Fab Lab and Extended Education at Lake Michigan College

04/06/2026

Looking for something fun and creative to do tomorrow night?

We still have a couple of spots left in our Wooden Pen Workshop! Whether you're a curious beginner, a crafty kid, or an adult looking to try something new, this hands-on experience is perfect for all skill levels.

Come create your very own custom wooden pen—something you can actually use (or gift!) and be proud of. Spots are limited and filling fast—grab yours before they’re gone!

Create your very own wood pen from a small block of wood. Learn the basics of the lathes and how to operate them safely.

03/26/2026

Don’t forget! Our next Wooden Pen Workshop is happening this Tuesday!

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking to try something new, this hands-on workshop is the perfect way to create something unique (and actually useful!). Plus, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of crafting your own custom pen from scratch.

Spots fill up fast, so be sure to reserve yours soon—we’d love to see you there!

Create your very own wood pen from a small block of wood. Learn the basics of the lathes and how to operate them safely.

03/19/2026

FREE FOR ALL!
Feeling like your money is running the show? It’s time to flip the script.

Join Noah Tanner of Big Fella Fitness for a practical, no-nonsense workshop designed to help you take control of your finances—without confusing spreadsheets, financial jargon, or guilt.

In this interactive session, you’ll learn:
✔️ Simple, sustainable budgeting
✔️ Investing basics (without the intimidation)
✔️ How to prioritize saving, spending, and debt
✔️ The most common money traps—and how to avoid them

This session gives you the tools to take charge—without spreadsheets, jargon, or guilt.

03/19/2026

There's still one lonely sewing studio summer camp still available! Who wants it??

Four days of exploration in the Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College.

03/17/2026

Enjoy the art of singing, and support music education, with other choral music enthusiasts in the LMC summer choir! This group will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM beginning on June 16. The summer choir experience ends with a public concert performance on August 13 at 7:00 PM in the Lake Michigan College Hanson Theatre. All ages, teen to adult, are welcome.

Calling all singers! This program helps a choral education major gain stronger skills by working with a regular choir for 2-3 months.

03/07/2026

Whether just beginning or playing for years, build and enhance skills and performance confidence. Work on solos, duets, and small ensemble pieces under the instruction of LMC piano faculty member Alexandra Lee. The week culminates with a recital performance at 11 a.m. on July 16 in the Hanson Theatre.

Open to students entering grades 7-12 in Fall of 2026.

Camp will meet Monday through Thursday, July 13-16, from 9 AM to 12 PM each day, in room F125 of the LMC Mendel Center on the Benton Harbor campus.

Join us for this exciting week of enhancing your piano performance skills!

03/06/2026

We will be closed all next week for Spring Break!! Have a great Spring Break everyone and we'll see you on Monday, March 16th for our next Maker Day!

03/06/2026

We currently have 6 more spots set up on our second Airbrush Painting Summer Camp. Again, we don't expect these to be available for very long, so if you're interested, I wouldn't hesitate.

A week long camp (4 days, Monday through Thursday)

03/06/2026

We just opened up three more spots on our second Sewing Studio Summer Camp.
Don't miss this opportunity, I don't think they'll be offered for that long today.

Four days of exploration in the Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College.

03/05/2026

VPA Recordings Art Summer Camp!!

Learn what it's like to be in a recording studio! Explore setting up and placing microphones, recording and editing in Pro Tools and MIDI, integrating music and video, and applying basic mixing and mastering techniques.

Open to students entering grades 7-12 in Fall of 2026.

Camp will meet Monday through Wednesday, July 6-8, from 9 AM to 12 PM each day, in room F152 of the LMC Mendel Center on the Benton Harbor campus.

Join us for this exciting week of learning about music production technology!

02/25/2026

💎✨ There’s Still Time to Create Your Own Opal Ring! ✨💎

Looking for something fun, creative, and a little bit magical? 🌈

There’s still time to stop by the Fab Lab and design your very own opal ring! Learn new skills, work with your hands, and walk away with a stunning piece you made yourself.

Whether you’re coming for the experience, the creativity, or just a fun day out — the Fab Lab is the place to be!

🎨 Create.
🔨 Learn.
💍 Sparkle.

Come have fun and make something unforgettable at the Fab Lab! ✨
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