About us
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
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General Orientations & Space Tours for New & Prospective Members
MAKE Roanoke, 128 Albemarle Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, USCome learn about MAKE Roanoke by taking a tour of Roanoke's own non-profit makerspace and staying for the General Orientation! General Orientations are required for membership. The tours start promptly at 8pm.
Memberships cost $50/mo and get you 24/7 access to the space via a keyfob for all the equipment that you're trained on. Find out more about MAKE Roanoke Membership here
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:- 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.
2 attendees
Intro to Oscilloscopes Maker Mini
MAKE Roanoke, 128 Albemarle Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, USJoin us at MAKE Roanoke for another FREE Maker Mini, this one about diagnosing electronics issues with Oscilloscopes!
This 1-hour workshop moves beyond the multimeter to show you how an oscilloscope actually "sees" electricity, particular alternating current (AC) waveforms. Through a live practical demonstration on a broken audio amplifier, you’ll learn to trace signals and pinpoint hardware failures.
This Mini is recommended for ages 14 and up, and is suitable for beginners. Basic circuit/electrical knowledge would be helpful, but is not required.
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. Waivers can be filled out ahead of time at https://mkroa.org/waiver
- 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.
16 attendees- $30.00
Intro to Laser Engraving
MAKE Roanoke, 128 Albemarle Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, USMAKE Roanoke is thrilled to offer this laser engraving class! Come customize your very own slate coasters using our desktop 10W Diode Laser and the LightBurn software.
Students must bring a laptop with the LightBurn software already installed. It is also recommended to bring a separate computer mouse as it makes it much easier to navigate the software. You can download the software here: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/download-trial
This class will count as Tool Certification for the Diode Laser for MAKE Roanoke Members.
This class is suitable for beginners and is recommended for ages 16 and up.
All materials, taxes, and fees are covered in the class price of $30. The discounted rate for MAKE Roanoke Members is $20. MAKE Roanoke members can also bring a guest at the discounted rate. Learn more about MAKE Roanoke membership at https://mkroa.org/membership.
Payment is taken at the door. We accept card (including tap-to-pay), cash, and PayPal.
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. Waivers can be filled out ahead of time at https://mkroa.org/waiver
- 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.
8 attendees 
MAKE Roanoke Hackathon
MAKE Roanoke, 128 Albemarle Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, USHelp us customize our open source membership management software! Learn how you can use Python and web technologies to help improve MAKE Roanoke (and makerspaces worldwide!) on your own computer. Then we'll work together to squash bugs and improve the software!
The first half of the event, attendees will set up the development environment for Member Matters (https://github.com/MakersOfSweden/MemberMatters/tree/dev) on their own computer. They will learn how to run their development version and how to make changes.
The second half will be spent on easy fixes and small features to get people started on Member Matters development, along with discussion about bigger future projects.
Attendees will need to bring their own laptop, and should be familiar with Python and/or web development. Member Matters uses Django and Quasar.
This event is recommended for ages 16+, and is open to the public. You do NOT need to be a MAKE Roanoke member to attend!
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. Waivers can be filled out ahead of time at https://mkroa.org/waiver
- 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.
6 attendees
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