MakerLab at Joliet Junior College

03/26/2026

03/17/2026

Last night inside the 3D Printing Lab at JJC's Romeoville Campus, we wrapped up the final lesson in our popular Build a 3D Printer class. We can't wait to see what exciting projects these 3D printers start to produce!

03/10/2026

Love seeing our local libraries doing amazing things with 3D printing!

Last week, we 3D printed one of the coolest projects to date: a prosthetic arm for this little lady!

Need your own 3D project printed? Visit our website here: papl.info/services/3d-printing

01/30/2026

Did your child receive a 3D printer for Christmas, and they're unsure how to use it? 🎁🤔 This class is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of 3D printing!

Students will dive into the fundamentals of 3D printing technology and learn 3D modeling using Tinkercad, an easy-to-use, kid-friendly design platform. They’ll explore how digital designs turn into real, physical objects layer by layer and bring their own creative ideas to life. Let your young innovator design, create and discover the magic of making! 🚀

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗼𝘀 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟮𝟯𝟱) begins Wednesday, Feb. 11 at JJC's Romeoville Campus.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=4A50630&courseId=LLC.1235

12/24/2025

May your first layer stick, your nozzle stay clean,
And every print finish just like you’d seen.
Happy holidays and happy printing from the MakerLab!

We are closed for winter break and will see you when we reopen Monday, Jan. 5.

11/06/2025

10/16/2025

This is a HANDS-ON class! Most 3D printing classes aren’t able to provide that because they don’t have enough printers nor the expertise to maintain the printers. We do! Your kids will get so much out of it!

Ready to turn imagination into reality? In this three-day MakerLab at Joliet Junior College workshop, young creators will go from curious beginners to confident makers! Using TinkerCAD, kids will learn how to design their own custom 3D objects, explore the art of reverse engineering and even get an introduction to building a 3D printer. No experience needed ... just curiosity and creativity! 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟮𝟯𝟱) begins Wednesday, Nov. 5 at JJC's Romeoville Campus.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=4A50630&courseId=LLC.1235

10/02/2025

Such a great class to introduce someone to the MakerLab!

Light up the season! ✨ In this MakerLab at Joliet Junior College class, you’ll assemble and paint a 3D-printed lantern, choosing from a variety of festive, pre-printed panels to create a one-of-a-kind fall or winter holiday piece. Perfect for cozy fall nights, winter celebrations or as a thoughtful custom gift for family and friends. Encourage a friend to register and make it a creative night out! Plus, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the MakerLab as part of the class. Register now and get ready to decorate for the holidays in style! 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟲𝟬𝟳𝟬) is Tuesday, Oct. 21 at JJC's Main Campus.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=4A50630&courseId=LLC.6070

08/26/2025

We really love how Chef Rosy combines her baking and 3D printing skills! The best part? She teaches others how to do it, too!

08/18/2025

Don't miss this fantastic class!

Why should kids have all the fun? We're offering an adult version of our popular 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 this fall! During this four-week workshop, adults will learn how to use beginner-friendly TinkerCAD to model and design their very own custom objects, then they'll take those designs and learn how to 3D print them. If you've been wanting to learn more about 3D printing, THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!

𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 (𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝟭𝟯𝟯𝟱) begins Tuesday, Sept. 2 in the MakerLab at Joliet Junior College's 3D Printing Lab at Romeoville Campus.

Easy online registration 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=4A50630&courseId=LLC.1335

And in case you're wondering, we're offering it for kids in November! Register here 👉 https://www.enrole.com/jjc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=4A50630&courseId=LLC.1235