Welcome to Niles S.T.E.A.M. Room
We exist to build Community by providing the space and resources to foster self-directed learning and exploration in science, technology, engineering, art and manufacturing. We foster inter-generational relationships and provide incubation space and mentors for budding entrepreneurs.
Location: ​2601 N. 5th Street, Niles, Michigan
Phone Number: (269)262-0714 or (574)340-1025
Public Hours: Mondays 11 am - 3 pm, Tuesdays 3 pm - 7 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm and all times the "OPEN" sign is lit.
Monthly Adult Member Hours: Anytime
Monthly Student Member Hours, if not accompanied by an adult monthly user: All Public hours
If you know of a Camper that would benefit from a scholarship, please use this form to let us know.
Take a look at what our Junior Entrepreneurs have created!

Artist Studio

Memberships provide 24/7 access to these tools upon completion of Tool Testing
Classes - check out our "classes" page for current class offerings.
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Tools available in the Artist Studio:
  • Kiln
  • Potters Wheel
  • Potter's Tools
  • Clay
  • Storage for projects
  • more will be added as we acquire them.

Technology Studio


Memberships provide 24/7 access to these tools upon completion of Tool Testing
Classes - check out our "classes" page for current class offerings.
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Tools available in the Manufacturing Studio:
  • 3-D printers (Ender 3 and Ender 5)
  • Laser printer - Glowforge
  • Laminator - Small
  • Vinyl Cutter - Large and Small
Want to see what is currently printing?  Click on this link.  If it asks for a log in, no username or password is needed, just click on login.
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Video curtesy of our teen maker Kai Solarek.

Manufacturing/Textiles Studio

Memberships provide 24/7 access to these tools upon completion of Tool Testing
Classes - check out our "classes" page for current class offerings.

​Tools available in the Manufacturing Studio:
  • Embroidery Machine
  • Sewing Machines
  • Sergers
  • Loom
  • Radial Saw
  • more will be added as we acquire them
Space is available for Artists in the community to offer classes.

More....

The MakerSpace is designed for the community and will add studios as the community demands.  Submit your ideas for tools and studios you would like to see added to the Niles STEAM Room.

New Instructor!

Introducing Constance Croom.  She will be offering some sewing, serging and embroidery machine classes.

Bio:
Hi, I am Constance Croom.  I always say, I really don’t ever remember not knowing how to sew because my aunt, mother and grandmother were sewing something all the time.
I have a certificate in custom alteration tailoring from Szalay’s European Custom Tailoring, who is a master tailor.  I learned a lot from him and he helped to advance my skills. I knew how to sew and had the right concepts but the wrong method.
Owning a business is something I’ve always wanted and for many years from home.   In July of 2016, I was given an opportunity to open a custom alterations shop downtown Grand Rapids in an incubator space for two years.
I have taught; learn your sewing machine basics, how to use your included accessories, reading your pattern envelope/instruction sheet, sewing and embroidering classes and tailoring techniques. What I focus most on is skill building because my goal is for you not to need me.

Everyone is a "maker"

Classes Offered

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