I started with this group about 3 years ago. They were very welcoming and eager to help me learn. I…read moreknew nothing about 3D printing and other computer controlled devices. Since then I have refurbished a large CNC router, and am now I'm on a project building a laser engraver. Very affordable, even at the highest membership level. Don't expect a fancy makerspace with all of their fees. This is a large group of friends pooling their resources and figuring out how to build the crazy ideas in their heads. The photos are of the space and things I created there (with help!)

The best part is the people. I know that sounds hackneyed, but where else will you go to find help…read moreor give help to others on projects? People talented in coding, woodworking, metalworking, sewing, electronics, etc. Several 3D printers, power tools, a couple of CNC carvers, large drill press, chop saws, sewing machine, etc. The entrance is around back of the building just off the parking lot. Parking is free after 5pm and on weekends. Open House on Thursday evenings. Look to their meetup page for the schedule. https://www.meetup.com/olymega/

Really incredible place to get access to any of a myriad of machines that the average person would…read moreotherwise have a hard time getting access to (laser cutters, CNC machines, 3D printers) - and the new ceramics studio is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than any of the surrounding studios in Seattle. The members and staff have been very friendly and welcoming - definitely recommend.

My brother paid $125 for a month membership so I could get some familiarity with 3D printing…read more Attended new member orientation on one of my days off. After that, no instructors were available to teach on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Uncertified members are not allowed to use 3D printers unsupervised. Certifications are only done on Sundays (one of my work days). Jeremy Hanson replied that for a $50 fee, an instructor could come in on one of my days off from work. On the last day of my work week, I had to isolate due to Covid Omicron. When my doctor cleared me to return to work, I followed up with Jeremy but got no response to either of 2 e-mails I sent. I also contacted contact@seattlemakers.org and got no response. I can't say I'd recommend this place to anyone.

ALTSpace is a hidden gem. While not as large as some other maker spaces I've been to, the…read morefunctionality offered by ALTSpace might surprise you. Sure they only have one 3d printer, but did you know about the industrial sewing machines, the panoply of woodworking tools or the packed micro metal shop? All the tools are owned/donated by the members who needed space for their craft, so the capabilities are quite diverse. The facility is very member oriented and they'll work with you to configure the space for your craft or process. There is a basic membership option for $75/month which lets you use the tools and public areas. Higher-tier members can opt to set up a private desk. ALTSpace was founded by burners and is now associated with Ignition Northwest, so Burning Man culture is widely practiced (look up "Burning Man's 10 principles"). Members share tools and knowledge as well as consumables and materials (not wantonly, of course, private bins are available), clean up after themselves ("leave no trace"), and generally value self-expression and community involvement. If you have a small-to-medium sized project or need a centrally located space to practice your craft I highly recommend giving Air Light Time and Space a look.

From the owner: We are a member-oriented art and maker space.read more

This is an amazing facility for all sorts of arts and crafts. From textile weaving to 3D printing…read moreand from cooking skills to woodworking this place has it all. And, they have instruction.

The barn is a very innovative, creative environment for creatives, or those who strive to be. We…read moreattended their bazar, which I honestly thought would have a wider selection of arts, but still didn't disappoint. The barn primarily functions as an educational space for so many technical and artistic skills, it's a great addition to the community. But if you're looking for a great maker's bazar, you can skip theirs.

Makerspace everywhere is amazing! But a 24-hour Makerspace! This is such an amazing resource for…read morethe community!

This is an amazingly well-equipped _nonprofit_ maker space. I drive all the way from Redmond to…read moremake stuff. Before I get into the stuff, I want to point out that the greatest strength of the place is that it's a community. I'm a regular member, and in awe at the work that the volunteers do to make it great for everyone. I try to do my part too. Most of the good stuff is for members only, but they also have regular classes that are open to non-members. Membership covers rent on the space, use and maintenance of equipment, and lots of basic supplies. It's well-equipped enough for advanced makers, and supportive and welcoming enough for newbies. Here's my descriptive tour: The space is in a building with businesses on the ground floor, and apartments above. The front door leads past some salons. The door to the space is on the left near the end of the hall. To get in, members use an RFID key; visitors are let in by a member or just walk in on open house days. There's a large multi-purpose room with big tables and lots of tools and supplies along the walls. The biggest tool in the room is a heavy duty sewing machine; I think it can stitch through leather. There's a door to a deck where members can do outdoor work. The front room opens into a lounge area with more tables and quite a few bookshelves full of books and board games. In the hall, there's a space for members' lockers. Just beyond that is the wood shop, which has all sorts of useful hand tools and power tools. There's a large CNC milling machine that I really want to learn how to use. There's a cool dust-removal system. About the only wood shop tool that I can think of that's absent is a lathe. There's a bathroom with a cool light fixture and the necessary facilities. Around a corner, there's a space for some typical office equipment. Opposite, the 3D printing room has enough filament 3D printers that I've never heard of all of them being busy or out of service at once. There's a resin 3D printer that builds layers through a high-resolution optical process, inside a booth that contains the fumes well enough that its weird smells are imperceptible through the rest of the space. There's a 3D scanner that I want to try out. (Unlike most stuff at the space, 3D printers have a per-hour cost to use, which covers filament and maintenance.) Next is the electronics room. I don't know much about the stuff in there, but every time I've asked about something electronic, someone has told me, "Yeah, we have that." People make cool robot stuff there. The fiber arts room has a computer embroidery machine that I'm looking forward to making stuff with. There's a projection system for cutting fabric from projected digital patterns (instead of old-fashioned tissue paper patterns). There's a lot of other sewing equipment, and stuff for other fiber arts, such as knitting. Across from the fiber arts room is a kitchen, more like an office break room than a full-featured kitchen, but great for making tea or coffee, or warming up snacks from the Safeway across the street. Around another corner is the laser room. It has a Mira 9, a fast, powerful laser cutter with a large workspace (two by three feet). There's also a Glowforge, a desktop sized laser cutter. (Laser cutters have an hourly fee because they're maintenance is expensive.) Finally, there's the Wazer room. What'a Wazer? It's a waterjet cutting machine, which can cut through metal, ceramic, glass, possibly even kryptonite. It uses water at extremely high pressure, with a slurry of garnet abrasive. I want to learn to use it! (It has a fee because maintenance and the garnet are expensive.) The Wazer room opens to a small deck. About the only maker department that isn't well covered is metalworking. A _few_ of the woodworking tools can also be used on metal, the Wazer can cut metal, and the Dremel in the craft zone can be used on metal. But if you want to do welding, forging, heavy-duty bending, casting, and so forth, there aren't a lot of options in metro Seattle. It's also not a ceramics shop. I've been a member for quite a while, which is about as strong an endorsement as I can offer.

Bellevue Library Makerspace was one of a small handful of places I visited regularly when I was…read moreunemployed and looking for something interesting and productive to do. Their programs are free for library card holders and parking is free too. I took a workshop on how to properly set up a sewing machine with one of the staff members Andrew, and walked out feeling pretty confident about my budding crafting journey. There's also independent study hours where you can work on things on your own using their equipment. That's what I call balling on a budget, as a lifelong learner!

The Fishbowl is an amazing space for co creating with other artist and participating in workshops,…read morefigure drawing, open mic nights, community activities, and makers markets! It allows for local artists to grow and collaborate with one another. The Fishbowl is also the finding group for the Uptown artwalk. The space has been so welcoming and I love coming here to meet with other artists! I've made some great friends! I highly recommend checking out the space wether your looking for a studio or just looking to hang out with other artists!