Album
A selection of some of our favorite images from the Materials Lab. University Co-op Materials Lab>>continue »
Open House Collection: GRASSES
Navigating our library of 28,000+ samples can be daunting, so in the coming months we'll be sharing a series ... continue »
Fall 2019 Material Grants
Do you have a compelling material or fabrication idea for an upcoming project this semester? Could you use ... continue »
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The students show off their handcrafted wooden spoon designs
Workshop | Wood Spoon Carving
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Kat Heitman led a workshop on wooden spoon carving, using a combination of ... continue »
Lunch 'n Learn | Climate Ready Austin
On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, the Materials Lab hosted Marc Coudert, Environmental Conservation Program ... continue »
Lunch 'n Learn | The ReUse People
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the Materials Lab hosted Kathy Robinson from the ReUse People for a Lunch ‘ ... continue »
Welcome to the Materials Lab.
We are a multidisciplinary resource dedicated to hands-on and in-depth material investigation, wherever that may take us. Our circulating library of material samples is the largest of its kind in the world.
Looking for materials?
Search our online database or visit our collection of 28,000+ samples in person. Open to all Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Please note that the Materials Lab will be closed for winter break December 12, 2019 - January 20, 2020.
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