MAKE.
LEARN.
BELONG.
CREATE.
A creative space for community to imagine, explore new skills, and bring ideas to life-together.
3D Printing
Bambu Lab high-speed printer · Formlabs resin printer · Prototypes, models, artwork and more.
Bookbinding & Publishing
Saddle stitch, perfect binding & zines.
Laser Cutting & Engraving
Cut, engraving & etch wood, acrylic, leather & more.
Creative Production
Design software & digital tools · Collaborative art projects · Community exhibitions & public art initiatives.
BUILT BY OUR COMMUNITY.
USED BY OUR COMMUNITY.
Hundreds of residents of all ages have participated in free creative programs at MLCS.
Thank You to the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation
The East Boston Community Studio was made possible through the generous support of the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation.
Their investment helped transform a vision into a permanent community resource where residents of all ages can access creative technology, maker tools, artistic opportunities, and collaborative learning experiences.
Because of their support, East Boston residents have free access to innovative tools, creative spaces, and educational experiences that are often out of reach for many communities.
A Shared Space for Collective Making and Community Life
East Boston Community Studio is a free, open studio space for collective making, learning, and creative exchange, stewarded by Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) as a long-term public resource for the East Boston community.
The studio operates as a cultural infrastructure, supporting connection, expression, and belonging through shared creative practice.
Participation is always free, no prior experience is required, and the space is designed to be inclusive and low-barrier.
Embedded within MLCS, the studio strengthens community life alongside the organization’s broader work supporting stability, access, and wellbeing across East Boston.
“We saw something powerful emerge through the Triennial and our collaboration with ñ press… participation was consistent and meaningful. East Boston Community Studio allows that practice to remain free, open, and ongoing, rooted here and accessible to the whole community.”
- Rita Lara, MLCS Executive Director
ñ press
ñ press is a community print studio and publishing platform focused on connection, activism, and education. Launched by artist Gabriel Sosa as part of the inaugural Boston Public Art Triennial, ñ press conceptualizes print as public art, embracing its capacity to circulate in the public space while providing opportunities for shared learning.
Through screenprinting and risography, ñ press produces posters, zines, pamphlets, books, that prioritizes care, solidarity, and social advocacy. In addition to public events, ñ press engages in specialized print initiatives with various groups, organizations, and fellow artists.
ñ press has collaborated with City Life/Vida Urbana, Phillips Brooks House Association at Harvard University, Suffolk University, Eastie Coalition, Tufts University Art Galleries, ICA/Boston, Boston Public Library, MassArt, Boston Scores, Zumix, and Boston Art Review.
Based at MLCS, ñ press consists of Iz Hall, Colomba Klenner, Riley McLaughlin, Nate Bourget, and Gabriel Sosa.
Interested in Using Our MakerSpace?
Are you an artist, designer, entrepreneur, or maker interested in using our makerspace tools and equipment?
We’re expanding opportunities for open studio access and independent project work. Complete the form below and tell us which tools you’re interested in using. We’ll contact you with more information as access becomes available.
To book open studio time, please contact Bryan at Bryan@mlcsboston.org