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.
Continue ReadingWe’re revisiting Open Works to see how things have fared during their first year, and take a look at Baltimore’s makerspace Renaissance.
Continue ReadingSomeone wants to join your makerspace (Great!), how do you ensure that they understand your expectations and get them ready to use the space?
Continue ReadingOrdering and unboxing all your makerspace equipment is not as straightforward as you’d hope. Big items, deliveries, returns, freight…
Continue ReadingA makerspace is just a space without makers, so the right staff will need to know their way around the equipment and the community.
Continue ReadingHow will you reach the Makers in your local community to let them know about your Makerspace? Don’t forget marketing in your makerspace plans.
Continue ReadingHaving different pricing options for your makerspace let’s you attract “super users” while still retaining casual users.
Continue ReadingFrom safety courses to partnering with other schools to host classes to taking advantage of MOOCs, your makerspace has options for education.
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