Shared Projects
A Shared Project Needs One Clear First Decision
A shared project starts better with one visible first outcome: use a paper sketch to agree what the group is making…
All the stories
All stories
Browse ideas for shared projects, tools, workshops and group habits. Each story starts with a question worth trying out, not a promise that one method fits every crew.
Tools
Tool Library or Bring-Your-Own: Two Ways to Equip a Workshop
Compare a workshop tool library with bring-your-own equipment to spot access gaps, prevent setup snags and choose the…
Local Making
Before the Makerspace: A Short History of Shared Workshops
Shared workshop history offers distinct models for learning, mutual support and access, helping local groups shape a…
Group Habits
The Group Project Myth: Everyone Does Not Need the Same Task
Group project fairness does not mean identical tasks. Match contributions to people’s time, preferences and strengths…
Workshops
A First Make-and-Share Afternoon, Planned Around One Table
Plan a first make-and-share afternoon around one table, with a welcoming activity, simple shared supplies and a calm…