Made in Baltimore: A Look at the First Year of Operating a Makerspace
We’re revisiting Open Works to see how things have fared during their first year, and take a look at Baltimore’s makerspace Renaissance.
Made in Baltimore
Made in Baltimore: Onboarding New Makerspace Members
Someone wants to join your makerspace (Great!), how do you ensure that they understand your expectations and get them ready to use the space?
Made in Baltimore: The Logistics of Unboxing Your Makerspace
Ordering and unboxing all your makerspace equipment is not as straightforward as you’d hope. Big items, deliveries, returns, freight…
Made in Baltimore: Staffing Your Makerspace
A makerspace is just a space without makers, so the right staff will need to know their way around the equipment and the community.
Made in Baltimore: Marketing Your Makerspace
How will you reach the Makers in your local community to let them know about your Makerspace? Don’t forget marketing in your makerspace plans.
Made in Baltimore: Pricing Your Memberships for Everyone in the Community
Having different pricing options for your makerspace let’s you attract “super users” while still retaining casual users.
Made in Baltimore: Makerspaces Offer Alternatives for Adult Education
From safety courses to partnering with other schools to host classes to taking advantage of MOOCs, your makerspace has options for education.
