What We Do
We are a Makerspace that provides tools, training, and a location for members of the community to learn hands-on skills and enter into entrepreneurship roles.
Akron Makerspace is open to the public. We host classes and events centered around crafting and building in everything from sewing and jewelry, to wood- and metal-working, laser engraving, 3D printing, software development, and robotics.
Staffed by volunteers, Akron Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to building a better future with residents, start-ups, and established businesses in Northeast Ohio.
The Space
Tools
Our facility is equipped with a robust variety of fabrication equipment and tools. From artisan hand tools to industrial machines and cutting-edge CNCs, laser engraving, and 3D printers – our labs provide you the capability to work with whatever materials you choose.
Community
The collaborative environment at Akron Makerspace includes individuals from all walks of life: middle- and high-school students, engineers, teachers, and doctors. With a wide range of skills and talents, our Makers are able to get tips, advice, and help when needed on a build. Many of our community members participate in larger group projects that have a positive impact outside of the workshop. From art installations and interactive learning exhibits to builds for charity events.
History
Akron Makerspace was founded to connect Makers, DIYers, and programmers and enable them to share resources and build off of one another’s experience.
Since its inception, we have grown from a small two-car garage into more than 10,000 square feet in Downtown Akron. Our continued expansion has enabled new opportunities for our many labs: wood, metal, robotics, electronics, crafting, coding, and arts – all in support of students, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs.
Events Calendar
We offer classes, collaborative events on a variety of subjects, and various social events throughout the year. Our calendar will also have events from around town!
Want to learn something not currently offered, or wish to teach a class and share your knowledge? Send us a quick comment down in the Contact Form!
- March 10, 2026
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Weekly Open Workshop Hours @ Akron Makerspace
March 10, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThese open workshop hours are hosted by members for members who may not have key access yet. Any member can come in, use the Space, and work on projects together!
Visit the Volunteer sign-ups page to host an evening!
Hosting an evening is easy! Arrive a few minutes before 6:00PM to open the doors until 9:00PM. Workshop hours may extend until 10:00PM if hosts would like to give members extra time to work on their projects. This event is currently only for members.
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- March 12, 2026
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Weekly Open Workshop Hours @ Akron Makerspace
March 12, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThese open workshop hours are hosted by members for members who may not have key access yet. Any member can come in, use the Space, and work on projects together!
Visit the Volunteer sign-ups page to host an evening!
Hosting an evening is easy! Arrive a few minutes before 6:00PM to open the doors until 9:00PM. Workshop hours may extend until 10:00PM if hosts would like to give members extra time to work on their projects. This event is currently only for members.
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AMS Board Meeting
March 12, 2026 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Meeting room across the hall from the main AMS spaceAMS Board meeting.
Members also welcome to attend.
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- March 14, 2026
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Demystifying the Art of Wood Finishing
March 14, 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThis workshop will covers wood prep, dyes, stains, and a variety of hand applied topcoats. We will also discuss fixing common finishing mistakes and answer any questions from participants regarding finishing.
Session will be lead by Paul Warnock a professional cabinet and furniture maker with over 30 years of experience and also a Maker in Residence at the Akron Makerspace for the Months of March and April of 2026.
EventBrite registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/1984405868371/?
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- March 17, 2026
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Make Your Makerspace @ Akron Makerspace
March 17, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for monthly Make Your Makerspace (MYMS) night to clean, organize, optimize AMS!
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Weekly Open Workshop Hours @ Akron Makerspace
March 17, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThese open workshop hours are hosted by members for members who may not have key access yet. Any member can come in, use the Space, and work on projects together!
Visit the Volunteer sign-ups page to host an evening!
Hosting an evening is easy! Arrive a few minutes before 6:00PM to open the doors until 9:00PM. Workshop hours may extend until 10:00PM if hosts would like to give members extra time to work on their projects. This event is currently only for members.
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- March 19, 2026
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Weekly Open Workshop Hours @ Akron Makerspace
March 19, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThese open workshop hours are hosted by members for members who may not have key access yet. Any member can come in, use the Space, and work on projects together!
Visit the Volunteer sign-ups page to host an evening!
Hosting an evening is easy! Arrive a few minutes before 6:00PM to open the doors until 9:00PM. Workshop hours may extend until 10:00PM if hosts would like to give members extra time to work on their projects. This event is currently only for members.
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- March 21, 2026
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Resawing and Book Matching a Wood Slab part 1
March 21, 2026 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USATwo part skills building coarse, resawing, jointing, planning, sanding and finishing. Two parts: 4 hours first day, 2 hours second day.
This workshop will cover: milling a rough slab of wood, jointing, planning, resawing, gluing and clamping. The finished table size may be about 12 to 16 inches wide and 36 to 54 inches long. Applying a finish is optional. A set of hairpin legs made by the Makerspace may be purchased for $30 or you may provide your own legs or make your own custom legs at a later time. Applying a finish and adding legs are optional.
The 2 part class will also be lead by Akron Makerspace Member Brian Byars.
The registration fee covers the cost of instruction, processing fees and machine use. In addition to the registration fee an $80.00 material fee for the slab is due to Brian Byars. Brian will have multiple slabs to choose from. Registrants will be messaged ahead of class with material payment information.
Other fees involved would be optional hairpin legs as mentioned earlier, a limited number are available.
Current Akron Makerspace Members should request the code for $40 off the ticket price prior to signing up.
A minimum of 4 students are needed for the class, fewer than that will result in the class being cancelled.
EventBrite Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resawing-and-book-matching-a-wood-slab-tickets-1984699193715?aff=oddtdtcreator
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- March 22, 2026
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Resawing and Book Matching a Wood Slab part 1
March 22, 2026 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USATwo part skills building coarse, resawing, jointing, planning, sanding and finishing. Two parts: 4 hours first day, 2 hours second day.
This workshop will cover: milling a rough slab of wood, jointing, planning, resawing, gluing and clamping. The finished table size may be about 12 to 16 inches wide and 36 to 54 inches long. Applying a finish is optional. A set of hairpin legs made by the Makerspace may be purchased for $30 or you may provide your own legs or make your own custom legs at a later time. Applying a finish and adding legs are optional.
The 2 part class will also be lead by Akron Makerspace Member Brian Byars.
The registration fee covers the cost of instruction, processing fees and machine use. In addition to the registration fee an $80.00 material fee for the slab is due to Brian Byars. Brian will have multiple slabs to choose from. Registrants will be messaged ahead of class with material payment information.
Other fees involved would be optional hairpin legs as mentioned earlier, a limited number are available.
Current Akron Makerspace Members should request the code for $40 off the ticket price prior to signing up.
A minimum of 4 students are needed for the class, fewer than that will result in the class being cancelled.
EventBrite Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resawing-and-book-matching-a-wood-slab-tickets-1984699193715?aff=oddtdtcreator
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- March 24, 2026
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Weekly Open Workshop Hours @ Akron Makerspace
March 24, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThese open workshop hours are hosted by members for members who may not have key access yet. Any member can come in, use the Space, and work on projects together!
Visit the Volunteer sign-ups page to host an evening!
Hosting an evening is easy! Arrive a few minutes before 6:00PM to open the doors until 9:00PM. Workshop hours may extend until 10:00PM if hosts would like to give members extra time to work on their projects. This event is currently only for members.
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- March 26, 2026
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Weekly Open Workshop Hours @ Akron Makerspace
March 26, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThese open workshop hours are hosted by members for members who may not have key access yet. Any member can come in, use the Space, and work on projects together!
Visit the Volunteer sign-ups page to host an evening!
Hosting an evening is easy! Arrive a few minutes before 6:00PM to open the doors until 9:00PM. Workshop hours may extend until 10:00PM if hosts would like to give members extra time to work on their projects. This event is currently only for members.
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- March 31, 2026
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Weekly Open Workshop Hours @ Akron Makerspace
March 31, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThese open workshop hours are hosted by members for members who may not have key access yet. Any member can come in, use the Space, and work on projects together!
Visit the Volunteer sign-ups page to host an evening!
Hosting an evening is easy! Arrive a few minutes before 6:00PM to open the doors until 9:00PM. Workshop hours may extend until 10:00PM if hosts would like to give members extra time to work on their projects. This event is currently only for members.
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- April 1, 2026
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Caricature Carving Class
April 1, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAWhether you are new to carving or experienced. This class provides an opportunity to learn the carving of a human face with a nationally known woodcarver. The class will consist of 4 to 5 Wednesday evenings. Experienced carvers may finish in 4 classes
Tools and materials are included in the ticket price. Current Akron Makerspace Members should request the code for $30 off the ticket price prior to signing up.
The 5 part class will be taught by Tim Crawford a lifelong carver and very experienced wood carving instructor.
Participants must be available for all scheduled classes. Missing a class may make it very difficult to catch up with the rest of the class.
Class will be limited to 10 students needing to borrow carving tools and an additional 4 carvers who can bring their own tools may join the class. Please indicate in your ticket reservation if you will need tools or provide your own.
EventBrite Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caricature-carving-tickets-1984700581867?aff=oddtdtcreator
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- April 2, 2026
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Weekly Open Workshop Hours @ Akron Makerspace
April 2, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThese open workshop hours are hosted by members for members who may not have key access yet. Any member can come in, use the Space, and work on projects together!
Visit the Volunteer sign-ups page to host an evening!
Hosting an evening is easy! Arrive a few minutes before 6:00PM to open the doors until 9:00PM. Workshop hours may extend until 10:00PM if hosts would like to give members extra time to work on their projects. This event is currently only for members.
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- April 7, 2026
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Turning Tuesday
April 7, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USA(3 hours), no cost to members
First Tuesday of the month 6 pm to 9 pm.
Discussion and demonstrations on all things wood turning. We will aim for this to be a monthly activity hosted by Bob Hasenyager. Meeting may focus on a specific turning technique, finishing, tool sharpening, small projects, etc.
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Weekly Open Workshop Hours @ Akron Makerspace
April 7, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAThese open workshop hours are hosted by members for members who may not have key access yet. Any member can come in, use the Space, and work on projects together!
Visit the Volunteer sign-ups page to host an evening!
Hosting an evening is easy! Arrive a few minutes before 6:00PM to open the doors until 9:00PM. Workshop hours may extend until 10:00PM if hosts would like to give members extra time to work on their projects. This event is currently only for members.
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- April 8, 2026
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Caricature Carving Class
April 8, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Akron MakerSpace, 540 S Main St #951, Akron, OH 44311, USAWhether you are new to carving or experienced. This class provides an opportunity to learn the carving of a human face with a nationally known woodcarver. The class will consist of 4 to 5 Wednesday evenings. Experienced carvers may finish in 4 classes
Tools and materials are included in the ticket price. Current Akron Makerspace Members should request the code for $30 off the ticket price prior to signing up.
The 5 part class will be taught by Tim Crawford a lifelong carver and very experienced wood carving instructor.
Participants must be available for all scheduled classes. Missing a class may make it very difficult to catch up with the rest of the class.
Class will be limited to 10 students needing to borrow carving tools and an additional 4 carvers who can bring their own tools may join the class. Please indicate in your ticket reservation if you will need tools or provide your own.
EventBrite Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caricature-carving-tickets-1984700581867?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Contact Us
Visit Us
Akron Makerspace is in Canal Place Building 9 on floor 5
540 S Main St
Suite 951
Akron, OH 44311
Building 9 is only accessible through Building 1 (look for Missing Falls Brewery entrance and R. Shea Brewing on side of building). Inside building 1 will need to go past Missing Falls and down towards building 9. After you reach building 9 you will turn left for the elevator.
A video walkthrough is available on YouTube.
Please e-mail or call us at (330) 789 – MAKE to schedule a visit!
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