What is a Makerspace?
SGEI’s Makerspaces (located at the Rainy Lake and Kenora campuses) are collaborative spaces open to everyone. We offer a wide range of technology, craft supplies and equipment for anyone to use. SGEI provides the equipment, tools and supplies free of charge so you can get creating and making!
To familiarize yourself with our space, read the Makerspace Safety, Rules and Regulations.
Who can use our Makerspace?
Our Makerspace is open to absolutely everyone. To use the Makerspace, you can:
- Sign up for a workshop
- Drop in during open hours
- Book a private event
SGEI hosts a variety of free workshops, open to everyone. Stay-up-to-date with our upcoming workshops by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. Unable to attend a workshop in-person? Speak with one of our Makerspace Assistants about leftover materials for you to bring home a take-home DIY kit!
Come to the Makerspace during our open hours to work on your own project. All materials are provided free of charge. Contact one of our Makerspace Assistants for a complete list of machines, tools, software, and supplies available.
*Booking options coming soon*
Book our Rainy Lake Campus or Kenora Campus Makerspaces for a private event! We can host birthday parties, professional development sessions for your business or organization, a girls’ night gathering, and more! Request a guided craft or work on your own project. Contact one of our Makerspace Assistants directly to plan your private event.
What’s in our Makerspace?
Our Makerspace features a wide variety of tools, supplies, software, machines, technology and more! Below are some examples of what our Makerspace has to offer.

Craft supplies
Rainy Lake & Kenora
Sewing machines, fabric, sewing needles, beadwork


Audio lab
Rainy Lake
Our Audio lab is a fully equipped sound recording studio. Talk to our Makerspace Assistant about using this space.

3D Printers
Rainy Lake & Kenora
Our Makerbot 3D printer extrudes plastic filament into layers that build a 3D print.

Laser Engraver/CNC Cutter
Rainy Lake & Kenora
Our Fusion Edge laser machine can laser engrave and cut a variety of materials.

Book-making machines
Rainy Lake
SGEI has a lineup of machines, including a printer, binder, and professional page cutter for patrons to create their own books.

Gaming consoles
Rainy Lake
PS4 and XBOX One X consoles

Video equipment
Rainy Lake
Video green screen, camera, tripod and video editing equipment

Contact Us
Rainy Lake Campus
Maggie LeMesurier
Makerspace Assistant
(807) 274-2796 x 1260
maggiel@7generations.org
Kenora Campus
Denise Brough
Makerspace Assistant
(807) 468-3096 x 3232
deniseb@7generations.org