You have the creativity.
We’ve got the space and resources.

Let’s come together and make something great!

If you are the type of person who marvels at things and says “I can make that!”, then our Craft Lab is for you.

Boasting a variety of equipment and materials, there’s no shortage of the amazing things that you (yes, YOU) can create here.

New to creating? Not a problem! Everyone starts somewhere. We offer classes and assistance with tips and tricks to bring your ideas to reality.

Our Amazing Supporters

Our Craft Lab is thankful to have the generous support of our members and a number of organizations within our community.

Dear Members and Friends of the Akron MakerSpace,

Now in our eleventh year of operation, the Akron MakerSpace continues to strive to expand its programs, resources and offerings to the greater Akron community and beyond.

AMS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to provide an environment for community members to learn, design, and create within the areas of technology, art, engineering, and manufacturing; preparing them with hands-on skills to enter into entrepreneurial roles.

In order to meet our mission and provide services and resources to the community, we rely on the generosity of individuals and business for support. Without the assistance of community-minded supporters like you, we wouldn’t be able to serve those in our community each year.

Our current initiative is for the acquisition of equipment and supplies. All funds raised for this initiative will be used to fund new equipment and supplies in our Craft Lab, to include a multi-needle embroidery machine. As a maintainer of the Craft Lab, I know that the addition of this equipment will offer our current and future members even more opportunities to unleash their creativity.

Our goal for this initiative is $20,000, and we hope that you are able to make a contribution. Every donation, whether large or small, will make a difference!

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and for continuing to support us in our mission to support the creatives and entrepreneurs of Akron and Northeast Ohio.

Best Regards,

Kandace Harris

Craft Lab Co-Maintainer

Akron MakerSpace

Akron Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. Donations are fully tax deductible within IRS guidelines. Please consult your tax advisor.

We greatly appreciate your interest in the Akron Makerspace and your desire to help build our organization.

What We Do

Our Equipment

Whether you’re sewing, papercrafting,or otherwise creating, we have equipment to get the job done.

We offer:

  • A selection of sewing machines and sergers
  • Large cutting table and mats
  • Heat press
  • Cricut Maker and Easy Press
  • Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 printer
  • …and more!

Domestic Sewing Machines

We offer a number of domestic sewing machines and sergers for your basic sewing needs

Cricut Maker & EasyPress

With the ability to cut over 300 materials, the Cricut Maker is a powerful machine that will take your project to the next level

Industrial Sewing Machine

For heavier duty projects, we have a Juki DDL-8500 industrial sewing machine

Epson ET-8550 printer

Our newest addition is a wide-format printer that can deliver lab-quality prints up to 13”x19” at an incredible value

Photo Gallery

Ready to jump in and make something great?

Reach out to the Craft Lab Maintainers Beck and Kandace via email or on the Craft Lab’s Discord channel!