Membership FAQs

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What is Makespace?

Makespace is a shared workshop and lab in Cambridge, UK. We are a membership organisation, and members have 24/7 access to the space.

How do I join?

See our Membership page for details of joining Makespace. Membership costs £40 a month, for 24-hour access to the space.

Can I use Makespace if I’m not a member? Can I Pay-As-I-Go?

No, we’re afraid not. The membership model is a really important part of making Makespace sustainable in the long-run – you’re not just paying to use Makespace, you’re paying to make sure it continues to exist and has a vibrant, creative community supported by good kit.

If you know a Makespace member, you can visit Makespace as their Guest (they will need to be there to let you in, show you around, and stick around whilst you are in Makespace). Please note that frequent Guests will need to become members.

If you have a project you want to work on, or want help with, but would rather not become a member, we suggest you post on our Google Group mailing list and ask for help. A member may be willing to assist you in your project and use the equipment for you, either for free or potentially as a paid project. There’s no ‘drop in’, ‘pay as you go’, ‘off peak’, or other membership types.

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