & regulations
- Emergency procedures
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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.
To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.
If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!
1 attendee
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