MAKE Roanoke

Welcome to MAKE Roanoke. We are a non-profit community makerspace in Roanoke, VA featuring a wood shop, metal shop, fiber arts studio, 3D printing, laser cutting, and electronics lab. We are a community-based organization run entirely by volunteers.

What is a Makerspace?

A makerspace is a community-oriented workspace where people can come together to create, learn, and share. MAKE Roanoke has a wide range of tools and equipment available for use, including 3D printers, woodworking tools, electronics equipment, metal working tools, and sewing machines.

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From classes and maker minis to maker meetups, stay in the know about what's happening at MAKE Roanoke

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Learn about MAKE Roanoke's story, organization, and the team of volunteers that run it.

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UPCOMING EVENTS.

General Orientations & Space Tours for New & Prospective Members
Mon, May 18
MAKE Roanoke
Come learn about MAKE Roanoke by taking a tour of Roanoke's own non-profit makerspace and staying for the General Orientation! General Orientations are required for membership.
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Maker Mini: Spoon Carving
Wed, May 20
MAKE Roanoke
In this short class, students will utilize carving knives and electric sanders to carve their very own wooden spoon by hand. They will also learn the basics of wood carving.
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Bite-Size Charity for MAKE Roanoke at Blaze Pizza
Thu, May 21
Blaze Pizza
MAKE Roanoke is hosting a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza near Tanglewood Mall on Thursday, May 21 from 5-9 PM!
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Creating Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) with Affinity
Sat, May 23
MAKE Roanoke
Come learn about Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) in this class at MAKE Roanoke using the free software Affinity!
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MAKE Roanoke Maker Meetup and Show & Tell | Open to the Public
Thu, May 28
MAKE Roanoke
Join us at MAKE Roanoke for our monthly Maker Meetup with Show & Tell on the fourth Thursday of each month at our location: 128 Albemarle Ave SE, Unit B in Roanoke!
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Intro to Bookbinding: Hardcover Pamphlet
Fri, May 29
MAKE Roanoke
Join us at MAKE Roanoke to learn about the basics of bookbinding!
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General Orientations & Space Tours for New & Prospective Members
Sat, May 30
MAKE Roanoke
Come learn about MAKE Roanoke by taking a tour of Roanoke's own non-profit makerspace and staying for the General Orientation! General Orientations are required for membership.
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Space Improvement Day
Sat, May 30
MAKE Roanoke
MAKE Roanoke hosts Space Improvement Days on the last Saturday of every month! Come volunteer your time to improve our community makerspace.
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Make a Picture Frame Class
Sun, May 31
MAKE Roanoke
Come to MAKE Roanoke and build your very own Picture Frame in this class taught by Matt Brown!
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General Orientations & Space Tours for New & Prospective Members
Mon, Jun 01
MAKE Roanoke
Come learn about MAKE Roanoke by taking a tour of Roanoke's own non-profit makerspace and staying for the General Orientation! General Orientations are required for membership.
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