About us
MAKE Roanoke is a non-profit makerspace in Roanoke, VA. MAKE Roanoke is entirely led and run by volunteers. We are located at 128 Albemarle Ave SE, B, Roanoke VA 24013. We don't have standard open hours, but instead give our membership key fobs to access the space whenever suits them.
Mission Statement
MAKE Roanoke exists to promote knowledge, skill, and creativity in science, technology, crafts, and the arts. We strive to foster these values in an inclusive and safe environment. To these ends, MAKE Roanoke shall provide the following:
- An inclusive and collegial social framework for members to inspire and collaborate with others of similar interests;
- A maintained communal space providing safe access to tools and supplies for projects; and
- Events to promote education and collaboration between members and the greater Roanoke community.
Upcoming events
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Daisy Art Parade Build Day
MAKE Roanoke, 128 Albemarle Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, USMAKE Roanoke is thrilled to be participating in the Daisy Art Parade again this year! For those who don't know, the Daisy Art Parade is a parade in Roanoke of giant puppets that people in our community make! All puppets must be man-powered (IE no cars towing them!) and using recycled material is highly encouraged. This year the parade is on May 9 and is held in conjunction with a Carnival! You can learn more about the parade here.
This build day will focus on refurbishing the Octopus Puppet to prepare him for the parade!
This can include painting, repair of tentacles, and new objectsWe are also looking for people to make small prizes for our Foil Boat Engineering Carnival Game. Think small 3D Printed trinkets, crocheted hackey sacks, etc. Things for kids but also things for adults!
End goals for the WHOLE project:
- Update and repair the octopus for reuse. This can include painting, repair of tentacles, and new objects
- Have a Foil Boat Carnival Game with prizes awarded! I would like to have a set of prizes from each shop, if possible, with separate prizes for Adult and Child categories (also need to figure out age brackets)
- Prize ideas include yarn/marble fidgets, 3D printed toys, resin printed bit holders, cutting boards, etc.
- We would like to have a MAKE Roanoke (and any volunteers, no need to be a member) day where we all compete to see what kind of “goal/prize criteria” we need to have for the event day.
Please note that MAKE Roanoke is an active workshop:
- All participants must have a signed waiver on file. If the participant is a minor, the waiver must be signed by a parent or court-appointed legal guardian. Waivers can be filled out ahead of time at https://mkroa.org/waiver
- Children who are not participating in the event are not permitted in the space.
- Closed toed shoes are required in the space at all times by everyone, regardless of age or participation in an event. No sandals, crocs, or bare feet.
- You may be asked to remove or tuck in dangling jewelry, lanyards, etc for safety.
- Depending on the activity, other dress code rules may apply.
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General Orientations & Space Tours for New & Prospective Members
MAKE Roanoke, 128 Albemarle Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, USCome 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. The tours start promptly at 8pm.
Memberships cost $50/mo and get you 24/7 access to the space via a keyfob for all the equipment that you're trained on. Find out more about MAKE Roanoke Membership here
The Orientations will consist of a tour showcasing what MAKE Roanoke has to offer, a video explaining our rules and procedures, a briefer tour highlighting safety equipment, and then time for Q&A and signing up for memberships.
Please note that additional shop-level orientations and tool-level training are required to use most tools.
You do not have to sign up for a membership, if you want to just take the tour and/or orientation to learn more, that's very welcome!
Please note that MAKE Roanoke is an active workshop:- Children who are not participating in the event are not permitted in the space.
- Closed toed shoes are required in the space at all times by everyone, regardless of age or participation in an event. No sandals, crocs, or bare feet.
- You may be asked to remove or tuck in dangling jewelry, lanyards, etc for safety.
- Depending on the activity, other dress code rules may apply.
2 attendees- $20.00
MEMBERS ONLY: Intro to Laser Engraving
MAKE Roanoke, 128 Albemarle Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, USMAKE Roanoke is thrilled to announce our very first laser engraving class! Come customize your very own slate coasters using our desktop 10W Diode Laser and the LightBurn software.
This class is for MAKE Roanoke members only. Learn more about MAKE Roanoke membership here. This class will count as Tool Certification for the Diode Laser.
This class is suitable for beginners and is recommended for ages 16 and up.
Students must bring a laptop with the LightBurn software already installed. It is also recommended to bring a separate computer mouse as it makes it much easier to navigate the software. You can download the software here: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/download-trial
Please note that MAKE Roanoke is an active workshop:
- All participants must have a signed waiver on file. If the participant is a minor, the waiver must be signed by a parent or court-appointed legal guardian. Waivers can be filled out ahead of time at https://mkroa.org/waiver
- Children who are not participating in the event are not permitted in the space.
- Closed toed shoes are required in the space at all times by everyone, regardless of age or participation in an event. No sandals, crocs, or bare feet.
- You may be asked to remove or tuck in dangling jewelry, lanyards, etc for safety.
- Depending on the activity, other dress code rules may apply.
7 attendees
Past events
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