Make Your Own, Kid!
Traditional education often struggles to keep pace
with emerging technology. This leaves a gap in
creative and technical skills, turning our youth into
passive consumers of digital media.
We see an opportunity to change that. We equip
youth with 21st-century literacy by turning digital
jargon into actionable creative tools.
Our philosophy: ‘Art as Activism through Play”
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Tinkerlabs l3c
Build it once,own it forever Detroit’s first build-it-yourself destination — CNC, laser cutting, 3D printing, workshops, and DIY kits.…
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Phelps Lounge Music Festival
A Bittersweet Victory honors Faruq Z Bey as Detroit Musix prepares for the Phelps Lounge Music Festival, scheduled for…
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NextCloud+Pi
From the Department of Make IT Work, THEN Make it Pretty comes a wonderful and powerful NO Money Down…
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Red Door Back Stories: The Healing
Since 2013, the annual North End Urban Expressions Art Festival, affectionately known as ‘The Healing,’ has happened the last…
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Red Door Back Stories: Sundance
In their other life, DJ Anthony Jasper is the great architect, sound system builder (Bing Audio), and crafter Anthony…
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Sydney Seddit from Jaglavak 1963
Tinker Labs L3c: Kit Bashing a community of Makerspaces:
Building a Community of Intentional Makerspaces
Planted in Detroit communities. We invite everyday people to explore the creative environments of a community of folk who practice their crafts and trades as services.
Babu’s Rules of Inclusive Community Engagement
We welcome all ages to join our workshops and projects, and share their skills. But until we are all familiar with your tiny people, they need to be kept very close.
Tinker Labs kicks it up a few notches
Hands-On Learning Required
We make and break things on purpose, here. And some of us fix things because it’s fun. And the luckiest of us get to say, “And uh… Yeah. It’s my day job too! Can you believe that? LOL.” And most of the time, someone will be here to show you around, tell you what things are and do, and help you make what you want made.
And, we’re looking for experts to present workshops. Caregivers are encouraged to actively participate in our exciting “Safety Third!” episodes.
Which can start with Babu Uly growling, “Don’t tell that baby they can’t! ..
Yeah, but my…
Not in my house.”
Task List
| 3D Design & Printing | Detroit Musix | Hybrid Event Communication Network | Dramatic Behind the MIC | AI Prompt Engineering |
| Fox Creek Artscape | Stop-Motion Animation | 12th Street Memorial | Set Design, Props, & Costumes | MOORE Park Pavillion |
| Digital Fabrication | the American Riad | Real Estate DAO | the Wintergarten project | Web 3 Banking |
Supporting Local Artisans and Innovators
We nurture local talent through mentorship, space, and material resources.
We are preparing our first season’s calendar of hands-on workshops and organizing resources to encourage skill sharing, creative exploration, expression, and sustainable practices for everyone.
Reopens Spring 2026
May 22-25 Urban Organics| May 31 – Great Bubble Day ends | June 21 – Make Music Day | June 27 – Detroit Musix RedDoor Festival | August 21-23 – Phelps Fest | August 29 – The Healing | September 5,12,19,26 – Art in the Garden | September 1-30 – MOD September 13 – Sundance
Visit a Nieghborhood of INtentional INtergenerational Maker Spaces.
From the Blue Tent to the Greenhouse to…
Hitsville Station Channel 313! You are locked into the best mix of music, talk, and noise in the city, spinning everything from House and Techno to Soul and Disco.
We’re your hosts, “That AI Couple.” As a service of the imagINed nation, we’re going to take a deep dive into what is happening in the imagINe nation.
New episodes weekly, and randomly.
Additionally, “That AI Couple” will update you with upcoming events where Hitsville Station: Channel 313 will broadcast live with IRL Air Personalities, complete with lights, cameras, and everything.
Community Makerspaces
Our neighborhood of makerspaces foster creativity and collaboration among all ages, providing a platform for hands-on learning and skill sharing. Join us to explore community production projects and engage with local people who promote sustainability and community engagement.
Series & Episodes
Participate in our diverse range of Play Days and Events made for people of all skill levels. From crafting to technology, our events encourage social interaction and mentorship, making learning a fun and enriching experience for everyone.
