When was the last time you did something for the first time?

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    Become A Member

    Get access to our 28,000 square foot makerspace 7 days a week from 10am - 10pm and make whatever you can imagine.  Safety training is required, and available to members at a deep discount. Each class unlocks access to more tools as your skills grow.

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    Take A Class

    Learn how to use our equipment, make a project with expert guidance, or hone your skills. Try something new! The possibilities are endless.

  • Youth Programs

    Give your kids hands-on experiences that captivate curiosity, ignite their creativity, and cultivate essential problem-solving skills that will shape their future success. After school and home school programs and week-long camps.

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    Teambuilding

    Hold your next team building event at Silicon Valley’s Premier Makerspace! Build your own combat robots, solder your own “neon” light, learn to make a pen on our wood lathes - the possibilities are endless!

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    Private Events

    Spend your special occasion building toys, making your own jewelry, leathercrafting, making stained glass and more!

Our memberships are based on a recurring monthly fee, providing members with makerspace access 7 days a week from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

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Hobbyist

Full shop access for $160/month. Includes woodshop, welding, machine shop, 3d printers, laser cutters, sewing studio, electronics lab and more.

Join
  • After taking the appropriate safety training courses (at a 30% discount for members) you'll gain access to:

    Woodshop - Jointer, Planer, Table Saw, Lathes, Sanders, Band Saws, CNC Router, Drill Press Table and Handheld Routers

    Hot Shop - MIG, TIG, and Stick Welding, Handheld and CNC Plasma Cutters, Grinders,

    Machine Shop - Metal Mill and Metal Lathe

    Metal Shop - Band Saws, Roller, Stomp Shear, Finger Brake, Metal Punches

    Jewelry & Glass - Lampworking Torches and Stained Glass Tools

    Sewing Studio - Domestic and Industrial Sewing Machines and Sergers, Long Arm Quilting Machine, CNC Embroidery Machine

    Electronics Lab - Soldering Stations and Bench Tools

    3D Printing Lab - Prusa Mk3s and Prusa XL FDM printers, Form 3 Resin Printer

    Laser Cutters - 100 Watt and 45 Watt, XTool Metal Lasers

  • Your membership is billed monthly, the day of the month is based on your join day.

    You can also sign up annually.

  • Reserve your spot on select tools ahead of time, so you can make the most of your time in the shop.

  • Members receive a 30% discount on all Equipment Training Classes and 10% off our Workshops.

  • Add a spouse or child from your household for just $50 a month.

  • 16 and up. Family Add-On members may start at age 10, restrictions apply.

Hobbyist Family

Hobbyist memberships for two family members for $210/month. Additional family members can be added for $50/month.

Join as Family
  • After taking the appropriate safety training courses (at a 30% discount for members) you'll gain access to:

    Woodshop - Jointer, Planer, Table Saw, Lathes, Sanders, Band Saws, CNC Router, Drill Press Table and Handheld Routers

    Hot Shop - MIG, TIG, and Stick Welding, Handheld and CNC Plasma Cutters, Grinders,

    Machine Shop - Metal Mill and Metal Lathe

    Metal Shop - Band Saws, Roller, Stomp Shear, Finger Brake, Metal Punches

    Jewelry & Glass - Lampworking Torches and Stained Glass Tools

    Sewing Studio - Domestic and Industrial Sewing Machines and Sergers, Long Arm Quilting Machine, CNC Embroidery Machine

    Electronics Lab - Soldering Stations and Bench Tools

    3D Printing Lab - Prusa Mk3s and Prusa XL FDM printers, Form 3 Resin Printer

    Laser Cutters - 100 Watt and 45 Watt, XTool Metal Lasers

  • Your membership is billed monthly, the day of the month is based on your join day.

  • Reserve your spot on select tools ahead of time, so you can make the most of your time in the shop.

  • Members receive a 30% discount on all Equipment Training Classes and 10% off our Workshops.

  • Add a spouse or child from your household for just $50 a month.

  • For this self-serve option, both members must be 16 or older. To add a younger family member (ages 10+), contact us to set up a Family Add-On.

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Education

Discounted $100/month memberships for Full-Time Students and K-12 Teachers. Student and Teacher memberships have the same benefits as our Hobbyist membership.

Full-Time Student
K-12 Teacher
  • After taking the appropriate safety training courses (at a 30% discount for members) you'll gain access to:

    Woodshop - Jointer, Planer, Table Saw, Lathes, Sanders, Band Saws, CNC Router, Drill Press Table and Handheld Routers

    Hot Shop - MIG, TIG, and Stick Welding, Handheld and CNC Plasma Cutters, Grinders,

    Machine Shop - Metal Mill and Metal Lathe

    Metal Shop - Band Saws, Roller, Stomp Shear, Finger Brake, Metal Punches

    Jewelry & Glass - Lampworking Torches and Stained Glass Tools

    Sewing Studio - Domestic and Industrial Sewing Machines and Sergers, Long Arm Quilting Machine, CNC Embroidery Machine

    Electronics Lab - Soldering Stations and Bench Tools

    3D Printing Lab - Prusa Mk3s and Prusa XL FDM printers, Form 3 Resin Printer

    Laser Cutters - 100 Watt and 45 Watt, XTool Metal Lasers

  • Your membership is billed monthly, the day of the month is based on your join day.

  • Reserve your spot on select tools ahead of time, so you can make the most of your time in the shop.

  • Members receive a 30% discount on all Equipment Training Classes and 10% off our Workshops.

  • Students ages 16 and up who are enrolled full time are eligible for the student rate. Current student ID required.

    K-12 Teachers at public, private, and charter schools are eligible for the discounted rate.

  • 16 and up.

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Limited

Basic tool access for $75/month. Includes 3D printers, sewing studio, electronics lab and clean space.

Join as Limited
  • After taking the appropriate safety training courses (at a 30% discount for members) you'll gain access to:

    3D Printing Lab - Prusa Mk3s, Prusa XL FDM printers, Form 3 resin printer

    Sign Making - CNC Vinyl Cutter

    Electronics Lab - Soldering Stations and Bench Tools

    Sewing Studio (Limited) - Long Arm Quilting Machine, Domestic and Industrial Sewing Machines and Sergers

  • Your membership is billed monthly, the day of the month is based on your join day.

  • Members receive a 30% discount on all Equipment Training Classes and 10% off our Workshops.

  • 16 and up.

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What is a Makerspace?

 A makerspace is a multi-media workshop where community members can unleash their creativity using top-notch tools and equipment to bring their visions to life!  We have everything you need to make anything you can imagine; we house an array of small and large-scale machines that might not fit within your home, and we provide comprehensive training at reasonable prices to ensure their safe and effective usage. Our friendly and experienced team is readily available to offer guidance whenever needed.   Plus, we offer a selection of materials for purchase, ensuring you have everything required to see your project through to completion. Join us and turn your ideas into reality!  

Visit Us

Come check out our 28,000 square foot facility located in 1330 Orleans Drive in Sunnyvale, CA near 237 and Caribbean Drive. We’re open 7 days a week. Pop in to say hi, or schedule a full tour of our workshop below.

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Hours of Operation

10:00 am - 10:00 pm, 7 Days a week

Closed for the Following Holidays:

New Year's Day 
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day 
Christmas Day

Open New Year's Eve 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

 

Donate to Support Maker Education

Maker Nexus is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We help makers of all ages develop their skills with practical hands-on experience, but we rely on the community for monetary support. Donations to Maker Nexus are tax deductible.

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