Welcome to the Huerfano County Makerspace!
Intent Behind Makerspaces
Makerspaces are “collaborative work space(s) inside a school, library or separate public/private facility for making, learning, exploring and sharing, using high tech to no tech tools. These spaces are open to kids, adults, and entrepreneurs and have a variety of maker equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, soldering irons, and even sewing machines. A Makerspace however doesn’t need to include all of these machines or even any of them to be considered a Makerspace. If you have cardboard, Legos, and art supplies then you’re in business (Makerspaces.com).”
Our staff has adopted the following operating principles to ensure the Wheelhouse is a safe space to innovate, create, grow, and share.
Operating Principles
Commit and invest in community and economic growth for all.
Focus on solutions instead of challenges.
Challenge ideas while supporting people.
Listen and remain open-minded to new ways of thinking.
Build on others’ ideas and work toward shared understanding.
Support opinions with evidence whenever possible.
Speak from experience without assuming or generalizing.
Give others time and space to be heard.
Embrace risk and a growth mindset.
Meet Our Team
Trevor Banks
Makerspace Manager
An experienced maker and entrepreneur, Trevor has accrued a comprehensive skill set over 15 years in the industry, with specialties in 3D printing, 3D modeling, woodworking, metal fabrication, and CNC operations. His proficiency also extends to electronics and electrical work, forming a strong foundation in product development and prototyping. With a keen ability to blend innovation with craftsmanship, He is dedicated to transforming raw ideas into tangible realities. His contributions continue to shape the Maker Movement and the broader design and manufacturing landscape.
Thea Chase, Interim Business Incubator Manager
A highly regarded expert in business and economic development, Ms. Chase has mentored 1000+ companies with focus in manufacturing, technology and B2C service firms.
Her experience includes: Serving on several boards of technology and product companies; Raising 20M+ public and private funds; Redevelopment of 46 acre commercial and industrial site; Vice Chair State Venture Capital Authority board; Launching startups in private, government and non-profit sectors.
Administrative Assistant
Bio Coming Soon!