Capital Campaign — Help Build Arlington's First Community Maker Space · Join Us
Arlington, TX · Now Seeking Founding Partners

Help Build Arlington, TX's First Community Maker Space

A 5,000 sq ft community workshop where creators, students, and entrepreneurs can access professional tools and learn new skills together. We're raising funds to make it real.

Donate Why Arlington, TX Needs This
We Need Your Help

Help Us Build This — Volunteer Your Skills

We're looking for people in the community willing to give some of their free time to help bring Arlington's first maker space to life. Whatever your skills, there's a place for you.

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Web Design & Tech

Help build and maintain our website, social media, and online presence.

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Equipment & Tools

Donate tools, help source equipment, or assist with setup and maintenance.

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Donations & Fundraising

Help with the capital campaign, grants, and connecting with supporters.

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Marketing & Outreach

Spread the word, build our community, and connect with future members.

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Educators & Trainers

Help design classes, teach workshops, and mentor new makers.

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Even a few hours a month helps — events, logistics, and community building.

I Want to Volunteer

We're looking for people willing to give some of their free time to help build this. No amount of help is too small.

What We're Building

Tools, Space & Community

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Woodworking

Table saws, band saws and a full woodshop — industrial tools most people can't fit at home.

See equipment →
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Metalworking

MIG welding and metal fabrication space for serious builds.

See equipment →
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Digital Fabrication

3D printers and laser cutting for rapid prototyping and precise parts.

See equipment →
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Electronics Lab

Soldering stations and bench space for electronics and robotics projects.

See equipment →
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Education & Mentorship

We teach, not just provide access. Classes and trainers who help you learn.

View classes →
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Community

An intentionally smaller, welcoming community. Know the people you work next to.

About the vision →
Why Arlington, TX

No Heavy Tools in Your City

  • The library has no heavy tools
  • The UTA lab is students only
  • Dallas Makerspace is a long drive
  • Big spaces can feel overwhelming

Arlington, TX needs a middle ground - heavy tools, mentorship focus, no time limits, no waiting lists.

Read the Full Vision

Founded With Real Investment

The Foundation Exists

The founder has committed $80,000 in equipment to get this started. This is not just an idea — the equipment foundation is in place.

We're now raising funds to rent and build the 5,000 sq ft space and cover first-year operations.

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Ready to Help Build It?

Join us as a founding partner, investor, or donor to make Arlington's first community maker space a reality.

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