Ever wanted to learn how to solder? Come learn through-hole soldering while assembling your very own Electronic D6 at this MAKE Roanoke Class on September 19! Register on our website! https://www.makeroanoke.org/event-details/learn-electronics-soldering-class
MAKE Roanoke hosts Virtual Maker Show & Tells on the Second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm on Google Meet! No sign-in is required to participate!
Come hang out with other makers of all crafts, learn about MAKE Roanoke's updates on our Makerspace in Roanoke, VA, and show off that cool project you've been working on!
These meetings are open to the public, all crafts and skill levels welcome! Feel free to just hang out as well! https://meet.google.com/fhk-vefw-xob
Don't miss out on our very first Stained Glass class at MAKE Roanoke! Students will assemble their own pre-cut glass project and learn how to cut straight and curved lines in glass! RSVP on the Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/315978486/
We have built a community of nearly 500 local makers of all crafts on our Discord Server, but know that Discord can be very intimidating to first time users! Come learn how to use Discord in general, but especially how to navigate MAKE Roanoke's Discord at our FREE Maker Mini on August 19 at 6:30 PM. RSVP on the Meetup Event! https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/315723654/ and join our discord here: https://mkroa.org/discord
Join us at MAKE Roanoke for our monthly Maker Meetup & Show and Tell on the fourth Thursday of each month at our location: 128 Albemarle Ave SE, B in Roanoke!
The evening starts with a brief slideshow sharing the latest updates about Roanoke's own non-profit community makerspace, including upcoming events, new tools, and member announcements. After the updates, we open the floor for "Maker Show and Tell" where anyone can showcase their creative projects--whether it's a 3D Print, a woodworking piece, electronics project, embroidery, or any other creative endeavor.
It's a welcoming space to connect with your fellow Roanoke makers, get inspired, collaborate, and share your passion for making!
These meetings are free and open to the public, you do not need to be a MAKE Roanoke Member to attend! https://www.makeroanoke.org/event-details/make-roanoke-maker-meetup-and-show-tell-open-to-the-public-2026-07-23-18-00
We're opening up this weekend's TIG Welding Class to the public! Don't miss your opportunity to learn how to TIG Weld in this class on July 12! Be sure to read the description thoroughly, there are specific PPE requirements. You can buy tickets on our website. https://www.makeroanoke.org/event-details/members-only-intro-to-tig-welding-6
Members: Check the MAKE Roanoke discord for a coupon code to get your Member Discount!
Antennae are all around: in every cellphone, every wifi device, every car. Have you ever been curious to know how they work? In this FREE one-hour class, we'll demystify the antenna! This class is open to the public, suitable for beginners, and recommended for ages 14+. Join us at MAKE Roanoke on August 6 at 6pm to learn all about the antenna! RSVP on the Meetup to save your spot! RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/315585822/
MAKE Roanoke hosts Virtual Maker Show & Tells on the Second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm on Google Meet! No sign-in is required to participate!
Come hang out with other makers of all crafts, learn about MAKE Roanoke's updates on our Makerspace in Roanoke, VA, and show off that cool project you've been working on!
These meetings are open to the public, all crafts and skill levels welcome! Feel free to just hang out as well! https://meet.google.com/fhk-vefw-xob
Join us at MAKE Roanoke for our monthly Maker Meetup & Show and Tell on the fourth Thursday of each month at our location: 128 Albemarle Ave SE, B in Roanoke!
The evening starts with a brief slideshow sharing the latest updates about Roanoke's own non-profit community makerspace, including upcoming events, new tools, and member announcements. After the updates, we open the floor for "Maker Show and Tell" where anyone can showcase their creative projects--whether it's a 3D Print, a woodworking piece, electronics project, embroidery, or any other creative endeavor.
It's a welcoming space to connect with your fellow Roanoke makers, get inspired, collaborate, and share your passion for making!
These meetings are free and open to the public, you do not need to be a MAKE Roanoke Member to attend!
Don't miss your chance to make your very own, one of a kind cutting board at MAKE Roanoke! This 2-day class (students MUST attend both days) is on July 18 and 19 from 10 AM-1 PM, and utilizes a variety of woodshop tools to make a unique wooden cutting board. Recommended for ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $65. https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/315300377/
MAKE Roanoke hosts Virtual Maker Show & Tells on the Second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm on Google Meet! No sign-in is required to participate!
Come hang out with other makers of all crafts, learn about MAKE Roanoke's updates on our Makerspace in Roanoke, VA, and show off that cool project you've been working on!
These meetings are open to the public, all crafts and skill levels welcome! Feel free to just hang out as well! https://meet.google.com/fhk-vefw-xob
We are pleased to offer another session in our series of FREE short classes we’re calling Maker Minis! This one is a How to Source Wood class on July 1 at 6pm
This class, taught by Matt Brown, will teach you the pros and cons of different ways to source lumber around Roanoke, VA. This class is recommended for people ages 12 and up. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This is open to the public, you do NOT need to be a MAKE Roanoke Member to attend!
In this mini class you will learn:
- Different ways to buy wood
- Different local places to source lumber
- What is a board foot and how to calculate how much wood to buy for your project
MAKE Roanoke is hosting a fundraiser at Taziki's Ivy Market on Saturday, June 13 from 4-9 PM!
Dine in at the Taziki's Ivy Market location and mention MAKE Roanoke, and a portion of your purchase will go directly to benefit our non-profit makerspace. You can also support us by ordering online at Tazikis.com or through the Taziki’s app. During checkout, simply select the "Spirit Night" pop-up to add it to your cart and ensure your order benefits our fundraiser night.
Members & Guests can grab their food to go and bring it to our Community Craft Night for some socializing and crafting with fellow MAKE Roanoke Members!
MAKE Roanoke has made $800 thanks to restaurant charity fundraisers like this one. We appreciate your support!!
MAKE Roanoke is hosting it's Quarterly Class Selection Meeting on June 1 from 6-7 PM where we'll be choosing classes for April, May, and June 2026!
This is your opportunity to suggest specific topics you're eager to learn or even propose a class you'd love to teach!
Can't make it? No worries, share your most wanted class ideas in the comments below.
This meeting is open to the public, and only happens once every 3 months. Don't miss it!
Want to learn how to 3D print in multiple colors or materials? Come to our FREE Maker Mini on June 26 to learn how! Recommended for ages 14+, this event is open to the public (you do not need to be a member to attend), but spots are limited so please RSVP on the Meetup event! https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/314962448/
MAKE Roanoke is thrilled to host another laser engraving class! Come customize your very own slate coasters using our desktop 10W Diode Laser and the LightBurn software. Recommended for ages 16+, RSVP on the Meetup Event! https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/314950488
Join us at MAKE Roanoke for our monthly Maker Meetup & Show and Tell on the fourth Thursday of each month at our location: 128 Albemarle Ave SE, B in Roanoke!
The evening starts with a brief slideshow sharing the latest updates about Roanoke's own non-profit community makerspace, including upcoming events, new tools, and member announcements. After the updates, we open the floor for "Maker Show and Tell" where anyone can showcase their creative projects--whether it's a 3D Print, a woodworking piece, electronics project, embroidery, or any other creative endeavor.
It's a welcoming space to connect with your fellow Roanoke makers, get inspired, collaborate, and share your passion for making!
These meetings are free and open to the public, you do not need to be a MAKE Roanoke Member to attend!
This advanced precision measurement class at MAKE Roanoke will teach students how to use various equipment to determine dimensions, flatness, and parallelism, all of which are very useful skills for fine machining work. Students MUST RSVP via the Meetup Event! https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/314806765/
Come learn how you can stop printing off sewing patterns and just use a projector for your project instead (and other cool things!) at this FREE Maker Mini at MAKE Roanoke on June 11! RSVP on the Meetup to save your spot! https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/314753813/
MAKE Roanoke hosts Virtual Maker Show & Tells on the Second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm on Google Meet! No sign-in is required to participate!
Come hang out with other makers of all crafts, learn about MAKE Roanoke's updates on our Makerspace in Roanoke, VA, and show off that cool project you've been working on!
These meetings are open to the public, all crafts and skill levels welcome! Feel free to just hang out as well! https://meet.google.com/fhk-vefw-xob