MAKE Roanoke has already raised nearly $10,000 from individual contributions, membership dues, class fees and more. We’re currently negotiating a lease for a location in the heart of Roanoke. We’ve also received some generous donations of equipment, but we need YOUR HELP to cross the finish line!
We reached our initial funding goal in under 18 hours, but we're not finished yet! Any additional funds raised will go towards getting bigger and better tools for the space. The first stretch goal is for a CNC router!
MAKE Roanoke is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of makers working to establish a makerspace in Roanoke, VA.
We're running a Kickstarter campaign from October 24-November 24 to raise funds to purchase tools for our space. Be sure to support our campaign on Kickstarter to help us bring this dream to life! We'll have sweet limited-edition MAKE Roanoke swag up for grabs as well as one-of-a-kind items crafted by our community of makers!
Our next Community Meeting will be on Monday, November 21 from 6-8 pm at VWCC! Come learn about progress on our mission to build a makerspace in Roanoke, and show off a project you're working on for Maker Show and Tell! **Note that this meeting has been moved to the third Thursday of the month to accommodate Thanksgiving**
Our next Virtual Community Meeting will be on Monday, December 9 from 6-8 pm on Google Meet! No sign-in is required. Come learn about progress on our mission to build a makerspace in Roanoke, and show off a project you're working on for Maker Show and Tell! https://meet.google.com/ckf-jaic-knt
MAKE Roanoke is teaching a beginner level 3D Modeling course on Friday, November 22 from 6-9pm at VWCC in the STEM Building, Room ST115.
In this introductory 3D modeling class, students will learn essential concepts and techniques to create their own digital models. Through hands-on practice, they’ll model a LEGO Technic brick and discover fundamental tools like sketching, extrusion, and reading technical drawings to create precise designs. By the end of the session, students will be equipped with foundational skills to start bringing their design ideas to life in 3D.
This class will be taught Nick Dunne, Samuel Sullivan, Brian Alexander and Ettelie Lovern. It will be taught at Virginia Western Community College STEM Building Room ST115. It will be in a computer lab, so all the required software is preinstalled and no laptop is required. However, if you have a laptop with CAD software already installed, feel free to bring it.
This class is recommended for ages 16 and up. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so sign up now!
NOTE: If you would like to use Fusion 360, please create a free hobbyist account beforehand, as it will require a login.
Go to kroger.com and sign into your Kroger account
Click your name in the upper right corner, and select "My Account"
Select "Community Rewards" from the left menu (note: it loads a little later than the rest of the menu)
Type "MAKE Roanoke" into the search bar, and hit Enter
Click the "Enroll" button under MAKE Roanoke's listing
Once enrolled, this is what the Community Rewards page will look like:
Use your Kroger Rewards card at checkout, and MAKE Roanoke will earn money at no extra cost to you!