To become a member, you must:
Dues for each month must be paid by the 15th of the preceding month. For example, April dues should be paid by March 15th. Online payments through the Makersmiths website ensure timely and automated processing of membership dues but dues may also be paid by delivering a check payable to Makersmiths Membership mailbox. Members who fail to pay their dues by the deadline are granted one 30-day grace period before their membership is deactivated. Currently available plans are:
Member Type | Monthly FeeMontM | 6-Months66 | 12-Months |
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Full | $100$100 | $500 | $1000 |
Associate | $50 | $250 | $500 |
Associates do not get a key, but can use the space and tools when other members are available and in the space.
Access to the Space to work on projects either on your own or in collaboration with other Members.
Permission to bring guests, limited to 3, who shall remain under the control of the Member.
The Member accepts full responsibility for any of their guests’ actions.
Use of all community tools and equipment within the space, subject to restrictions applicable to specific tools as noted in the Space.
Reduced fees to certain workshops and events (not including the cost of parts, supplies, etc.).
Makersmiths does NOT generally supply consumables such as material for your project, nails, glue, 3D printer medium, etc There may be some left behind and appropriately marked by other members, but please respect the rules associated with this equipment. Pay it forward.
A membership shall terminate if any of the following events happen:
Each room/shop can have its own rules, as per the “room steward”. Each room should have the room steward’s name listed. Woodshop, metal shop, etc for example, will have own rules, and additional required training.
Active Committees:
Inactive Committees:
Proposed Committees:
Storage: Currently there are a limited number of small “cubby” boxes available on a first-come, first serve basis, based on membership #/seniority. Additional storage may be able to be arranged at our offsite storage locker for an additional fee.