Akron Makerspace

Akron Makerspace Akron Makerspace provides tools, training, and a location for artists, inventors, students, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs to learn and build their projects.

https://linktr.ee/Akronmakerspace From wood and metal working, to crafting, robotics, electronics, art, programming, and sewing. We provide a well equipped location and a foundation of knowledge for Makers to build anything! Akron Makerspace is a collaborative environment of individuals from every background. From professionals to the amature there is something you can learn, teach, and build here at AMS. So what do you want to make?

Summer Dress AlterationLooking to Beat the Heat with some summer clothes? Up in the showcase, today, is a nice summer dr...
06/17/2026

Summer Dress Alteration
Looking to Beat the Heat with some summer clothes? Up in the showcase, today, is a nice summer dress alteration by Michelle Dalton, the AMS Craft Lab Maintainer. According to Michelle:

“Here’s what I mended today! I took 8 inches off this dress for a friend. Accordion pleats are tough to hem but not impossible with the right tools! I did a narrow serged edge on the chiffon and I used the coverstitch machine on the orange liner.”

Nicely done!

To find out more, check us out at the AMS website or Discord server.

Attention members, Tuesday June 16th, 2026, is Make Your Makerspace!Join us for our monthly gathering to clean and organ...
06/15/2026

Attention members, Tuesday June 16th, 2026, is Make Your Makerspace!
Join us for our monthly gathering to clean and organize the space!
See you there!

When
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Where
Akron Makerspace
540 S. Main St. Unit 951
Akron, OH 44311

Plasma Cut Steel SignUp in the showcase, today, is a sign made by Josh, with the help of Ian. The sign was made from ste...
06/15/2026

Plasma Cut Steel Sign
Up in the showcase, today, is a sign made by Josh, with the help of Ian. The sign was made from steel sheet using the AMS plasma cutter, made possible through a donation by Regal Rexnord.

Creating the sign involved creating an image in a graphics editor. The graphic file was then imported into Fusion 360 where the cutting path was specified. Finally, the exported Fusion 360 file was imported into the Fire Control machine control software, and with the click of a button, the cutting began.

Nicely done!

To find out more, check us out at the AMS website or Discord server.

06/13/2026

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Akron Makerspace attended the BLVD Block Party, hosted by the Better Kenmore Community Development Corporation. The Block Party was a free community celebration along Kenmore BLVD featuring live music, art, food, family activities, and local vendors in a festival-style street party.

AMS members participated by setting up a table to share the good news about AMS. Two of our members even drove two of our Power Racing karts in the parade, X-Wing and Quackers. Special thanks to the AMS members who helped out!

To find out more, check us out at the AMS website or Discord server.

AMS Attends the 2026 BLVD Block PartyOn Saturday, June 6, 2026, Akron Makerspace attended the BLVD Block Party, hosted b...
06/12/2026

AMS Attends the 2026 BLVD Block Party
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Akron Makerspace attended the BLVD Block Party, hosted by the Better Kenmore Community Development Corporation. The Block Party was a free community celebration along Kenmore BLVD featuring live music, art, food, family activities, and local vendors in a festival-style street party.

AMS members participated by setting up a table to share the good news about AMS. Two of our members even drove two of our Power Racing karts in the parade, X-Wing and Quackers. Special thanks to the AMS members who helped out!

On a related note, the AMS Power Racing team will be hosting the Rubber City Run at the end of August. Participants in the Power Racing Series will be participating from across the eastern and central states.

The Rubber City Run will take place at the 4th Annual Akron Food Truck Festival at Hardesty Park (1615 W. Market St.) from August 28–29, 2026. This free, two-day community event features dozens of trucks, live entertainment, and the Cleveland Bazaar.

To find out more, check us out at the AMS website or Discord server.

AMS 2026 ShowcaseIn the showcase today are some stellar ceramic, soap and candle projects made by AMS Vice President Per...
06/10/2026

AMS 2026 Showcase
In the showcase today are some stellar ceramic, soap and candle projects made by AMS Vice President Perry Cain. According to Perry:

“I made some soap, scented with lavender buds. It looks great paired with a little handmade bathroom set. I also made some normal soap. Sometimes you dont succeed right away. This was supposed to be a bundt cake soap. It came out pretty bad. However, I regrouped and did a redo. This is the bundt cake soap, with fudge cake smell and Vanilla Sugar in it. Here is the soap with a matching Candle and little wooden holders...”

Nicely done!

To find out more, check us out at the AMS website or Discord server.

AMS 2026 ShowcaseIn the showcase today is a nice bowl made by AMS member Gene. According to Gene:“I made this jewelry bo...
06/08/2026

AMS 2026 Showcase
In the showcase today is a nice bowl made by AMS member Gene. According to Gene:

“I made this jewelry bowl for a graduation present. I had only 2 weeks to make it, which sounds like a lot. I asked Bob how to do it, and he recommended using glued layers to avoid bending/warping. So, the bowl was made from purple heart and curly maple, with an alternating grain direction. The results? NO warping after turning! The insert tray is made from three layers 5/16 thick of padauk, grain alternated. NO warping issues there. The three little pegs serve as ring posts and hold the insert. The first three days were gluing, with the actual turning following. The second week was entirely used for applying lacquer. Bob, thanks for all the advice on making this graduation present possible.”

To find out more, check us out at the AMS website or Discord server.

06/05/2026

AMS 2026 Showcase
Here's a nice video of a beautiful cup made by AMS member LaurenH. Nicely done!

AMS 2026 ShowcaseUp in the AMS Showcase, today, are some beautiful ceramic pieces made by AMS member LaurenH. Nicely don...
06/05/2026

AMS 2026 Showcase
Up in the AMS Showcase, today, are some beautiful ceramic pieces made by AMS member LaurenH. Nicely done!

To find out more, check us out at the AMS website or Discord server.

Address

540 South Main Street
Akron, OH
44308

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7pm - 10pm
Friday 7pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+13307896253

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