Welcome to The MILL Co-Op

The MILL Co-Op is a collaborative and community-led teacher innovation learning workspace that centers cooperative pedagogy around STEAM education.

Equipped with a wide range of tools and technologies, The MILL offers educators a space to explore new concepts, experiment with equipment, and engage in hands-on professional development. The space supports everything from creating classroom assets and repairing materials to skill-sharing, Open Education Resource (OER) development, and peer-led learning.

The MILL operates through a cooperative model—members share responsibility for keeping the space active, safe, and welcoming. In lieu of fees, members contribute service hours each term by hosting workshops, supervising open hours, creating open-source resources, or supporting new members.  Curriculum, files, and projects created with MILL tools must be shared as open-source educator resources.

Some things you will find for educator use in The MILL include, but are not limited to:

Bambu Labs A1 and A1 Mini
3D printers		Digital design software
(Adobe, Procreate)
CNC embroidery and sewing machinesiPads
SailRite Ultrafeed sewing machineCircuit building components and tools
Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116 sewing machinesLeather and jewelry-making equipment
Silhouette Cameo 4 Plus and Brother Cut and ScanHand tools
RevoScan 3D scannerPodcast and video production technology
Soldering instrumentsScreenprinting equipment
Heat Press and sublimation equipmentShaper Origin CNC routers
Lithography PressWoodworking tools and machinery
Dremel rotary toolXTool Laser cutters - P2 and F1
MILL Logo

The MILL is open to educators for collaboration, design, prototyping, networking, and hands-on learning. Educator-led sessions on tools, techniques, or pedagogy are strongly encouraged. If you have a STEAM project, teaching strategy, or skill you'd like to share with other educators in the Linn-Benton area, schedule a session in The MILL.

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The MILL is located at:

Takena Hall 229 (Second Floor)
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321

Campus Map & Parking

From Parking Lot 1, 2, & 3 → The MILL

  1. Enter Takena Hall through the main north entrance (closest to North Parking).
  2. Walk straight down the main hallway until you see the stairs and elevator.
  3. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor.
  4. Exit Takena to the breezeway facing the courtyard. 
  5. Turn left and walk a few paces.
  6. Room 229 (The MILL) will be on your left with signage at the door.

Become a Co-Op Member

What You Need to Know:

  • The MILL is home to an extensive collection of high-quality tech and maker equipment.
  • Membership runs August–June
  • No fees — instead, members contribute at least 8 hours per term through hosting or co-hosting workshops, supervising open hours, creating OERs, onboarding new members, or helping maintain the space.
  • Open to publicly funded PK–12 educators, ESDs, community college faculty, and nonprofit education partners.

Co-Op Member Resources