What we’re about
MAKE Roanoke is a non-profit makerspace in Roanoke, VA. MAKE Roanoke is entirely led and run by volunteers. We are located at 128 Albemarle Ave SE, B, Roanoke VA 24013. We don't have standard open hours, but instead give our membership key fobs to access the space whenever suits them.
Mission Statement
MAKE Roanoke exists to promote knowledge, skill, and creativity in science, technology, crafts, and the arts. We strive to foster these values in an inclusive and safe environment. To these ends, MAKE Roanoke shall provide the following:
- An inclusive and collegial social framework for members to inspire and collaborate with others of similar interests;
- A maintained communal space providing safe access to tools and supplies for projects; and
- Events to promote education and collaboration between members and the greater Roanoke community.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Space Improvement DayMAKE Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
MAKE Roanoke hosts Space Improvement Days on the last Saturday of every month!
Come volunteer your time to improve our community makerspace. Space Improvement Days are for any and all projects to improve our space from cleaning, to painting walls, to repairing plumbing, to sewing window dressings. No personal projects may be worked on at the shop on Space Improvement Days.
Volunteers must have a signed waiver on file, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and their waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Space Improvement July 2025
Top Priority- Install Cameras (Replacing by the classroom, fiber arts area, and maybe garage)
- Hang Fire Extinguisher sign in Metal Shop
- Fix the exterior door (the highest priority)
- Work on diagnosing the power issue in the common area
- Install Temporary Heat Alarms (battery powered)
High Priority
- More Temporary Lighting hanging
Medium Priority
- Cleaning Checklist (https://mkroa.org/clean)
- Make the awning
- Install cleats on window-shade windows
- Hang the Octopus
- Hang countertop around sink
Please note that MAKE Roanoke is an active workshop:
- All participants must have a signed waiver on file. If the participant is a minor, the waiver must be signed by a parent or court-appointed legal guardian. Fill out your waiver ahead of time here
- Children who are not participating in the event are not permitted in the space.
- Closed toed shoes are required in the space at all times by everyone, regardless of age or participation in an event. No sandals, crocs, or bare feet.
- You may be asked to remove or tuck in dangling jewelry, lanyards, etc for safety.
- Depending on the activity, other dress code rules may apply.
- Community Cosplay WorkdayMAKE Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Join fellow cosplayers for a collaborative day to work on projects together. All fandoms welcome! This event is open to the community - you do not need to be a MAKE Roanoke member to attend.
We will provide basic tools (needle, thread, scissors, glue, etc.), but feel free to bring your own specialty tools to work on your project.
Use of MAKE Roanoke equipment (sewing machines, 3D printers, etc.) requires membership and prior tool certification.Please note that MAKE Roanoke is an active workshop:
- All participants must have a signed waiver on file. If the participant is a minor, the wavier must be signed by a parent or court-appointed legal guardian. Fill out your waiver ahead of time here.
- Closed toed shoes are required in the space at all times by everyone, regardless of age or participation in an event. No sandals, crocs, or bare feet.
- You may be asked to remove or tuck in dangling jewelry, lanyards, etc. for safety.
- Depending on the activity, other dress code rules may apply.
- General Orientations for New and Prospective MembersMAKE Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
New Members of MAKE Roanoke are required to attend a General Orientation. RSVP below to save your slot. Orientation will start promptly at 8PM
Memberships will cost $50/mo and get you access to the space via a keyfob for all the equipment that you're trained on. Find out more about MAKE Roanoke Membership here
Click here to see the current list of MAKE Roanoke's equipment
The Orientations will consist of a tour showcasing what MAKE Roanoke has to offer, a video explaining our rules and procedures, a briefer tour highlighting safety equipment, and then time for Q&A and signing up for memberships.
Please note that additional shop-level orientations and tool-level training are required to use most tools.
You do not have to sign up for a membership, if you want to just take the tour and/or orientation to learn more, that's very welcome!
Please note that MAKE Roanoke is an active workshop:
- All participants must have a signed waiver on file. If the participant is a minor, the waiver must be signed by a parent or court-appointed legal guardian.
- Children who are not participating in the event are not permitted in the space.
- Closed toed shoes are required in the space at all times by everyone, regardless of age or participation in an event. No sandals, crocs, or bare feet.
- You may be asked to remove or tuck in dangling jewelry, lanyards, etc for safety.
- Depending on the activity, other dress code rules may apply.
