The Hobby Shop
(http://hobbyshop.mit.edu) is a fully equipped wood and metal shop that teaches
students the art of thoughtful design. It has been fostering MIT's spirit of
learning by doing for over 70 years by providing tools, training and assistance
to all MIT students, faculty, staff and alums
interested in turning their ideas into reality.

The design process starts from
paper and pencil and includes the use of traditional shop tools, computer aided
design, and CNC machines.

Novices are most welcome to become members of the Shop. The professional staff
offers instruction, advice, and classes in a relaxed atmosphere. The members
form a community of designers and builders, engineers and artists, all of whom
share the common desire to create.