What is this?

The Workshop is collaborating with local artist and author Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney to reimagine and reproduce a scale model of Daniel Chester French’s iconic statue The Minute Man through a collaborative 3D printing process! There are two ways to participate:

#1 Print a Part.

Makers of all ages are invited to visit the Workshop any time during regular Open Maker Hours to 3D print a part (or several!) of The Minute Man! Just follow the instructions to reserve a 3D printer and ask for a design file when you arrive! The Minute Man is a great project for beginners, but if you’re new to our machines, we strongly recommend reviewing our instructional materials before your visit

#2 Build Together.

Makers of all ages can also attend one of our interactive building sessions throughout the year to learn more about The Minute Man and 3D modeling and printing from Workshop staff and local artist and author Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney, while assembling the pieces printed by our neighbors! Find upcoming sessions on the Workshop Calendar!

Where will the final project be displayed?

No matter how you choose to participate, all contributors will have the opportunity to add their name to our makers record to be displayed alongside the completed project at the Library in 2025.

Isn’t that a lot of plastic?

Yes, it is! As a Certified Sustainable Library, we take the environmental impact of a project like this very seriously. All components of the (Re)Make will be composed of PLA, a vegetable-based plastic. The Library has secured a speciality recycling vendor to process the statue and any waste materials in the event that the statue must be disposed of.

My school/company/non-profit organization has a 3D printer – can we help?

Yes! Just complete our (Re)Make Partnership Interest Form, and our staff will be happy to reach out with more information.

The original 3D scan of The Minute Man was generously donated by Todd Taylor of Minuteman Pewter.