ReMaker Spaces
A collaborative hub for creativity, community, and collective renewal.
What is a ReMaker Space?
A ReMaker Space is an interdisciplinary, intergenerational hub where students, faculty, and community members come together to work on creative projects and programs. Through hands-on activities, our mission is to challenge the culture of disposability — not just of materials, but also of ideas, skills, and people.
UConn offers two ReMaker Spaces, both located on the Storrs campus in the Student Union and Beach Hall. The spaces are co-led by Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) in the Department of Social and Critical Inquiry, in partnership with UConn’s Native American Cultural Programs (NACP).
More than a room full of tools, art supplies, and recycled materials, UConn’s ReMaker Spaces are places to experiment, play, and reconnect. We host hands-on workshops and community gatherings focused on repairing systems, renewing skills, and reviving ideas.
What You’ll Find in the ReMaker Spaces
- A spirit of renewal.
- A commitment to revive, reuse and remake.
- Artistic energy, creative tools and technologies.
- A space for collaboration and building solidarities.
Art and Design Supplies
- Art boxes: collage materials, zine tools, stamps, markers, glue, and more.
- Poster/mural materials: bristol board, paint, brushes, sponges.
- Bookmaking kits: paper making and bookbinding tools.
Fabric & Textile Tools
- Sewing machines, thread, fabric, needles, buttons.
- Hand looms, yarn, embroidery floss, beading supplies.
- Screen printing tools and fabric paints.
Locations and Hours
ReMaker Main Space
Location: Student Union 103, in the Native American Cultural Programs (NACP) office
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open for drop-in use or by reservation for classes (up to 25 students), small groups, and individuals. We welcome creative projects of all kinds, from class assignments to personal exploration.
- Use the Space Request Form to reserve the space for classes, small groups, or program planning. reserve the space for classes, small groups, or program planning.
- Supplies must stay in the space and cannot be checked out.
- Suggest new tools or materials using the ReMaker Space Inventory Request Form.
ReMaker Mini Space
Location: Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Lounge, Beach Hall 409
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open for drop-in use by individuals or small groups, or to sign out materials for use in classrooms.
- Drop in to use art boxes or small poster supplies.
- Request poster-making and other materials from the WGSS office.
- Sign out an art box for class Use ReMaker Mini Space Art Box Signout Form.
- Suggest supplies using the ReMaker Mini Space Inventory Request Form.
Main Space Features, Programs, and Events
ReSource Box
Take what you need, leave what you can. Borrow or donate gently used tools, art supplies, board games, puzzles, or books. Everyone is welcome to share.
ReNourish Pantry
Our food pantry supports community well-being by offering snacks and donated food to sustain one another. It’s a place to exchange nourishment, share resources, and remember that food connects us.
From Finals to Finales
This workshop series is for instructors interested in creative final projects like zines, podcasts, or digital storytelling. Includes pedagogy, assessment, and hands-on demos.
Repair Café
Don’t toss it, fix it! In partnership with the Willimantic Repair Café, we offer our skills to help others revive their broken, worn, or wobbly items. From lamps that won’t light to zippers that won’t zip, we’ll help you troubleshoot, repair, and learn along the way.
The ReGift Shoppe
An end-of-semester donation and reuse drive is for students who are moving and would rather donate than discard their unwanted items. We partner with the student‑run thrift store and other university and community organizations to ensure that your gently loved items find new homes.
Seeds and Sovereignty
Events in this series cultivate conversation, connection, and collective growth among those rethinking farming, gardening, and food systems, with a focus on Black and Indigenous knowledge and traditions. We invite guests and participants to share skills, stories, and strategies for creating sustainable food futures.
ReMix Mixers
This series includes discussions, lectures, pop-ups, and special events that explore, critique, and reimagine systems, structures, and ideas. Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or deeply engaged, it offers space to think critically, experiment, and explore new possibilities.
Contact Us
Have a questions? Want to collaborate? Contact us or stop by either location during open hours. We hope to build, repair, or reimagine something with you soon.