Maker Nexus Makerspace

Craft* = Whatever “craft” means to you.

Work on your own creative project while socializing with other makers! Chat while your hands are busy and get inspired by what everyone else is working on. Bring your own project, tools, and materials. Drop in when you can, stay for as little or as long as you like.

What kind of project should you bring?

• Bring something you’re actively working on. It can be a traditional craft – or any other project you’re working on! At past events, we’ve had crochet, sorting, assembling, cross stitching, weaving, painting, cosplay, cutting, knitting, sewing, coloring, coding, tiling, and more. You can also just come to hang out and chat.
• Show and tell of completed projects are welcome. 🤗
• This event takes place in a the MN Event Room, which is an indoor conference room. Things that require masks, respirators, or heavy ventilation are not appropriate (e.g. sanding, aerosols, certain types of paints and glues, etc). We know those are part of the creative process, but they just don’t work in the space. Help keep our community safe!
• If your project might be considered messy (e.g. paint/glue), you’ll need to cover the table tops to protect them. Everyone is responsible for cleaning up their own space.

Note for non-members: Non-members are welcome! Just sign in at the front desk and get a badge when you arrive. You won't have access to the tools and materials at the makerspace (bring everything you need for your project) but you're welcome to take a tour of the makerspace and see what we're all about.

New to 3D printing? Veteran 3D printer? Need help troubleshooting your machine or want to help troubleshoot? Building a new printer? Learning 3D modelling? Just curious about what 3D printing is? Come join us for 3D Printing Thursdays!

Bring your printer if you want, share what you're working on or what you want to do, chat with other 3D printer users, tinker on the community 3D printers at Maker Nexus. This is a free-form meeting and will be guided by what participants want to discuss. If there is enough interest for specific focus groups (builders nights, modelling tutorials, etc.) then we'll add sessions focused on that.

Open to the public. No makerspace membership is required.
Please check in at the front desk when you arrive.

Join us at Maker Nexus for board games and socializing! Bring a game to share or use one of the many we keep on hand. Meet your fellow makers and gamers!
No cost, but a donation to support the makerspace is greatly appreciated.

New Members, Seasoned Members, or Prospective Members, join us for an introduction to membership at Maker Nexus and get all your questions answered. We will cover:

• How Maker Nexus is organized
• Using the makerspace - tips and tricks to get the most out of your membership
• Our systems
• Where to get help when you need it
• Volunteering

New Member Orientations are offered monthly at no charge and open to anyone who wants to attend. Registration is appreciated, but not required and you may bring a guest or two.

There is the option of a full tour following the orientation if you'd like an opportunity to see all the equipment we have to use!