Makerspace Nanaimo

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Makerspace Nanaimo

An open workshop, studio space, social hub and educational facility where members can share tools, resources and knowledge to build just about anything.

Makerspace Nanaimo is an open community lab: a blend of workshop, studio space, social hub and educational facility where members can share tools, resources and knowledge to build just about anything. In the past year, Makerspace Nanaimo has moved from being a basic shared work space, to hosting numerous other groups & specialized workshops. Makerspace now offers training on soldering, telescope m

aking, 3D printing, Arduino programming, and more. Makerspace offers a large meeting space with wifi and work tables for rent, which has been taken advantage of by groups such as Ladies Learning Code Central Vancouver Island, Nanaimo Astronomy Club, Small Talk, etc. Our biggest challenge recently has been financing, as our organization is almost entirely member funded. Thanks to a great sponsorship / lease agreement with our landlord Enzo Reginato we have been able to offer this space with minimal outside funding, but ongoing growth of membership is still required to keep the space in operation. Makerspace is a global movement, and the success of Makerspace Nanaimo has encouraged other Vancouver Island regions to start their own Makerspaces (as the Victoria space similarly encouraged our group.) We have provided support and feedback to these groups looking to start up in neighbouring cities, and hope to create a network on the island. We are also now launching Stemosity, a children's program aimed at teaching STEM skills to 8 - 12 year olds. This program is just launching thanks to an initial grant from Coastal Community Credit Union, and we hope to offer the first classes this spring. Since we opened our doors in 2014, we have gone from an initial 10 member leadership team, to a consistent membership base of 50+ monthly. General meetings are held every second Tuesday, and attendance is usually in the 20 - 30 person range, indicating a strong, involved member base. On any given day, you will likely find at least 4 - 10 Makers in the space actively working on projects. Weekends & events usually bring in a crowd!

03/20/2026

Sorry folks, due to spring break we are unable to get enough volunteers to run our event tomorrow Saturday March 21. We hope to see you all next month and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

01/03/2026

Would you like to learn new skills in 2026? Our Makerspace offers a woodshop, metal working tools, digital fabrication equipment like 3D Printers, a lasercutter and sublimation equiment, Electronics bench and industrial strength sewing machines. Check our space out during our open house on Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM.

12/21/2025

As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!

12/06/2025

Last week Bentley organized a course teaching how the laser cutter can help creating leather work. The course was attended by 22 members. We walked away with a leather fob holder!

11/29/2025

Native art is not only created at our Makerspace, it is also painted in our spray booth. Come and check out our facilities during our open house on Tuesday night at 7:00 PM.

11/22/2025

This guitar is coming nicely together. Imagine what you can make by visiting one of our open houses on Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM.

11/09/2025

How cute are these ornaments? Our makers are starting to get in to the Christmas spirit 🎄

Check out what gifts you can make with our tools this Christmas season by visiting one of our open houses on Tuesday night at 7:00 PM.

11/01/2025

One of our members loaned us his UV Laser Engraver! We are currently in the process to set it up.

Come check out our tools on one of our open houses on Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM.

This Tuesday November 4 there will be NO OPEN HOUSE due to a members meeting.

10/26/2025

Michael Moore guessed correctly, we printed a Magic card box in the shape of an old-fashioned VHS cassette. Please be kind and rewind :)

Check out our tools during one of our open houses on most Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM.

PS. There will be no open house on Tuesday November 4.

10/18/2025

Guess what our multi-colour 3D Bambu printer is working on?

Come check out our Maker space during our weekly open house on Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM.

Address

2221A McGarrigle Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9S4M4

Website

http://makerspacenanaimo.org/

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