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Makerspaces are just what they sound like\u2014a space for makers\u2014but they\u2019re also virtually unbound places of creativity and togetherness.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Lansing Makers Network<\/a> in Michigan\u2019s capital city. It\u2019s a 14,000 square foot building with a woodshop, metal shop, jewelry bench, and a place to blacksmith and forge. It boasts a computer-ridden office space, a crafting and sewing room\u2014shall we go on?\u2014an area for 3D printing and laser cutting, an electronics bench, and a space for welding (to name more than a few). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it wasn\u2019t always this grandiose (did we mention their digital wood carver<\/a>?) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe started off in a 100-year-old church building with practically no heat, no insulation. Somehow we got off the ground and we got members to join,\u201d says founding member Carl Raymond, who also manages the electronics area and serves on the network\u2019s board of directors. <\/p>\n\n\n

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That was nearly 12 years ago, but the model remains scrappy: The current space is totally volunteer-run, Raymond included, and is funded by grants and membership fees. Volunteers staff the front desk, every area has a manager, and point people are responsible for trainings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lansing Makers Network really is open to everyone. Members can pay $50 per month for entry at specified weekly hours; or for $150 per month, folks can get 24\/7 access with their ID cards. But people can also check out 30-day passes at the local library at no cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re a nonprofit, both in spirit and according to the rules,\u201d Raymond says. \u201cWe\u2019re not doing this to make money. It can be a lot of work . . . but it\u2019s a lot of fun. I enjoy helping people to learn something new; I enjoy learning something new from someone else.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That creative fellowship draws artists, makers, and everyday curious people to these makerspaces. They can try things out, fix something broken, or create something new. It\u2019s not just about having the space and tools, but about having the support, accountability, and\/or inspiration. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s not just a building full of tools\u2014it\u2019s a building full of people . . . Everybody here knows how to do something. There\u2019s an awful lot of cross-pollination that goes on,\u201d when exchanging ideas and knowledge, Raymond says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He offers advice for inspired people looking to start their own makerspace: Simply know that you can. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This is something you can do in your town. It takes a little luck,\u201d Raymond says, like finding the right landlord to start, but he\u2019s \u201csure in any other Midwestern city, there\u2019s a bunch of people who would love to do something like this.\u201d 
 
Find them, he says: Start small and put in the work to make it happen. You\u2019ll be glad you did. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Makerspaces are increasingly found in local libraries, colleges, and universities. Here\u2019s a running list of other makerspaces across the Midwest we love!<\/em> Are we missing any? Tag us on Instagram @arts_midwest or email reporter@artsmidwest.org.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n

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    \n Illinois\n <\/h3>\n
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    Makerspace Urbana<\/a> | Urbana, IL<\/p>\n

    Illinois Makerlab<\/a> | Champaign, IL<\/p>\n

    Chicago Maker Space<\/a> | Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

    Pumping Station: One<\/a> | Chicago, IL<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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    \n Indiana\n <\/h3>\n
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    Maker Playground<\/a> | Fishers, IN<\/p>\n

    Maker13<\/a> | Jeffersonville, IN<\/p>\n

    MatchBOX Makerspace<\/a> | Lafayette, IN<\/p>\n

    TekVenture Makerspace<\/a> | Fort Wayne, IN<\/p>\n

    The Build Guild<\/a> | Fort Wayne, IN<\/p>\n

    Machyne<\/a> | Indianapolis, IN<\/p>\n

    Columbus Propeller<\/a> | Columbus, IN<\/p>\n

    Make South Bend<\/a> | South Bend, IN<\/p>\n

    MadJax Maker Force<\/a> | Muncie, IN<\/p>\n

    Bloominglabs<\/a> | Bloomington, IN<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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    \n Iowa\n <\/h3>\n
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    Cedar Valley Makers<\/a> | Waterloo, IA<\/p>\n

    Innov8 Idea Lab<\/a> | Iowa City, IA<\/p>\n

    Area 515<\/a> | Des Moines, IA<\/p>\n

    Key City Creative Center<\/a> | Dubuque, IA<\/p>\n

    Iowa City Fab Lab<\/a> | Iowa City, IA<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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    \n Michigan\n <\/h3>\n
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    The Hawk Makerspace<\/a> | Farmington Hills, MI<\/p>\n

    i3 Detroit<\/a> | Ferndale, MI<\/p>\n

    Maker Works<\/a> | Ann Arbor, MI<\/p>\n

    LullCo Studio<\/a> | Ann Arbor, MI<\/p>\n

    All Hands Active<\/a> | Ann Arbor, MI<\/p>\n

    Kzoo Makers<\/a> | Kalamazoo, MI<\/p>\n

    Grand River Makerspace<\/a> | Grandville, MI<\/p>\n

    Brightmoor Maker Space<\/a> | Detroit, MI<\/p>\n

    Omnicorp Detroit<\/a> | Detroit, MI<\/p>\n

    Lansing Makers Network<\/a> | Lansing, MI<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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    \n Minnesota\n <\/h3>\n
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    Duluth MakerSpace<\/a> | Duluth, MN<\/p>\n

    Waterstop Infoshop<\/a> | Duluth, MN<\/p>\n

    Mankato Makerspace<\/a> | Mankato, MN<\/p>\n

    Cannon Valley Makerspace<\/a> | Dundas, MN<\/p>\n

    The Makery<\/a> | St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

    MPLS MAKE<\/a> | Columbia Heights, MN<\/p>\n

    Minnesota Makerspace<\/a> | Brainerd, MN<\/p>\n

    Twin Cities Maker<\/a> | Minneapolis, MN<\/p>\n

    Leonardo’s Basement<\/a> | Minneapolis, MN<\/p>\n

    The Hatch Makerspace<\/a> (coming soon) | Albert Lea, MN<\/p>\n

    Winona Creators Collective<\/a> (coming soon) Winona, MN<\/p>\n

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    \n North Dakota\n <\/h3>\n
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    Innovation Studio<\/a> | Fargo, ND<\/p>\n

    Makerspace FB Group<\/a> | Fargo, ND<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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    \n Ohio\n <\/h3>\n
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    Akron Makerspace<\/a> | Akron, OH<\/p>\n

    Idea Foundry<\/a> | Columbus, OH<\/p>\n

    UpCycle Ohio Community Makerspace<\/a> | Athens, OH<\/p>\n

    CHAMP Makerspace<\/a> | Canton, OH<\/p>\n

    The Manufactory<\/a> | Cincinnati, OH<\/p>\n

    Hive13 Hackerspace<\/a> | Cincinnati, OH<\/p>\n

    Columbus Makerspace<\/a> | Columbus, OH<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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    \n South Dakota\n <\/h3>\n
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    Mines Makerspace<\/a> | Rapid City, SD<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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    \n Wisconsin\n <\/h3>\n
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    Wisconsin Makers<\/a>\u00a0 | Whitewater, WI<\/p>\n

    The Bodgery<\/a> | Madison, WI<\/p>\n

    Sector 67<\/a> | Madison, WI<\/p>\n

    Appleton Makerspace<\/a> | Appleton, WI<\/p>\n

    C2 Makerspace<\/a> | Marshfield, WI<\/p>\n

    Waukesha Makerspace<\/a> | Waukesha, WI<\/p>\n

    Milwaukee Makerspace<\/a> | Milwaukee, WI<\/p>\n

    Verona Makerspace<\/a>\u00a0| Verona, WI<\/p>\n

    Grand Inspired Makerspace<\/a> | Stoughton, WI<\/p>\n

    The Joinery<\/a> | Middleton, WI<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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