FabVille, the City of Somerville’s digital fabrication lab, is hosting its first Maker Showcase to celebrate the local maker community and their diverse creations. All are welcome at this evening of free demonstrations, talks, networking, and refreshments. 

The Showcase takes place Thursday, May 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Somerville High School, Room B032. Get a hands-on tutorial of the FabVille laser cutters and 3D printers, shop local wares and services, and meet BONK, the Somerville High School competition robot. Between 6 and 8 p.m., catch the speaker series, and at 7 p.m., enter to win a desktop 3D printer courtesy of Artisan’s Asylum. 

For more information and to register to attend, go to fabville.org. Advanced registration is helpful but not required. 

About FabVille:

FabVille is a digital fabrication maker space run by the City of Somerville and housed at Somerville High School. During the day, students enrolled in physics and engineering classes utilize the space, and in the evening, FabVille opens up to the community for classes, project-based learning opportunities, and access to rapid prototyping tools, free of charge.

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 ext. 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.