What's Included?

Memberships and Day Passes provide you with access to the tools and space to create (almost) anything! Whether you are an artist, engineer, designer, educator, inventor, student or hobbyist - this space will help cultivate your creativity by learning new skills, experimenting with new techniques, and collaborating with others to level up your work. 

 

What's included? 

Access to 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Vinyl Cutters, Sewing Machines, Soldering Station, Sublimation Printer, Heat Presses, Metal Stamping Tools Hand Tools, Workstations with design software, and much more!  

 

What's NOT included? 

Machines require constant maintenance and upkeep - not all tools/machines will always be available if they are under repair or out of service. Membership does not include immediate access to any single piece of equipment. The machines are first come first served. You will have to wait for the next available time. The general rule is members can use a machine for up to 3-hour slots and should yield the machine if someone else is waiting. If an educational program or special event is using the equipment or common spaces, they will be unavailable for general use until after the educational program or special event concludes. A shared calendar will help you navigate the schedule and plan accordingly. 
 

Materials - If your project requires wood, plastic sheets, etc. You need to bring those or purchase them from Makers Mix. You may inquire about scrap materials for testing. Note that for digital fabrication equipment like 3D printers we provide grey, if you want other colors or specialty effects, you must provide the manufacturer's filament (i.e. MakerBot Filament for MakerBot Printer) If you choose to experiment with 3rd party materials, you must also provide your own extruder. 

 

Consumables - We supply blades, cutting mats and many other consumables. However, you may want to provide your own for the best results with most machines.  

 

Service/Labor- While collaboration is highly encouraged – Makers Mix does not have the staff available to help you design a custom thing, teach you how to make X, Y, or Z etc. If you want someone to design something for you, you will have to get a quote from them and pay them for their services - whether it be one of our staff, a volunteer, or another member. If you have not taken the laser cutter class or the 3D printing class, etc. You will need to pay a fee of $30/hr. To have an employee program the equipment for your project. 

 

Storage - While you can request a "Parking Pass" for projects in progress for up to 2 Days at a time when space is available, you will have to pay a storage fee for things you want to leave at the space more permanently. Consult with a staff member about your storage needs or renting a locker. 

 

Member Responsibilities 

Makers Mix is not a spectator sport. Since this space is shared with many different people, we all have a role to play to ensure a safe and efficient working environment for all.  

 

Safety - All members in the space must wear the appropriate protective equipment for the activity they are doing, including but not limited to: Eye protection, Hearing protection, Masks, gloves, etc. If in doubt, ask a staff member. If you do not feel confident using a tool or machine, ask a staff member to show you its basic and safe operation. See someone misusing a tool or not practicing safety protocols? Have them stop immediately and contact a staff member. Member access could extend beyond regular business hours - this means there is "no lifeguard on duty" and members operate at their own risk. 

  

Courtesy - Loud Conversation or Music? Take the chat outside or wear headphones. It's great to be social but please don't interrupt folks trying to finish a project. Make sure your words and your actions are respectful of everyone at Maker Space. We are an inclusive and safe space and there will be zero tolerance for bullying/harassment of any kind. Asking lots of folks for their ideas or help? make sure they are not deep into another project. And if their contribution is critical to your project, consider contracting their services!  

 

 

Stewardship - Did you just work on a project that made the space dusty or dirty? Clean up the mess! There are brooms and mops available for your use. Did your project create a lot of trash that doesn't fit in the receptacle inside? Ask for access to the dumpster and you'll get a cart to help move the waste.  

 

Membership is a privilege. Members not adhering to our safety, inclusion, and stewardship responsibilities will be given up to 3 warnings. If problems persist, management can and will ask you to exit the premises immediately, temporarily suspend, or even permanently rescind your membership when appropriate.