About us
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## Welcome to the Orange County Makers Foundation Meetup Group!
We’re a community-powered group dedicated to inspiring curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning for makers of all ages and skill levels. As part of the Orange County Makers Foundation, our mission is to promote STEAM and STEM education, expand access to tools and maker skills, and build a supportive environment where anyone can learn, build, and innovate.
Whether you’re a seasoned engineer, a weekend tinkerer, an artist exploring new mediums, or a student discovering the world of making for the first time — you’re welcome here.
### What We Do
🔧 Hands-On Workshops & Skill Building
Learn and practice maker skills including 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, and more.
🧪 STEAM & STEM Education
Events designed to spark creativity in learners of all ages — from kids to lifelong learners — with fun and accessible project-based learning.
🤝 Social & Professional Networking
Connect with local makers, educators, engineers, artists, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals who share your curiosity and passion.
🛠 Exploring New Technologies
Get introduced to emerging tools and innovations in the maker world — new woodworking equipment, digital fabrication tools, workshops on hardware prototyping, and beyond.
🌐 Community Projects & Collaboration
Join group builds, community impact projects, and collaborative events that bring makers together to solve problems and create something meaningful.
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If you enjoy building things, learning new skills, exchanging ideas, or simply being part of a creative community, this is the place for you.
Join us, make with us, and help us build a stronger maker community in Orange County!
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📅 A description for your first event
📣 A positioning tagline or mission statement
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