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Hours & Updates

Happy New Year & Welcome Back

Regular hours will be back in action starting tomorrow Tuesday, January 7. We’ll be welcoming some new staff, new workshops, and perhaps even some new tools over the next quarter. Excited to share updates. – Riley and the Sandbox Staff...

Makerspace Holiday Hours Update

As we wrap up the year, here’s the scoop on our schedule for the holiday season. While we’ll mostly stick to our usual 9 AM–5 PM hours, there are a few changes to note: We’ll be CLOSED: Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29 Monday, December 23 – Wednesday, January 1 We’re OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Monday, December 16 –...

Fall’24: Welcome Back!

The Scripps Sandbox Makerspace will be open starting Thursday, September 26, from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday with the occasional exception. I’ll be sure to communicate any exceptions to this schedule here, so you’ll always know when you can drop by. This fall, we plan to have a diverse lineup of workshops planned, covering a variety of...

Update: Drop-In Hours Now Available

I am excited to share that the Scripps Sandbox Makerspace is now open for drop-ins. I invite you to visit and utilize our resources and tools. This space is designed for individual projects and collaboration. In addition to drop-in hours, I will be offering a series of workshops beginning at the end of the spring quarter. Topics will include 3D...

Announcement: Re-Opening of the Scripps Sandbox Makerspace

I am pleased to announce the re-opening of the Scripps Sandbox Makerspace after three years of closure. Starting this fall, the makerspace will be open exclusively for classes. This is an opportunity for you to engage in hands-on learning with our tools and equipment. My goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment for all participants. I plan to...

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FALL QUARTER HOURS

Mon|Tue|Thu|Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM

Wed: By Appointment

Saturday + Sunday: Closed

HOLIDAY EXCEPTIONS

Closed:

Nov 27–29

Dec 23–Jan 1

By Appointment Only:

Dec 16–20

Jan 2–3

Normal Hours Resume: Jan 7

Happy New Year & Welcome Back

Regular hours will be back in action starting tomorrow Tuesday, January 7. We’ll be welcoming some new staff, new workshops, and perhaps even some new tools over the next quarter. Excited to share updates. – Riley and the Sandbox Staff...

Makerspace Holiday Hours Update

As we wrap up the year, here’s the scoop on our schedule for the holiday season. While we’ll mostly stick to our usual 9 AM–5 PM hours, there are a few changes to note: We’ll be CLOSED: Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29 Monday, December 23 – Wednesday, January 1 We’re OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Monday, December 16 –...

Fall’24: Welcome Back!

The Scripps Sandbox Makerspace will be open starting Thursday, September 26, from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday with the occasional exception. I’ll be sure to communicate any exceptions to this schedule here, so you’ll always know when you can drop by. This fall, we plan to have a diverse lineup of workshops planned, covering a variety of...

Update: Drop-In Hours Now Available

I am excited to share that the Scripps Sandbox Makerspace is now open for drop-ins. I invite you to visit and utilize our resources and tools. This space is designed for individual projects and collaboration. In addition to drop-in hours, I will be offering a series of workshops beginning at the end of the spring quarter. Topics will include 3D...

Announcement: Re-Opening of the Scripps Sandbox Makerspace

I am pleased to announce the re-opening of the Scripps Sandbox Makerspace after three years of closure. Starting this fall, the makerspace will be open exclusively for classes. This is an opportunity for you to engage in hands-on learning with our tools and equipment. My goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment for all participants. I plan to...

SAFETY

Your safety is our priority. Review essential safety and community guidelines to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive experience in the makerspace.

REVIEW OUR COMMUNITY & SAFETY NORMS

LEARNING

There are many ways to learn in the Sandbox from SIO courses to workshops and one-on-one trainings.

BROWSE COURSES AND TRAINING

MACHINES

A complete list of the tools and equipment available in the Sandbox, including digital fabrication tools, shop equipment, and electronics workstations.

VIEW OUR MACHINES

CONTACT US

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scripps-sandbox@ucsd.edu

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