The Weissman Foundry
The Weissman Foundry is a hands-on prototyping space where ideas come to life. Designed for experimentation and early-stage innovation, our studios support a wide range of materials and making techniques—whether you’re laser cutting a rough concept, 3D printing a product iteration, or sketching ideas in foam and cardboard. Every corner of the Foundry is built to encourage function over form: rapid testing, physical problem-solving, and visible learning. This is not a craft studio—it’s a launchpad for ideas, open to all students who want to build something real.
Our Collaborative Spaces
Collaboration is at the heart of the Foundry. Our shared spaces are designed to bring people together—whether you're brainstorming, teaching, meeting over a meal, or building side by side. From the open energy of the Workroom to the welcoming Ideation Lounge, the Social Kitchen, and the flexible Teaching Studio, these areas support connection, creativity, and community. They’re where ideas are sparked, refined, and shared — often before a single tool is picked up.
The Workroom
The Workroom
The Workroom is the heart of hands-on collaboration—an open table space surrounded by tools, materials, and active projects. It’s where ideas get messy and momentum builds. Reserve part of this space here for use during our normal hours of operation.
Materials
Low Fidelity Prototyping Materials
Equipment
Mayku Vacuum Former
Hot Wire Foam Cutter
Low-Fidelity Prototyping Tools
The Ideation Lounge
The Ideation Lounge
The Ideation Lounge welcomes you into the space. Located near the entrance and adjacent to the kitchen and studio, it’s a comfortable zone for gathering, chatting, and getting your bearings—whether you're here for a meeting, a brainstorm, or just to see what’s happening.
Equipment
Our “Maker’s Library”
The Teaching Studio
The Teaching Studio
The Teaching Studio is our flexible classroom space—ideal for trainings, presentations, and team-based project work. It is the primary class space, and is used throughout most days. While not in use, it can be reserved here.
Materials
General Classroom Supplies
Equipment
Teaching Podium
Pull-down Photography Backdrops
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
The Kitchen supports edible prototyping, sustainable packaging concepts, and early-stage food ventures. With equipment for cooking, testing, and refining recipes or presentation, this space helps students move from food idea to physical outcome. Whether you're prototyping for taste, experience, or production process, this is where culinary meets entrepreneurship. Reserve this space here for use during our normal hours of operation.
Equipment
Gas Stovetop Range
Microwave
Convection Oven
Hand Mixer
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Immersion Blender
Electric Hot Plates
Ice Cream Machine
Waffle Maker
Commercial Coffee Machines
Air Fryer
Electric Ooni Pizza Oven
Materials
Most materials are not provided in the Kitchen due to health concerns, but some may be left from previous users, this generally includes:
Baking Ingredients (Limited)
Cooking Ingredients (Limited)
Spices (Limited)
Cooking Oils (Limited)
Fabrication Studios
The Foundry’s fabrication studios are where ideas take physical form. Each studio is purpose-built to support hands-on experimentation—from precision cutting and digital design to woodworking, electronics, textiles, and food ventures. We stock core materials to help you get started quickly, but if your project requires something we don’t offer, you're welcome to bring your own—just check in with us first. Whether you’re building your first prototype or refining a functional product, these spaces are equipped to help you move from concept to creation—quickly, safely, and with support at every step.
3D Printing & Electronics Studio
3D Printing & Electronics Studio
The 3D Printing & Electronics Studio is your launchpad for form and function. It’s where you can print mechanical enclosures, snap-fit prototypes, or aesthetic models—and combine them with working circuits and sensors. This space supports students exploring how their ideas look, move, and interact with the world. From CAD to code, it’s built for iteration.
Materials
PLA Filament (FDM Printers)
Draft Resin (SLA Printers)
Various Sensors (Arduino/RaspPI)
Various Components (Arduino/RaspPi)
Arduino & Raspberry PI Boards
Spray Paint
Equipment
Formlabs Stereolithography 3D Printers
Bambulabs X1C FDM 3D Printers
Fume Hood
Soldering Station
3D CAD Design Station
The Woodshop
The Woodshop
The Woodshop is our most tool-intensive studio—ideal for building large-scale, structural, or refined prototypes. Whether you’re making furniture, testing product enclosures, or learning basic fabrication, the shop provides hands-on experience with materials that matter. This space is about testing ideas in wood, foam, and physical structure, not crafting the next family heirloom.
General Equipment
Miter Saw
Band Saws
Drill Press
Belt/Disk Sander
Hand Drills and Drivers
SawStop Tablesaw
Materials
Dimensional Lumber (Limited Stock)
Plywood (Limited Stock)
Various Bolts, Nuts Screws, and Other Hardware
Specialty Tools
X-Carve Pro CNC (24”x48”)
Shaper Origin CNC
Reciprocating Saw
Circular Saw
Jig Saw
Oscillating Multi-Tool
Orbital Sander
Dremel Rotary Tool
Heat Gun
Pneumatic Nail Gun & Stapler
Laser & Digital Design Studio
Laser & Digital Design Studio
This is where precision meets speed. The Laser & Digital Design Studio is home to our laser cutters, vinyl cutter, and digital fabrication tools—perfect for bringing flat designs to life fast. Whether you're etching packaging prototypes, cutting parts for a model, or experimenting with signage and branding, this studio supports rapid iteration and clean, accurate results. Ideal for those working in 2D-to-3D transitions or testing layout and function at scale.
Materials
1/8" & 1/4" MDF
1/8" & 1/4" Plywood
Quickboard (Colored)
Cardboard (1-ply & 2-ply)
Chipboard
1/8" & 1/4" Acrylic (Colored)
Exterior Grade Vinyl (Various Colors)
Equipment
Epilog Fusion Pro 80W Laser Cutter (36”x48”)
Epilog Zing 50W Laser Cutter (12”x24”)
Graphtech Vinyl Cutter (24”)
Fashion & Textiles
Studio
Fashion & Textiles Studio
The Fashion Studio blends fabric and function. Whether you're sewing wearable tech, creating soft prototypes, or developing retail concepts, this space supports textile experimentation at every stage. With industrial machines, cutting tools, and space to drape, pin, and piece together ideas, it’s a studio for more than fashion—it's for wearable solutions.
Materials
Felt
Muslin
Broadcloth
Canvas
Donated Scrap Fabrics
Buttons
Zippers
Iron-On Vinyl (Various Colors)
Equipment
Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
Sailrite Industrial Sewing Machine
Edge Serger
Digital Embroidery Machine
Cricut Cutter
Hand Sewing Tools