Before becoming a member, we invite you to tour the STEAMSHOP makerspace to learn about the tools, equipment, and vibrant community resources we have to offer. Tours provide an essential first look at our layout, capabilities, and safety protocols, helping you understand how to best utilize the space for your personal, academic, or professional creative projects.
Safety and accessibility are our highest priorities. Please note that children under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while in the space to ensure proper supervision. Once you become a member, you will enjoy unlimited access to our hand tools and non-timed fabrication equipment during standard operating hours.
However, access to our advanced and high-powered machinery comes with age and training requirements to maintain a secure environment for everyone. Certain industrial machinery—including our ShopBot CNC, welders, table saws, and fiber laser—requires operators to be at least 18 years old or may be subject to strict limited-use restrictions. Furthermore, specialized training, safety assessments, and formal staff clearance are strictly required before anyone is permitted to operate any of our advanced equipment. These badging sessions ensure that all members possess the foundational technical knowledge and safety awareness needed to handle industrial gear confidently and without risk to themselves or the machinery.
To keep the makerspace running smoothly and efficiently for our entire community, scheduling is key. Please make reservations well in advance for our high-demand, timed equipment—such as our larger format laser cutters and ShopBot CNC Router—to ensure they are open, prepped, and available immediately upon your arrival. We look forward to welcoming you to the STEAMSHOP, helping you build your technical skill set, and supporting your workflow from initial digital design to final physical fabrication.
Price:
$85.00