Welcome

Kzoo Makers - Your Community Makerspace

Get ready to unlock your creativity as we provide you tools that bring your ideas to life.

Our state-of-the-art electronics lab is packed to the brim with scopes, meters, and soldering equipment that will make the most tech-savvy geeks drool. Don't even get us started on our 3D printers and laser cutters ranging from 40w to a whopping 120w!

But that's not all - our cabinet level woodshop is a dream for any woodworking enthusiast with saws, jointers, planers, and sanding equipment. And if metalwork is your thing, we've got you with our CNC machines, welding capabilities, and more!

At Kzoo Makers, we're all about fostering a community of like-minded individuals who love to geek out over the latest technology and collaborate on awesome group projects. And the best part? We're a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers who are passionate about what we do.

So what are you waiting for? Join us on a thrilling adventure of discovery, innovation, and geeky excitement. Request a tour and let's make something!

What We Are

"Makerspace? What's a makerspace!?"

Kzoo Makers makerspace:

Collaborative workspaces, equipment, and programs
Hands-on environment for creativity, exploration, and skill-building
A place for community to create ideas and turn into creation, to contribute to a culture of local innovation, and to have fun!

Kzoo Makers is a volunteer operated 501(c)(3) public charity: charitable contributions include community development, economic development, and education-supporting resources for Kalamazoo and surrounding communities.

More info on what we are -> Who we are

Space, Equipment, Programs

"Ok sounds kind of neat. What does Kzoo Makers offer?"

We offer space, equipment, and programs.

Space: Kzoo Makers facility is subdivided into areas called Zones. Each zone maintains equipment and programs supporting the zones interests.

Current Zones
Crafting and Fabric Electronics Lasers Computer Lab 3D Printing	Woodshop Metalshop Welding Workspace Meeting space

Please see our Zone Map

Equipment:

Too many, please click here for a large list.

Equipment highlights include:

Cabinet level woodshop PACKED: including large jointer, planer, drum sander, wide belt sander, bandsaws, tables saws, lathes, several CNC machines, etc.
Electronics room PACKED with equipment and supplies
Multiple laser cutters and engravers up to 120 watts, up to 49in wide
Manual and cnc mills, metal lathe, welding, sandblasting and more
Multiple FDM 3D printers, aprox 80 rolls of filament
A lot..... lot more

Programs: Kzoo Makers, members, and select guests operate various programs such as meetups, workshops and events at our space.

Meetups: Southwest Michigan Makers Network, Kalamazoo Linux User Group, Kalamazoo Woodworkers Guild, Electronics Forum

Workshops:Kevins Laser Workshops, Chris Runs Lathe Workshops, Wayne does metal working

Events: Some events we host at our space include Art Hop, etc.

Please see our calendar below.

Access

"Ok...how do I get in?...what's the catch?"

Most people access our makerspace by being members of the space. Being a member gives you access to the space and equipment. Membership fees for most member range from $25/month to $75/month. For a complete list of membership options, click here for a membership chart:

There are other ways to access the without being a member: Workshops, Events, and Meetups: Please see our calendar below.

Finding Out More, Touring, Joining

"Too good to be true, I need to see this place with my own eyes!"

Member Resources and The Curious

"Can you direct me to the rabbit hole, please?"

Yep!

Rules, Policies, and Procedures

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