The planning committee has decided it is time to take an important step and elect our first ever MAKE Roanoke board of directors. As such we will be opening up membership in the organization starting with our 4/25 community meeting (more info for location and time to come). To become a voting member of MAKE Roanoke we ask for $10/month in dues. Voting members must be at least 18 years of age. What does this get me? As a member, you are entitled to vote in board elections and

🔧✨ Attention, Roanoke Makers! 🔧✨ Did you miss out on the first meeting? Now's your chance to catch up on the maker initiative here in Roanoke! Calling all tinkering enthusiasts, creators, and DIY dreamers! Brace yourselves for the ultimate celebration of innovation as MAKE Roanoke's second meeting is just around the corner! 🗓️ 📍 Where: South County Library 📅 When: March 28th, 6 PM This is not just a meeting; it's a gathering of like-minded individuals ready to embark on

Calling all makers, tinkerers, and innovators! We're thrilled to announce that MAKE Roanoke will be setting up shop at the Lynchburg Maker Faire on March 24th! This electrifying event celebrates the spirit of creativity and invention, and we can't wait to share our passion for making with the vibrant Lynchburg community. The Lynchburg Maker Faire is more than just a showcase of cool projects; it's a celebration of the maker community. We believe everyone has the potential to

MAKE Roanoke is partnering with Roanoke Robotics to support the 2024 Raspberry Pi Jam. Come to the 2024 Raspberry Pi Jam to see and learn about: Raspberry Pi projects Raspberry Pi Pico projects Linux operating systems Python coding Maker tech 3D printing projects There will be exhibitors and technical experts on hand for collaboration and informal Q&A. Sign up at the Organizer Website

Recently we came across a survey put together by Roanoke Arts Commission , which is looking for input from the local community about a new potential Art Space  facility. The potential site of the facility selected is the Riverdale Village . While MAKE Roanoke itself is not directly affiliated, we think it is a great idea and would encourage anyone interested to take the survey. Survey Link

Attention, Roanoke Makers! Calling all tinkererers, creators, and DIY dreamers! Ready to unleash your inner innovator and be part of something groundbreaking? Then mark your calendars, because MAKE Roanoke's first public meeting is here! ️ Join us at the South County Library on February 22nd at 6 PM as we officially launch our community of passionate makers. This is your chance to: Get inside info:  Hear directly from the MAKE Roanoke founders about our exciting plans and wha

Hey there, Roanoke! We're bursting with excitement about the incredible response to MAKE Roanoke – your hub for tinkering, building, and igniting creativity through making! From the buzz on Instagram to the energy on Reddit, you've made it clear: Roanoke craves a space to celebrate innovation and share the thrill of DIY. And guess what? We're ready to make it happen! But first, we need your help to set the spark. We're gearing up for our first-ever public meeting, and we want

Roanoke, there's a storm brewing...a storm of creativity, that is. It's sweeping through garages, basements, and even quiet corners of cafes, stirring up dormant ideas and transforming dreams into tangibles. We call it the MAKE Roanoke, and it's about to hit your Instagram feed full force. We're not your average workshop gurus or dusty craft club. We're a ragtag bunch of tinkerers, builders, and dreamers who believe that everyone has a maker within, begging to break free. Our

Our fledgling group put our heads together, and brainstormed a set of values. From those values, we put together the following mission statement: MAKE Roanoke exists to promote knowledge, skill, and creativity in science, technology, crafts, and the arts. We strive to foster these values in an inclusive and safe environment. To these ends, MAKE Roanoke shall provide the following: An inclusive and collegial social framework for members to inspire and collaborate with others o

I'd like to introduce our official name! Please join us in celebrating MAKE Roanoke ! As such, we grabbed a domain and started our little fledgling website. As we move forward with more exciting things, we hope to have more exciting announcements.