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

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!

Giant shared woodworking shop with many fun machines and tools. Lathes, CNCs, routers, sanders,…read moreplaners, jointers, saws galore, all the things. There's even free scrap wood, a lending library, and a bandsaw big enough to resaw a coffin. Free parking and plumbing, plus everything you need to make some sawdust.

Isgood is as good as one can get in Seattle for a woodshop space where you can build to your…read moreImagination. Reading the other reviews makes me laugh. John (the previous owner). Was true to his name, Blunt, he had a way of doing things that was direct and was not flexible. Sadly he recently passed. Andy took over and is a great guy and very patient. Don't let the older reviews keep you from visiting.

Very helpful staff and there is an extensive supply of different tools for many projects.read more

The tool library in Capitol Hill is fully volunteer run in a Capitol Hill parking garage which is…read moreleant out but a neighboring church. The volunteers are SO kind and helpful! They are located in a central location in cap hill right off of pike street. They offer a huge range of tools from arts and crafts, culinary tools, lawn care items, and so much more! I highly recommend stopping by or donating your used tools to this place!

Seattle ReCreative is a cool place to browse for odds and ends that you need for your latest…read morecrafting venture. Need a few Scrabble tiles? This is the place. Want just enough Modge Podge to finish that decoupage project? Go here. Need some rubber stamps to make homemade cards or gift tags? Definitely go here! They have a big selection. The place is rather messy and hodgepodge and had an odd smell when I was there. If you're someone who likes their shopping experience to be clean, well-lit, and orderly, this ain't your joint. But it's fun to go through the shop to inspire yourself and see if any treasures call out to you. Some things were a great buy and some were not, so shop wisely. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and I support the reuse and upcycle mission of Seattle ReCreative, so I'll be back.

I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies,…read morestickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too.