Unlike university or library makerspaces, Kzoo Makers is a public, nonprofit workshop offering full access to woodworking, metalworking, CNC, laser cutting, and fabrication tools for real projects—not just demonstrations or coursework.
We're the only place in Kalamazoo where the general public can access professional-grade fabrication equipment with hands-on control, flexible hours, and a community of makers ready to help you succeed.
The only place locally with wood + metal + CNC + laser under one roof. Build anything from furniture to metal sculpture to product prototypes.
After safety training, you operate the equipment yourself. No staff-mediated projects or waiting for someone else to run your job.
Open evenings and weekends. Trained members get 56 hours of access. Work on your schedule, not ours.
Start your business, prototype products, or run small production. We explicitly support entrepreneurial projects.
Learn from experienced makers in a collaborative environment. Real skill transfer, not just demonstrations.
No enrollment required. No coursework. No academic affiliation. Just a passion for making.
Build: Furniture, cabinets, art, home projects
Build: Steel sculpture, brackets, frames, repairs
Build: Signs, art, product prototypes, gifts
Build: Furniture parts, signs, molds, templates
Build: Prototypes, parts, tools, art
Build: Circuits, robots, IoT devices, repairs
Members build custom tables, cabinets, cutting boards, picture frames, and home renovations using our complete wood shop.
Welded sculptures, steel furniture, bike racks, automotive repairs, custom brackets, and metal art projects.
Entrepreneurs develop product prototypes, test designs, and run small production batches for their businesses.
Custom signs, wedding gifts, business products, leather goods, acrylic displays, and personalized items.
Arduino robots, home automation, circuit repairs, custom PCBs, and IoT devices.
Mixed-media art, metal sculpture, wood carving, installations, and creative experiments.
Learn from experienced makers who are passionate about sharing skills. No formal classes—just makers helping makers.
Work alongside people from all backgrounds: engineers, artists, entrepreneurs, hobbyists, students, and retirees.
Every member contributes to keeping the space running. This isn't a service—it's a community you're part of.
Regular meetups, skill shares, and social events. Connect with other makers and learn new techniques.
Affordable tiers for every budget and usage level
Work on your schedule, not limited to business hours
Not semester-bound or time-limited
If you're serious about making—whether it's furniture, metal art, product prototypes, or just learning new skills—Kzoo Makers is the only place in Kalamazoo that gives you:
Wood, metal, laser, CNC, electronics, and more
You control the tools after training
No enrollment or affiliation required
We're not just a makerspace. We're a community of makers building real things.
Join Kalamazoo's only full-spectrum community makerspace.
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