The Switchyard

A Makerspace for Creative Minds and Hands.
Coming Soon to Cumberland, Maryland.

For now, please follow us on Instagram.

What we hope to offer (eventually):

A Reimagining of the Workshop, Laboratory & Studio

  1. Core Creation Workspaces
    1. Electronics Lab
      1. Prototyping Bench
      2. PCB Manufacturing
        1. CNC PCB Mill
        2. Pick-and-Place (PNP)
        3. Reflow Oven and UV Cure Light
    2. Digital Fabrication
      1. 3D Printers: FDM, resin, large format
      2. Laser Cutters: CO2, Fiber, Diode, UV
      3. Vacuum Forming Machine
      4. 3D Scanner
      5. UV Printer
    3. Woodworking Shop
      1. Handtools
      2. CNC Tools
    4. Metalworking Shop
      1. Handtools
      2. CNC Tools
    5. Paint Booth
    6. Fine Crafts Shop:
      1. Jewelry and Small Metalcraft Station
        1. Soldering, polishing, casting, stone setting
      2. Glasswork Station
      3. Paper Arts Station
        1. Printmaking (linocut, screen print, etching)
        2. Cricut Machines
        3. Vinyl Cutters
    7. Artisanal Goods
      1. Candle Making Station
      2. Soap Making Bench
      3. Small Batch Chemical Crafts
    8. Textiles Shop
      1. Sewing and Tailoring Station
      2. Quilting Corner
      3. Knitting and Crochet Station
      4. Weaving Station (table or floor looms)
      5. Foam Cutting Station
    9. Leatherworking Shop
    10. Clay and Ceramics Studio (wheel, hand-building, kiln)
    11. Fine Painting Studio
    12. Media Production Studio
      1. Photography and Videography Studio
      2. Photo and Video Editing
      3. Virtual Production / Motion Capture

  2. Research, Design, and Knowledge
    1. Design Studio
      1. Drafting, CAD, and large-format printing
      2. Software Development
    2. Library (Studiolo)
      1. Reference books, material samples.
    3. Project Pin-Up and Critique Walls
    4. Classrooms (hands-on, lecture style)

  3. Community Spaces
    1. Auditorium
    2. Gallery (exhibitions of members’ work)
    3. Residency Studio (guest artists/experts)
    4. Retail Shop (sells kits, parts, art, merch)
    5. Chill Space

  4. Support and Amenities
    1. Kitchen and Dining Area
    2. Storage Rooms (raw stock, WIP, finished goods)
    3. Tool Maintenance Room
    4. Material Recycling and Safe Disposal
    5. Loading Dock and Delivery Zone
    6. Restrooms
    7. Administrative Spaces
    8. Server Room