What is a Makerspace?

• A makerspace, also known as Hackerspace, TechShop and FabLab, is a "community center" that provides space, tools, technology, manufacturing equipment and educational opportunities to the public.
• It's a workplace where people gather to share ideas, resources and knowledge, work on projects, network, collaborate, build and show off.
• A Makerspace is the perfect resource for tinkerers, creative artists, roboticists, 3D designers, wood workers, startups, product development, DIY projects, mad scientists, evil geniuses and all who aspire to learn more.
• A makerspace combines manufacturing equipment, community, and education for the purposes of enabling community members to design, prototype and create manufactured works that wouldn't be possible to create with the resources available to individuals working alone.
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• Some examples of other Makerspaces are:
  

  Artisan's Asylum Dallas Makerspace Factur Makerspace Milwaukee Makerspace 757 Makerspace SLO Makerspace Cincinnati Makerspace Rockford Makerspace Longhorn Makerspace Makerspace Charlotte

  - Somerville, MA - Carrollton, TX - Orlando, FL - Milwaukee, WI - Norfolk, VA - San Luis Obispo, CA - Cincinnati Public Library - Rockford, IL - Austin, TX - Charlotte, NC

Why build one?

• IT IS PRICELESS ...
  • to steer a young person away from the street and drugs
  • to give them a place to go where they have no choice but to learn and have fun
  • to guide teens toward thoughts of art, science, engineering and technology
• To empower anyone with the facilities to imagine, invent and create
• To provide a place for project and prototype collaboration for startups
• Need to build something for your home or office but just don't have the tools or space to do it?
  A Makerspace is the perfect facility to do just that.
• Need to hold a meeting outside of work?
  Reserve the A/V equipped area at a Makerspace.
• Need to order project materials or something large but can't be home for delivery?
  Let a Makerspace receive the materials or item for you.

Want to help us grow this Makerspace?

• You can donate using PayPal - anything helps!
  
  
  
• If you can't make a monetary donation, any furniture, equipment or raw materials would be greatly appreciated.
  
• You are also welcome to lend a hand adding new features!