Hours

Making Center Hours

All Making Center hours are contingent on University Building Hours.

Please consult individual Lab/Shop/Studio pages for additional information and specific details regarding Open Task Time.


Summer 2026 Holidays / School closures
Memorial DayMaking Center Closed Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25, 2026
JuneteenthMaking Center Closed Friday, June 19, 2026
Independence Day weekendMaking Center Closed Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026



*All facilities hours contingent on building hours. See individual shop/lab pages for specifics on available open task time versus times when classes or other reservations are scheduled.
Summer 2026 Hours
Lab/Shop Name Weekday Hours Weekend Hours
3D Print LabTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
Alternative Processes DarkroomMon & Weds: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Book Arts StudioTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
D12 Prototyping ShopTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
DarkroomMon & Weds: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Design LabTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
Digital Photo LabsMon & Weds: 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Sat-Sun: 10:30a-8p
Digital C Photo PrinterBy Appointment OnlyBy Appointment Only
E4 Metal ShopTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
E4 Tool CheckoutTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
E4 Material StoreTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
E4 Wood ShopTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
E4 Open Work SpaceTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
Equipment Resource Center (ERC)Mon & Weds - 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tues, Thurs, & Fri - 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Sat-Sun - 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m
L2 Making Center Tool CheckoutTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
L2/N2 Open Work SpaceOpen during building hoursOpen during building hours
L3 CNC Machine ShopTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
L4 Blackbox Animation StudioMon & Weds: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
L9 Textiles Studio & Dye LabTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
Laser LabTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
Light + Energy LabTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
Machine Knitting StudioOpen during building hours to students in knitting coursesOpen during building hours to students in knitting courses
Motion Capture StudioMon & Weds: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
N2 General ShopTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
N5 Open Print LabMon & Weds: 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Sat-Sun: 10:30a-8p
Photo Shooting StudiosMon & Weds: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Printmaking StudioTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed
Specialty Sewing LabTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p Closed
Wet Shops: Ceramics & CastingTues, Weds, Thurs - 11a - 5p closed