Rent The MILL for Your Event
Host Your Event at The MILL
The MILL is a creative haven offering access to an array of tools, including 3-D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, a kiln and more.
Host Your Event at The MILL
The MILL is a creative haven offering access to an array of tools, including 3-D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, a kiln and more.
If you're looking for a unique, fun place to host an event, consider the McCarty Innovation & Learning Lab (The MILL)—a dynamic, creative space designed to bring ideas to life. Located in McCarty Hall, The MILL offers a flexible, collaborative environment ideal for workshops, meetings, team‑building events, and hands‑on experiences. With a modern makerspace atmosphere and on‑site support, The MILL provides a unique setting that encourages innovation, creativity, and connection for groups of all kinds.
Room type: Makerspace
Capacity: 250 people
Seating: Configurable seating, tables, chairs, stools and small tables
Accessible: Yes
Minimum rental: Available to rent 8 a.m.–11 p.m., 7 days a week for a minimum of 1 hour
Our Policies: Policy Review | Youth Policy
Location & Virtual Tour
Address: McCarty Hall (The Mill), 4401 NE Mason Rd, Seattle, WA 98195. For a physical tour of this space, please contact hfsperks@uw.edu or view the Floor plan.
Equipment
The MILL is equipped with a wide range of professional‑grade tools for wood, metal, textile and digital fabrication—making it easy to support hands‑on workshops and creative projects. From large equipment to smaller hand tools, the space is designed to help groups prototype, build and experiment with confidence.
Prusa MK3S and Prusa XL 3D Printers
Roland VG3-540 Industrial Vinyl Printer
Brother Model PR1050X 10-Needle Embroidery Machine
Enlighten Baby Lock Serger
Universal Laser Systems Ultra R9000 Laser Cutters (Dual Fiber and CO2)
Anycubic Mono M5s Resin Printers
Bartlett Model V6-CF Series Kiln
Vervor Button Maker
Various models of sewing machines and all needed sewing notions
Hakko FX-951 Soldering Irons
Peel 3D Model Peel 3 3D Scanner
Hotronix THE MAXX Heat Press
Workshops
We have experience leading many workshops that your group will love. Our list is not exhaustive. Please reach out to one of our Residence Education Specialists if you have another idea for a workshop for your event. We’d be happy to collaborate with you to develop a unique experience for your group.
Gift Series: Laser Engraved Cutting Boards
Gift Series: 3D Printed Gifts
Gift Series: Iron-On Patches
3-D Printed Lithophanes
Custom Sticker Making
Intro to 3-D Modeling with Fusion 360
Intro to 3-D Printing
Intro to Embroidery
Intro to Soldering
Intro to the Othermill
Intro to Vinyl Cutting
Intro to Waterjet
Laser Cut Pictures
Laser Cut Stamp Making
Laser Engraved Coasters
Rates & Fees
Facility | RSO | UW Department | Off-Campus Group | Equipment |
The MILL (exclusive facility usage) | $81/hour | $165/hour | $275/hour | $110/day |
The MILL individual equipment fee (excluding 3D printers) | $5.50/hour | $11/hour | $16.50/hour | N/A |
McCarty 270C Classroom | $16.20/hour | $27.50/hour | $38.50/hour | N/A |
McCarty B52 Classroom | $21.60/hour | $33/hour | $49.50/hour | N/A |
Staff Support
Student Staff | $39.60/hour |
Professional Staff | $79.20/hour |
Please have your attendees complete the following:
Safety Quiz
This safety quiz will go over your understanding of the safety expectations in the HFS makerspaces.
User Agreement
For students not living in campus housing, please read and sign our User Agreement.
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Bay Laurel Catering
Bay Laurel Catering, the trusted and embedded caterer at the UW, provides memorable catering for events of all sizes. From boxed lunches to custom elegant events, Bay Laurel Catering excels in bringing your vision to life.
Café to Go
Café to Go allows you to conveniently order coffee, beverages, pastries, snacks, salads, sandwiches, or cookies for your meeting or engagement.