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Show your support with a MAKE Roanoke Hat!
MAKE Roanoke is holding a limited time hat fundraiser with 4 styles of hat to choose from! Order by March 10 to secure your hat!
Jan 91 min read


Accomplish your New Year’s Resolutions with a Free Class* from MAKE Roanoke!
Sign up for a membership at MAKE Roanoke in January and get a free class* in our New Year’s Resolutions promotion!
Dec 31, 20251 min read


Give A MAKE Roanoke Membership to your special maker this holiday season!
MAKE Roanoke is now pleased to offer Gift Memberships, the perfect gift for any maker in your life.
Dec 23, 20251 min read


First Quarter Classes and Maker Minis of 2026 announced!
Our first quarter of classes and Maker Minis at MAKE Roanoke has been planned. Signups for these events will be announced on Meetup roughly one month before each class date. Read on to find out what you can learn at MAKE Roanoke in early 2026!
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Don't Miss MAKE Roanoke's Second Annual Holiday Social!
Join us on December 7 at our space for our second holiday social!
We'll have ornament and card crafting stations as well as hot cocoa and cookies!
Come craft a memory and get a tour of the space!
Dec 7, 20251 min read


New Way to Donate for State and Federal Employees
MAKE Roanoke is proud to be an approved charity for both the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign and the Combined Federal Campaign, so Virginia State Employees and Federal Employees can donate to us through one time donations or payroll deductions.
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Quarterly Class Selection Meeting
Join us at MAKE Roanoke as we plan an exciting lineup of classes for January, February, and March 2026!
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Help build our Vendor Directory!
MAKE Roanoke is building a local, semi-local, and online vendor directory for the makers in our community. Tell us where you get all your supplies for whatever you make, so our directory can be a great resource for anyone who needs it!
Nov 22, 20251 min read


Donate to MAKE Roanoke through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign
Employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia can donate to MAKE Roanoke through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign through payroll deductions or one time donations! MAKE Roanoke's CVC Code is 201622
Oct 29, 20251 min read


MEMBERS & Guests ONLY! Community Craft Day
Stuck in a creative rut? Need something fun to do? Bring a friend and come hangout at MAKE Roanoke for a Community Craft night.
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Introducing Maker Minis!
MAKE Roanoke is pleased to introduce a new series of FREE short classes we're calling Maker Minis! Our first one will be an Intro to Metrology class on September 11 at 6 PM.
Sep 10, 20251 min read


Give us your feedback and WIN!
MAKE Roanoke needs YOUR feedback! This survey is for members and non-members alike, and we want your honest feedback! After filling out the survey, you can enter to win a prize!
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Community Project Build Day: Rebuilding United Way's Mascot
Calling all cosplayers and costume makers!
United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge has teamed up with MAKE Roanoke to rebuild their mascot costume!
Our next build day is on Friday August 1 at 6pm.
Jul 31, 20251 min read


MAKE Roanoke announces 24/7 access for our Membership
Big News! MAKE Roanoke now offers 24/7 Access to our members! Members can now come in to use the space and tools MAKE Roanoke has to offer at any hour of the day by using their key fob on the exterior door. Great for our Night Owls and Early Birds!
Jul 27, 20251 min read


Community Cosplay Workday
Join fellow cosplayers for a collaborative day to work on projects together. All fandoms welcome! This event is open to the community - you do not need to be a MAKE Roanoke member to attend.
Jul 26, 20251 min read


Classes Committee Interest Meeting
Are you a fan of learning new creative skills and sharing your knowledge? If so, you’re in luck! Join us for MAKE Roanoke’s Classes Committee interest meeting. We’ll chat about what the Classes Committee does at MAKE Roanoke, brainstorm ideas for future classes, and explore ways you can get involved.
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Cricut Office Hours and Cricut Maker Tool Training
We're trying something new with Office Hours at MAKE Roanoke! Designed to offer help using a specific tool or craft, Office Hours are open to the public to get hands-on assistance with your next project. Our first set of Office Hours will be for the Cricut on Tuesday, May 20 from 6-8 PM. We'll have several Cricuts available to cut out vinyl, fabric, leather, cardstock, and very thin balsa wood and people who can help bring your project to life. Members can also come to get tr
May 19, 20251 min read
New Board Members Certified!
All three people running for Board in last month's board election got the required amount of votes to serve on MAKE Roanoke's Board! With 31 total votes cast, Matthew Brown, Will Carter, and and Chris Santacroce will serve on the MAKE Roanoke Board of Directors through May 2027.
May 4, 20251 min read


MAKE Roanoke @ Lynchburg Maker Faire
MAKE Roanoke is heading to the Lynchburg Maker Faire on Sunday, March 30th, and we want YOU to be a part of it. We need community members to help staff our table and tell people about MAKE Roanoke as they come up to it. We'll train you on the engraving machine and other interactive exhibits we have.
Mar 29, 20251 min read


Soft Opening Date: April 5!
MAKE Roanoke is pleased to announce a Soft Open date of April 5!
Mar 12, 20251 min read
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