Workshops & Events
The Innovation Labs offers multiple workshops and events each quarter to build community, promote safety, and offer opportunities to gain new skill sets. Nearly all of our workshops are free and open to all DU students, faculty, and staff.
If you have any questions or accessibility concerns about our workshops and events, please contact our Operations Manager Dmitri Obergfell at dmitri.obergfell@du.edu.
Our Upcoming Workshops & Events

Saturday, February 18
Miniature Painting Workshop
Learn how to bring some color to your 3D prints using the tools available in the Innovation Lab! This hands-on event will teach you quick and easy techniques to make your projects pop. This workshop will cover the Basics of miniature painting, applicable to all type of models big and small. Models, paints, Brushes, and palettes will be provided.
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- ECS 107

Saturday, February 18
Wood Shop Safety Orientation
Would you like access to a wood shop on campus? Come by our upcoming workshop in the wood shop! It is open to all students, faculty, and staff at DU. Participants must commit to the full workshop time and complete a safety exam to gain access to the facility during open hours. Due to space constraints, the workshop is limited to the first 10 participants per session.
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Metallurgy Building (Room #28), 2450 S. Gaylord St.

Thursday, February 23
3D Printing and Laser Engraving Workshop
We're offering a workshop to train students, faculty and staff from any discipline in the use of its 3D printers and laser engraver. These are the perfect tools for helping bring your new ideas to life quickly. This event is free to all DU students, faculty, and staff. Due to space constraints, the workshop is limited to the first 10 participants per session.
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- ECS 107

Saturday, February 25
Woods Labs Safety Orientation
Join our upcoming sewing workshop! You'll have the opportunity to work with other sewing enthusiasts and share tips and tricks. All materials will be provided, and you'll leave with the skills and confidence to tackle your next sewing project. This workshop is free and is open to all students, faculty, and staff at the University of Denver.
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Metallurgy Building (Room #28), 2450 S. Gaylord St.