UW-Stout's School of Art & Design's Material & Process Lab supports eight undergraduate and graduate programs across two different colleges. After completing a series of safety training, students have full access to the woodworking and metalworking machinery. There is also vacuum-forming for heating and molding plastic.
The lab's tool crib, where students can check out the tools they need, stores a variety of hand and power tools. Imagine going into a hardware store and being able to check out what they carry.
Students add color and style to their models in the lab's spray booth. Items and models crafted here range from 3D design lamps and furniture to jewelry and sculpture. The lab is available 78 hours a week, both in and outside of class periods with an average of 25,000 student visits each year.
Interactive 360-degree Lab Tour
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- Click on Hotspots (white circle) or the bottom thumbnails to see other labs in the tour.
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