Together We Can Make Just About Anything

Cabrillo’s Makerspace brings together like-minded young people, mentors, educators and community members in our digital fabrication facilities to help make ideas become reality.

This collaborative community celebrates an open-ended culture of creativity, innovation, and experimentation. Diverse disciplines like math, science, art, craft, engineering, green design, music, and more, come together into ambitious projects.

 
 

Our Team

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Payson McNett
Payson McNett

Makerspace Director

Studio Art instructor and director of Visual, Applied and Performing Arts Fab Lab and Campus Makerspace programs

BA San Jose State University, MFA Indiana University, Studio Art instructor and director of Visual, Applied and Performing Arts Fab Lab and Campus Makerspace programs at Cabrillo College in Aptos California.

Carleen
Carleen

Co-Coordinator

Meet Carleen, a Makerspace student assistant since 2020. As a studio arts major, they blend artistic creativity with technical expertise. Proficient in 3D printing, laser engraving, vinyl cutting, and Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.

Tammy
Tammy

Co-Coordinator

Meet Tammy, our Makerspace student assistant since 2020. A Studio Arts major. Proficient in a wide range of tools and technologies, Tammy excels in 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, vinyl cutting, sticker making, and screen printing. Also skilled in Adobe Illustrator. With a passion for blending art and technology, Tammy is your go-to source for creative projects in the Makerspace.

Chris
Chris

Lead Assistant

Meet Chris, a Makerspace student assistant since 2019. As an engineering major, he excels in CAD and 3D modeling and is proficient in 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, and the vinyl cutter. Chris also wields Adobe software expertise for creative projects, and is passionate about blending technology and innovation, he helps turn ideas into reality within our Makerspace community.

You
You

Makerspace Volunteer

Contact us to learn more about our team!

 

Looking to Become a Mentor?

You can begin your Makerspace journey by enrolling in ART 95A.

There you will automatically be entered into a safety primer as well as learn operation of most digital fabrication equipment.