Fabrication Spaces and Supplies

The Library provides hands-on spaces and equipment for creative projects, prototyping, and learning new skills. All major equipment requires one-time training regardless of your experience level.

Using equipment without required training violates Library policy and Honor Code.

Training signups are announced by week 4 each semester via email and posted on library.olin.edu.

Training required for:

Workroom equipment (screen printing, vinyl cutting, etching press)
Sewing machines and sergers
Sound Studio equipment
High-end cameras and A/V equipment

What you can use without training:

Hand sewing in Sewing Area
Drawing and painting materials in Workroom (provided by Artist's Guild of Olin)
Basic crafts supplies on upper level
Library of Things cameras (self-checkout, basic models)

Equipment and supplies policies and use:

Educational and personal projects always welcome
Limited business prototyping allowed
No commercial production or monopolizing equipment
Library provides basic consumables for our machinery

Spaces & Gear:

Workroom: Screen printing, vinyl cutting, etching press, art supplies
Sewing Area: sewing machines, serger, hand sewing tools, fabric
Sound Studio: Professional audio recording (reservation required via Outlook)
Library of Things: Cameras, audio equipment, lighting gear

Getting started: Join the Library Discord server (on the Olin Student Discord hub) or email library@olin.edu to ask questions and share your creations.