What's Happening Around the Shop...

DIYcave is partnering with Rubbish Renewed to inspire and support new and burgeoning trash fashion designers of all ages by hosting 2 free design workshops to help artist interested in submitting a design for the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show

We're thrilled to announce we have implemented a new reservation / membership
management software to enhance your experience with us.

This new system will make it easier than ever for you to manage your membership, shop reservations, class registrations, and stay connected with us. As you browse around the site, here are some of the new features you will see:

The DIY Cave makes their first appearance in Bend's annual Christmas Parade

This month instead of a member event, we are gifting all members a free hour in ANY area of the shop!

After a long hiatus and with our recent influx of new members we thought we'd welcome them with the return of our free monthly member events.

After a long hiatus and with our recent influx of new members we thought we'd welcome them with the return of our free monthly member events.

Another successful year at the heart of Bend's Fall Festival showcasing local artists

There will also be live demonstrations and ineractive activities at the DIYcave booth including - Welding, Woodworking, Mosaic and Stained Glass, 3D Printing and Plastic Recycling. Plus we will have our Apple Cider Press out so you can take a turn and press and taste fresh apple juice.

DIYcave proudly presents an immersive and educational kids' course designed to spark creativity and equip young minds with the tools of their generation. Designed for kids aged 12-17, the course will take students on an inspiring journey through the fascinating world of CNC machines, particularly lasers and 3D printers.

These state-of-the-art technologies are revolutionizing product manufacturing, offering unprecedented accessibility to everyday users. Students will gain hands-on experience with these machines, learning how to transform their imaginations into tangible creations.

Central Oregon Woodworkers Meeting at DIYcave Sept 10th, 5-7pm Come meet other Wood Workers, Turners and Carvers to share knowledge, ideas and inspiration. All skill levels welcome - the only requirement is an interest in wood.

Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler spoke at the second annual CityFest Thursday evening, giving a State of the City address to highlight the successes of the city and what the community can look forward to in the future.

Young entrepreneurs sell their products at summer vendor's market

DIYcave and COMAG welcome Dayton Simmons, a Santa Fe based turquoise trader, back to Bend for a Turquoise Extravaganza!!

We're hosting Cityfest with the City of Bend, Mayor Melanie Kebler on Thursday, August 15th from 4-7pm.

Recycled fashion, sewing machines for sale, the cave’s new industrial sewing machine and more!

From Air Force Metals Technologist to Master Craftsman: The Journey of Cascade Oak and
Iron

Member Scott Vincent completes his second woodworking project at the cave, a crib for his granddaughter! An inspiring story of how if you can Think It, the DIYcave is here to support you to Make it!

Check out the 360Sierra Camping Trailers which were developed and prototyped here at the DIYcave. Saturday, March 9th at 2pm in the patio area between DIYcave and Bevel.

We are OPEN today! The snow is piling up and the ice storm up on mountain is keeping us all in town. So come on in and make the best of it by MAKING something. See you at the shop!

iFixit is always looking for ways to improve their product line and offerings, and DIYcave has experienced makers who are glad to test and give feedback on new tools and improvements to old tools.

Urban Craft Uprising will be debuting their Bend Handmade Market in Downtown Bend this June! There will be 100 Bend and Pacific Northwest makers and artists selling handmade goods. If you would like to be part of it, vendor applications are open until March 24th.

We're creating more space for kids involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon to create and learn through hands-on, personalized experiences and see themselves as inventors, builders and creators.

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We are only a few days away from the 2023 Kendall Auto Soapbox Derby! We’ve been busy building our soapbox car at the DIYcave.

It's That Time of Year! Join us for our Annual Community Apple Press Day Saturday October 12th, 9am-3pm

Bring your apples, juice containers and something to haul away your mash. We will provide the Apple Press. Everyone is welcome to give it a whirl! Click the link below for more info on how to reserve your 30 minute session or come down and wait for an opening.

There will also be live demonstrations and ineractive activities at the DIYcave booth including - Welding, Woodworking, Mosaic and Stained Glass, 3D Printing and Plastic Recycling. Plus we will have our Apple Cider Press out so you can take a turn and press and taste fresh apple juice.

We have added additional benefits for our DIYcave Members and changed our Class Cancellation Policy to be more flexible for everyone.

Our new Woodworking Basics classes will give you an in-depth overview and hands on experience of the most commonly used tools.

Our NEW Women’s only intro to welding class introduces students to MIG (GMAW / Wire Feed) welding, a widely used and versatile process that is perfect for beginners.

Want to see your technical wiz grow and shine through FIRST® LEGO® League this Fall?  Join the DIYcave Robotics team. 

Over the weekend, many artists, makers, and tinkerers from around Central Oregon descended upon Deschutes Brewery for the Central Oregon Maker Faire, an annual celebration of all things DIY.

DIYcave is thrilled to be working with the High Desert Makers and be part of this year's highly anticipated event - Central Oregon Maker Faire www.centraloregon.makerfaire.com

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity receives $10,000 grant – KTVZ.com

DIYcave Partners with Habitat for Humanity to offer Homeowner 101 classes

New Website is LIVE!

KPOV, 88.9 fm, as the producer of the audio piece.

New Hours on Sunday!

Come spend two hours watching and learning a bit about how robots will fit into our future.

Block Party! September 10, 2022

We're Having a Block Party! Saturday September 10, 2022

DIYcave will be hosting an Open House from 12pm - 5pm. Come see all our Resident Artists and Makers in action!

The whole neighborhood is joining in on the fun! There will be Live Music, Food and Drinks, Raffle Prizes, Vendor Booths and Much Much More!

Need a space to finish a jewelry project, or maybe start one? Our NEW Jewelry Studio is now available for rent. To celebrate the launch, students who attend a jewelry class in the month of August can enter into a special drawing to win a free trial session in this fabulous space. Winners will be announced Aug 30.

NEED A LIFT? The AUTO LIFT at DIYcave has a 10,000-pound capacity!

Use your DIYcave Membership to get access to the Auto Bay, Auto Lift and a large assortment of auto repair tools.

We are rapidly approaching the reality of the DIYcave being in an actual building!

The first batch of DIYcave T-shirts is in, hand made (did you expect anything different?)

It’s the moment that you all have been waiting for: we are opening our doors for business!

This past week we have have been finishing up (no shop is ever really finished) our auto shop. The new 10,000 lb. lift has been installed and waiting for the last parts to be sent from the manufacturer. We’ve seen a head gasket replacement get started on a rabbit.

We have a Welding Workshop at DIYcave, tailored just for kids. In this “hands-on” class you’ll cut steel with a torch and weld those pieces back together. Parent or guardian is required to be on the premises during the entire class and is welcome sign up for the class as well.

We had a great night exploring some aspects of building an electric guitar. Concepts were being worked out and planning has begun. We tried out a few of the tools and skills needed and talked about some of the methods used in construction. T

DIYcave is Ready for Your DIY Projects!

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Major innovations are happening in the manufacturing world with the new technology of Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing. In collaboration with Tech-30, Solidscape, B9 Creations — Dawson Distributions is presenting a live display of technology and information at DIYCave using the B9Creator® 3D Printer.

Member, Anna Seltzer, has been working on a Tiny House since November at the DIYcave, and the transformation has been fun to watch. We decided to do a Q&A with Anna about her experience on the build and using the tools available at DIYcave.

Stop by the Cave on June 4 from 2-6 pm to celebrate our One Year Anniversary. It’s been a great year and our members and supporters have been an integral part of our success.

We’ll have food, live music, raffles, and sign ups for discounts on memberships and classes. We’ll be giving shop tours, live demos, and more!

We talked with Teri Shamlian, teacher of our popular fused glass and mosaics classes about how she started working with glass and her experience at DIYcave.

Can you believe we’ve been around for two years? We could not have done it without you! Join us June 3 from noon- 6 pm and help us celebrate!

Stop by for demonstrations of welding, wood lathe, 3D printing and more throughout the day to give the community a feel for our classes.

In July, Teri Shamlian taught a mosaic stepping stone class, and one of the students shot a time lapse video of her project. The video was captured over the course of the three-hour class and showcases from start to finish what students will learn during the glass classes taught by Teri. The stepping stone was the final touch to the student’s backyard pond.

We decided to surprise Dave when he came back from taking his son off to college with a new baby … Cabinet Grade SawStop! This saw stop is pretty smart and can detect metal and flesh allowing the machinery to stop. If you’re interested in using this new piece of equipment, inquire about the certifications required with the steward on duty.

Just like any home or workplace, there is always something on the “honey list” to do. Kudos to John Sweet for marking “medicine cabinet” off the list with his creative take. Learn about the project and John’s experience at DIYcave.

Metal Forge is one of our new classes added this summer. Students can expect to learn how to manipulate metal into a variety of items. Like a sculptor with molding clay, the forge allows the maker to mold and shape hot metal into the forms they need. The list of things you can make at a forge is way too long to list! The Metal Forge classes at the DIYCave will provide you with the fundamentals you need to start smithing!

Shop local and handcrafted with love gifts from Central Oregon Artisans! Join us for our free event Saturday, November 10th from 10 am – 2 pm as DIYcave is bringing together artists and the public in a one of a kind event. Artists will share how their art is created and what inspires them to create, you will find that unique gift for someone!

Meet Michael van Vliet and Megan McDuffie of Fresh Off The Grid , a food blog for campers that shows people how to enjoy great food in the great outdoors. They spent four months at the Cave converting a van into a mobile living/workspace to take on the road. Read about their project and learn about how they prepped, found inspiration and got help on their project at DIYcave.

While working through design ideas for the patio at 9th Street Village, DIYcave co-owners Dave and Tim decided that 9SV needed a fire table. Once they started designing, it was clear that this table would be a great entry for the fire pit competition at the 2019 Oregon WinterFest. Special thanks to Dave for answering questions about the project.

A local troop of elementary schoolers from Lava Ridge threw a bracelet making class at the Cave. The troop is always looking for something outside of their routine to learn and found that at the DIYcave. Read more about their experience.

Local stained glass artist Teri Shamlian came in to work on making some custom stained glass vertical frames after taking the “Yard Art Welding Project” class the other day. She cut all the pieces, curled the steel into shapes, welded them together and ground them smooth.

1959 Craftsman Wood Lathe No. 103.23881
We knew we wanted a wood lathe for the DIYcave, but none of us had researched them enough to know exactly what we wanted. That’s when I came across this one, basically in a box.

We had a great time Friday night here at DIYcave! With a full class load we took wine bottles and changed them into drinking glasses and vases.

We broke a lot of glass, and had a lot of laughs, but in the end everyone got to take some things home. Thanks to all who attended, we’ll see you at the next class!

You’d think custom tap handles would be a project that comes through the Cave often, but this was the first time we had the opportunity to partner with a local brewery on such a project! Owner, Dave Danek and Worthy Brewing worked to create a unique tap handle for a beer they produced for Brasada Ranch
Learn more about the project tools used, and roadblocks Dave worked through to get the job done.

It was an amazing experience to watch a brewery and new business being built day-by-day at 9th Street Village. Val and Nate Doss talk about the communal tables they built for Bevel Brewing on-site at the Cave along with learning the Glowforge for table plaques. If you haven’t stopped into Bevel Brewing, make sure you come to see the astonishing community built at The Patio.