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June Member Event - Meet the Makers: Studio Tour
Join us for a special behind‑the‑scenes look at the creative community inside our studios. This event is all about connection — celebrating the incredible talent within our studios and giving members a chance to meet the makers who shape our community.
You’ll encounter an incredible range of creative disciplines — glass artists, leather tooling, oil painting, custom jewelry design, guitar maker, laser cutting, and more. Each participating studio tenant will share a short 10–15 minute walkthrough of their space: what they make, what they’re working on, and the stories behind their craft.
Sunday, June 28th 2pm -4pm
Not a member yet? Now is a great time to join!
Forging Steel into Something Real - Knifeblades!
DIYcave’s Blacksmith Knife Blade with Wood Handle class takes students through the full process of turning raw steel into a finished custom knife.
Over three days, students heat, hammer, shape, grind, and refine their own blade and wood handle while learning the fundamentals of blacksmithing and knife making.
For anyone curious about blacksmithing, this class offers an incredible introduction to the craft — and students leave with more than just a knife. They leave with a deeper appreciation for the process, the materials, and the skill behind handmade tools.
Welcome Will To Our Woodworking Instructor Team!
We're excited to welcome Will to the DIYcave Woodworking Instructor Team! Will has been woodworking for nearly his entire life. Before joining us, he taught woodworking classes and worked one-on-one with students, helping beginners build confidence and experienced woodworkers expand their skills. Professionally, Will works as a cabinet maker, bringing real-world craftsmanship and attention to detail into every project he tackles.
Whether you're making your very first cut or working on your fiftieth project, his goal is to help you learn new skills, build confidence, and enjoy the process of making something with your own hands.
Upcoming Classes
Watch Our Story On CNN
DIYCAVE FEATURED ON CNN! 🎥✨
We’re proud to share that DIYcave was featured in a CNN segment showcasing the heart of our makerspace — our people, our shop areas, and the creative energy that powers it all.
WATCH THE CNN SEGMENT To see why DIYcave is more than just a shop — it’s a hub for making, learning, and community.
Huge thanks to everyone who helps make this space so special — this spotlight is for YOU! 💙
DIYcave is a community of people just like you.
We are a community makerspace in Bend, Oregon made up of artists, makers, hackers, entrepreneurs, educators, and craft enthusiasts with various interests and skills. At DIYcave Makerspace, we provide the space, tools, equipment, and supportive community you need to create, build, collaborate, and learn new skills. You bring the ideas and materials—we’ll help you make it happen. All the skills needed to operate any of the equipment at DIYcave can be acquired through one of our many hands-on classes, workshops, tool certifications, or private lessons.
Most of our makerspace tools are available to use as soon as your membership begins. However, certain equipment—such as the table saw, CNC router table, woodworking lathe, laser cutters, MIG/TIG welders, and other fabrication tools—requires prior tool certification. Please request certification before coming in to use specialized tools.
Our communal shop supports a wide range of DIY projects and offers access to tools and resources for:
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Woodworking and Wood Lathe Turning
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Welding and Metal Working
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Blacksmithing
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3D printing
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Laser Cutting
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CNC Routing and Plasma Cutting
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Stained Glass and Fused Glass
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Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing
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Leather Working
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Sewing
Whether you're a beginner or experienced maker, DIYcave is your gateway to creative projects, skill-building, and hands-on learning in a vibrant, collaborative environment.
