TekVenture Makerspace

TekVenture Makerspace TekVenture is a 501c3 nonprofit Makerspace in Fort Wayne, Indiana. At TekVenture Makerspace you pay a monthly fee of $40 per person or $70 for a family.
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The whole Makerspace is yours to use. We are located at 1830 Wayne Trace in Fort Wayne Indiana. We are door #8 at the facility in the back of the large parking lot. Bring your materials, use our machines and tools. We're a 501c3 nonprofit with no paid staff, 19 years of being ran by volunteers, we are not affiliated with anyone else. There is someone in charge of each shop to show you how to use t

he machines safely and answer questions. Just a big community of creators doing things. Some are there to learn new things, some to start a small business, others just enjoy the company and doing things with others and see what other people are making. Our shops;
Woodworking 2'x4' CNC Shapeoko 5, and full wood working equipment including 7.5hp Sawstop table saw. Ceramics with multiple wheels, slab roller, pug mill, 3 kilns, 3D clay printer, and more. Machine shop with Bridgeport mill, and 2 metal lathes. Sewing
Welding ; stick, mig, plasma cutter, oxy acetylene welding and torch, fume extractors, grinders etc.. Blacksmithing
Jewelry making
Arts and Crafts
Lasers ; 20w fiber, 40 watt diode w/ rotary, 180 watt Co2 w/ 36" x55" bed and pass through capabilities. General assembly and making area.
3D printers ; all filament Ender 3, Ender 5, and 4 color Anycubic
Print shop ; We are building out an art print area. Currently including a 8"x12" Chandler and Prince letter press made in 1896 and fully restored with 30+ drawers of type to use. Also recently restored 5"x8" Kelsey table top letter press, and a twin roller etching press approximately 12" by as long as you can run through it.

What incredible creations would you bring to life if you had access to unlimited resources? At Tekventure Makerspace, th...
06/02/2026

What incredible creations would you bring to life if you had access to unlimited resources? At Tekventure Makerspace, the possibilities are endless! Jason took a break from forging blades to craft this stunning wooden gladiator sword, which he then precision-laser engraved using our state-of-the-art 36x55 inch bed 180 watt Co2 laser.

Imagine the possibilities! 🌟 Tekventure Makerspace's new print room is now open, equipped with a large and small letter ...
06/01/2026

Imagine the possibilities! 🌟 Tekventure Makerspace's new print room is now open, equipped with a large and small letter press, and a roller type press - and we're just getting started! Would you be inspired to unleash your creativity through screenprinting if we added it to the mix? Join our community and unlock access to this and all our state-of-the-art shops for a monthly membership of $40 for individuals or $70 for families - and watch your ideas come to life! 💡

What's holding you back from unleashing your inner artist? At Tekventure Makerspace here in Fort Wayne, anyone can turn ...
05/31/2026

What's holding you back from unleashing your inner artist? At Tekventure Makerspace here in Fort Wayne, anyone can turn their vision into a reality! Just like Noah, who transformed his passion into showcase-worthy pieces, now featured in local art shows! And this is just the beginning of his next masterpiece... 🎨

Unlock your full creative potential at Tekventure Makerspace! 🚀 With our restored sandblaster and a wide range of innova...
05/30/2026

Unlock your full creative potential at Tekventure Makerspace! 🚀 With our restored sandblaster and a wide range of innovative tools, you can bring your ideas to life for just $40 / month as an individual or $70/month for your whole family. 💡

05/28/2026
What could you make at Tekventure Makerspace? How about laser engraved 'book' cutting boards! Bring your ideas or come s...
05/28/2026

What could you make at Tekventure Makerspace? How about laser engraved 'book' cutting boards! Bring your ideas or come see what others are doing to be inspired and use our tools and machines to create your next project! Monthly membership gives you access to all shops $40 individual, $70 for a family, extended hours for members.

One of our members, Noah Wright Piekarski has two pieces in this art event. Go see the show and offer some support to lo...
05/24/2026

One of our members, Noah Wright Piekarski has two pieces in this art event. Go see the show and offer some support to local artists!

TekVenture will be closed TOMORROW Sunday the 3rd for parking lot work. We will open as normal on Monday.
05/02/2026

TekVenture will be closed TOMORROW Sunday the 3rd for parking lot work. We will open as normal on Monday.

Spring Into Making! - Paint or glaze clay Easter Eggs, rabbits, garden stakes and Hobbit houses- Fired Clay item cost is...
02/23/2026

Spring Into Making! - Paint or glaze clay Easter Eggs, rabbits, garden stakes and Hobbit houses
- Fired Clay item cost is $0 to $15;
- glazing adds $10.
Sew aprons and leprechaun hats. Craft gnome homes.
2pm - Who Framed Lucky the Leprechaun? performance: $5, $20-family.
Entrance and most crafts are free.
TekVenture Makerspace, 1830 Wayne Trace, Door 8.
Saturday, March 15, 1 to 4pm
260 750-9013
www.tekventure.org/events
PHOTO - This little girl sewed her own purse! (Except for the buttonhole.)

Address

1830 Wayne Trace, Door #8
Fort Wayne, IN
46803

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8:30pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12603414875

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