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Idea Lab

Welcome to the Idea Lab – your place to make and create!

Make your big idea a reality

The Idea Lab is your college makerspace. We run short workshops throughout the school year to teach things like 3D printing, scanning and circuitry from beginner to advanced users.

Idea Lab space and time is bookable and we encourage students (and staff!) to stop by and see what we have to offer.

You bring the creativity and the great ideas. Our staff will help you to turn your idea into a reality.

What is a makerspace?

Makerspace, hackerspace, whatever you choose to call it, is a place for exploration, design, experimentation and building. A place for testing, failing, refining, and learning. 

Makerspaces are areas that encourage students to explore, design, experiment and build. You can take things apart, put things together and hack existing things into new and creative products. 

The space has the tools you need for tech projects such as 3D printers, 3D scanners, a CNC laser cutter and electronics hobbyist stations. 

To book the Idea Lab or printer time, email: research@cotr.bc.ca

3D Printer

3D Printers

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3D Scanner

3D Scanners

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Thunder Laser

Laser Cutter

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3D printer

Documents & Resources

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Upcoming Events

Events

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  • Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW)

    College of The Rockies Cranbrook Campus 2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

    Monday August 24 (9-12pm), Tuesday August 25 (9-4PM), Wednesday August 26 (9-4pm) & Thursday August 22 (9-4pm) Cranbrook Campus The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a four-day intensive program designed […]

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    Starting the Semester with Purpose and Clarity

    Cranbrook Campus and Online

    What is at the heart of your course? This workshop invites instructors to reflect on course purpose, meaningful learning experiences, and the essential knowledge and skills students should develop. Through […]

  • Feuling Engagement, not Burnout, in Teaching & Learning

    Cranbrook Campus and Online

    Burnout affects both instructors and students, often affecting well-being, motivation, and learning. In this workshop, participants will draw on Maslach and Leiter's The Burnout Challenge to examine the conditions that contribute to […]