Resources
Community Resources
Connect with resources, discover local makerspaces, and explore helpful tutorials. This page offers valuable tools to help you get involved in the 3D printing community and expand your knowledge and skills.
3D Printing Groups
3D Printing in LA Group based in Pasadena, CA:
• www.meetup.com
Community Makerspaces
Fab Lab at Altadena Library
• Free
• 600 E Mariposa St, Altadena, CA 91001
• Fab Lab Altadena is a community makerspace that offers access to a variety of tools, including 3D printers.
• www.altadenalibrary.org
Octavia Lab at Los Angeles Central Library
• Free
• 6630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
• A makerspace offering 3D printing services, digital media stations, and other creative tools. Membership is free and provides access to various equipment, including 3D printers.
• www.lapl.org
Baldwin Hills Branch Library Makerspace
• Free
• Offers regular maker programs such as 3D design and printing, zine creation, and sewing workshops. Open to teens and adults.
• losangeles.makerfaire.com
Howmet Material Science and Engineering Lab
• The lab will explore materials science with a focus on career skills in aerospace, robotics, engineering and more. In addition, the Lab creates new opportunities for teaching STEM subjects, manufacturing methods, trade skills and more through year-round daytime and afterschool programs.
• www.thesolafoundation.org
CrashSpace
• Paid membership
• 1158 Howard St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
• A community-run hackerspace providing access to various tools, including 3D printers and woodworking equipment. Open to the public with membership.
• blog.crashspace.org
Makers Making Change
Makers Making Change is an initiative that connects makers, engineers, and designers to create open-source, assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities. The goal is to develop low-cost, customizable solutions that improve accessibility and independence.
About 3D Printing + Video Tutorials
• What Is 3D Printing and How Does It Work?
• 3D Printed Adaptive Equipment | How to Get Started and What to Know!
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