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BNY Fab Lab

  • Adults, Children, Teens, Seniors

BNY Fab Lab

Summer Camp in Progress!

The BNY Fab Lab is closed during museum hours on weekdays for camps.

Join us for 101 classes Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons, and drop in during weekend days for Fab Lab Arts & Sciences Hangouts: 10:30 a.m.–noon & 12:30–2:30 p.m.

We Empower Makers to Make.​

A fab lab is a digital fabrication makerspace where everyone can create just about anything they can imagine. At Kamin Science Center’s BNY Fab Lab, we equip you with maker technology and knowledge that empowers you to innovate and invent. In other words, we make makers. Join us in the lab for a hands-on STEM experience!

Take a crash course in maker technology at the Fab Lab! With Fab Lab workshops and classes, you can learn the basics of 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and more in Pittsburgh’s favorite makerspace.

Whether you’re looking to design and build a prototype from scratch or just want to try out some new technology, Fab Lab is the place to be!

Teens working on 3D projects

BNY Fab Lab Arts and Science Hangouts (FLASH)

Fab Lab Arts and Science Hangouts (FLASH) are drop-in hands-on activities in the Fab Lab.
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BNY Fab Lab Workshops

These 60-minute workshops are an introduction to BNY Fab Lab at Kamin Science Center.
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BNY Fab Lab Senior Classes

Learn the basics of 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and more. (Ages 65+)
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BNY Fab Lab Classes

These 90-minute classes lay the foundation for using Fab Lab’s laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters and more.
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BNY Fab Lab Open Workspace (FLOW)

BNY Fab Lab Open Workshops welcomes makers ages 8 and up to work on projects using our rapid prototyping technologies.
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Mentors in the Making

A mentoring program at BNY Fab Lab for underserved youth ages 14-18 from the Pittsburgh area.

Equipment in the Fab Lab Includes:​

  • Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printers
  • SLA Resin 3D Printer
  • Laser Cutters
  • Vinyl Cutters
  • Vinyl Printer-Cutter
  • Computers with Digital Fabrication Software
  • Shaper Origin CNC router
  • Electronics workbench equipment, including robotics 

Good Things to Know

  • BNY Fab Lab welcomes people ages 8 and up with all levels of experience.
  • Embroidery 101 classes are open to ages 10 and up.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Scheduled workshops and classes are available to learn the basics of maker technology.
  • BNY Fab Lab strives to be an accessible environment for all, but use of the equipment may represent a challenge for those with sensory issues or additional accessibility needs. Noise cancelling headphones are available for use in the lab if needed, and guests are encouraged to reach out to FabLab@KaminScienceCenter.Org with any accessibility questions or concerns.
  • All sales are final, no cancellations or refunds.
  • Kamin Science Center reserves the right to cancel any program one week before it begins due to insufficient registration. In case of inclement weather, please check the website to see if a program has been canceled. All registered participants will receive a full refund in the case of the Science Center’s cancellation.

Contact Us

With questions, please email a Fab Lab staff member.

Showing on select dates
– check Daily Schedule for details
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Additional Support Provided by:
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How it works:

Students are paired with STEM professionals to co-learn digital fabrication, software, and design skills.

Weekly sessions are held in the Fab Lab and online.

Participants receive materials, transportation vouchers, and a laptop with CAD software.

Phase 1: Earn CNC machine certification through hands-on learning.

Phase 2: Collaborate on a community-impact capstone project using new design and fabrication skills.

Mentors model problem-solving, collaboration, and communication while offering guidance on school and career choices.