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MAKE Roanoke
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A volunteer-led non-profit community makerspace in Roanoke, Virginia
Join MAKE Roanoke on Sunday morning as we prepare for this year's Daisy Art Parade! This year it is a parade and carnival, so come help MAKE Roanoke build a puppet and carnival game! All are welcome, you do not need to be a MAKE Roanoke Member to attend! Learn more: www.meetup.com/make-roanoke...
February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Join us for another 3D Modeling class, this one in Blender! This class is for more "sculptural" 3D modeling, suitable for figurines and artistic pieces. In this class, students will make a low-poly 3D Mesh model of a wolf. RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/313199775/
February 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM
FREE MAKER MINI! This lecture will focus on how wood naturally moves and how to account for this movement when designing wooden projects. We'll focus on material choice, gluing methods, and different ways of attaching tabletops.

RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/313315057/
February 11, 2026 at 9:31 PM
MAKE Roanoke hosts Virtual Community Meetings on the Second Monday of each month at 6 pm on Google Meet! No sign-in is required! https://meet.google.com/ckf-jaic-knt

Come learn about updates on our Makerspace in Roanoke, VA, & show off that cool project you've been working on!

All are welcome
February 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
MAKE Roanoke is hosting a fundraiser at Taziki's Ivy Market on Sunday, February 15 from 4-9 PM!

To Participate: Dine in at the Taziki's Ivy Market location and mention MAKE Roanoke or order online at Tazikis.com or through the Taziki’s app and select "Spirit Night" pop-up to add it to your cart!
February 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Our very popular Intro to 3D Modeling class is back! This class will teach you the fundamental skills of Fusion 360, a free CAD software, by modeling a LEGO Technic Brick. This is the perfect class if you're looking to model your own technical pieces for 3D Printing, such as for replacement parts.
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Join us at MAKE Roanoke for another FREE Maker Mini to learn about Taps and Dies, the tools used to cut threads for nuts and bolts. Learn more and RSVP at: https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/312958610/
January 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
MAKE Roanoke hosts a community meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month!
Come hang out with makers of all crafts from our community, learn about updates from your neighborhood non-profit community makerspace here in Roanoke, VA, and bring that cool project you're working on for show and tell!
January 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Join us at MAKE Roanoke in this FREE Maker Mini! We will cover how to properly measure your body and then how to utilize those measurements when shopping online or constructing your own clothes.
Seats are limited, please RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/make-roanoke/events/312853101/
January 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
MAKE Roanoke is holding a limited time hat fundraiser featuring locally embroidered hats! Fill out the form at mkroa.org/hats to order your hat and support MAKE Roanoke! Your card will not be charged until we place the order for the hats in case of any order issues.
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Great news for Federal Employees! The Combined Federal Campaign has extended their deadline to January 31, so you still have time to donate to your favorite charity through Payroll Deduction or a one-time donation! Find MAKE Roanoke on the portal using code 65547 to donate to us!
January 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
MAKE Roanoke hosts Virtual Community Meetings on the Second Monday of each month at 6 pm on Google Meet! No sign-in is required! https://meet.google.com/ckf-jaic-knt

Come learn about updates on our Makerspace in Roanoke, VA, & show off that cool project you've been working on!

All are welcome
January 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM
MAKE Roanoke is hosting a fundraiser at the Valley View Panda Express on Friday, January 16 from 10 AM-11:30 PM!
Show this flyer at checkout or use code 3853309 at checkout for pickup orders in the official Panda Express app or website.

Panda Express will donate 20% of the proceeds to MAKE Roanoke!
January 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Sign up for a membership at MAKE Roanoke in January and get a free class* in our New Year’s Resolutions promotion!
Learn more: makeroanoke.org/posts/2026/0... #roanokeva #roanoke
December 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Don't miss this FREE Maker Mini class: Intro to Metrology on January 29 at 6 PM at MAKE Roanoke.

This class will teach you the fundamentals of precise measurements. Recommended for people ages 12 and up, attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Spots are limited, RSVP on the meetup!
December 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Don't miss your chance to make your very own, one of a kind cutting board at MAKE Roanoke! This 2-day class (students MUST attend both days) is on January 24 and 25 from 1-4 PM, and utilizes a variety of woodshop tools to make a unique wooden cutting board. Cost is $65.
December 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Come learn how to use a Cricut machine and Design Space at this class offered by MAKE Roanoke! We'll teach you how to make Vinyl & Print-Then-Cut stickers! This class is open to the public, you do not need to be a MAKE Roanoke member to attend. All attendees MUST register on the Meetup Event!
December 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Join us at MAKE Roanoke for another FREE Maker Mini, this time a demonstration on the wood lathe! This event is open to the public, you do not need to be a MAKE Roanoke Member to attend. Space is limited, attendees MUST RSVP on the Meetup Event!
December 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
MAKE Roanoke's December community meeting is on the THIRD Thursday!
Come hang out with makers of all crafts from our community, learn about updates from your neighborhood non-profit community makerspace here in Roanoke, VA, and bring that cool project you're working on for show and tell!
December 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
MAKE Roanoke has received over $400 thanks to shoppers like you using your Kroger Rewards card at checkout! Setting up your Kroger Rewards to support MAKE Roanoke takes only a minute and when you scan your card at checkout, Kroger donates some money to MAKE Roanoke at no cost to you!
December 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our Jingle & Mingle Holiday Social is THIS Sunday, Dec 7 from 1-5 pm! Swing by any time in that period to enjoy some hot cocoa and cookies, and make an ornament or card while you're there. Also a great time for a tour of the space!
This event is open to the public and has a suggested donation of $5
December 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
MAKE Roanoke is hosting a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza near Tanglewood Mall on Thursday, December 11 from 6-9PM
Show this flyer at checkout or use code FUNDA online through the official Blaze Pizza website or App. (Pickup or Dine-In only!)

Blaze Pizza will donate 20% of the proceeds to MAKE Roanoke!
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
MAKE Roanoke hosts Virtual Community Meetings on the Second Monday of each month at 6 pm on Google Meet! No sign-in is required! https://meet.google.com/ckf-jaic-knt

Come learn about updates on our Makerspace in Roanoke, VA, & show off that cool project you've been working on!

All are welcome!
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It's Giving Tuesday, so why not donate to your local non-profit makerspace? MAKE Roanoke is bringing back making to the Roanoke Valley with our community workshop and classes.
December 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
MAKE Roanoke is compiling a list of vendors and shops for supplies of all crafts! Got a favorite fabric shop? Where do you source your lumber? Who has the best resistors? Let us know by filling out the short form at mkroa.org/vendors
This current list can be viewed on our wiki wiki.makeroanoke.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM