MAKE Roanoke: Establishing a Makerspace in Roanoke, VA

A project in Roanoke, VA by MAKE Roanoke
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Status: Active

We are a community of makers seeking to establish a space to foster creativity and collaboration in urban Appalachia.
Backers: 49
Average Daily Pledges: $316
Average Pledge Per Backer: $187

Funding: $9,155 of $5,000
Dates: Oct 24th -> Nov 24th (32 days)
Project By: MAKE Roanoke
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Latest News

MAKE Roanoke has a space!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Big news from yesterday's community meeting.... WE HAVE A SPACE!!! MAKE Roanoke is thrilled to announce that we have signed a lease on our first location, the old Press-Press Merch Building on the corner of Albemarle and Williamson. We'll be sharing... (Read More)

FINAL STOCK ADDED on Crochet Kits!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
So nice, they sold out twice! We've added our FINAL stock of Crochet kits to our Kickstarter to bring a Makerspace to Roanoke, VA! They make an excellent gift for any crocheters in your life this holiday season!   These Crochet Kits, 3D Printed by... (Read More)

Crochet Kits: More Stock Added!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Back by popular demand! These crochet kits sold out in under six hours the first time, so don't delay. They make an excellent gift for any crocheters in your life this holiday season! These Crochet Kits, 3D Printed by Roanoke Maker Nick Dunne,... (Read More)

Fully Funded in less than 18 hours and our First Stretch Goal: A CNC Router!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you!Thank you all so much. We have reached our initial funding goal in under 18 hours thanks to your generosity! We had a blast at our Launch Party last night with more than 50 people joining us at Golden Cactus Brewing to learn what we're... (Read More)

Creators Wanted! ‘MAKE Roanoke’ hosting Kickstarter event at Golden Cactus Brewing

October 23rd - via: aol.com
A new non-profit in Roanoke is gearing up to hit the ground running with a kickstarting event on October 24. If you’re an artist, engineer, and/or hobbyist you might want to stop by the MAKE Roanoke Kickstarter at Golden Cactus Brewing between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday. MAKE Roanoke is a non-profit organization for people to meet, create, share, and bring their ideas to life in a “makerspace” that provides access to tools and training and “promotes equity through access.” (Read More)

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