Empowering Creativity and Innovation, Building Community

Gorge MakerSpace is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the diverse makers, artists, and doers of the Columbia Gorge community.

Learn To Make, Make To Learn

Our mission at Gorge Makerspace is to empower and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and build their creative skills. Through hands-on projects, camps and workshops, we help unlock the potential of the hands and mind, and reconnect people with their power to make and repair. Our culture of innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning, creates a space for everyone to discover their way to make a positive impact on the world.

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Make this

How We’re Fostering Maker Magic

  • Students receive one-on-one attention from skilled and passionate teachers in a wide variety of topics, including woodworking, woodturning, blacksmithing, digital fabrication, sewing, crafting, and more.

  • We provide a collaborative space where the diverse makers, artists, and doers of the Columbia Gorge can connect and create through community events, classes and camps. All ages, backgrounds, and skill levels are welcome here!

  • With a complete fab-lab of robotics, electronics and digital tools, we host several teams of youth who compete nationally in contests for design, invention, marine engineering and chain reaction machines.

  • At our Open House events we invite everyone in the community to experience the joy of making. Gift making nights for families, repair cafes for broken appliances, and demonstrations by skilled artists are ways we enjoy encouraging new makers.

Ready To Get Making?

Ready To Get Making?

Upcoming Classes

  • Intro to Spoon Carving: Knife Skills

    Sunday, April 28th Ages 12+

    $125

  • Sewing Circle

    Every Monday, 5:30-7:30pm
    Ages 15+

    $10

  • Kids Open Shop

    Wednesdays, 2-5pm
    Ages 7+

    $25

  • Open Shop

    Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 Ages 15+

    $25

  • "I love Makerspace! It is such a tremendous resource for our small community. I love the adult woodworking classes and the after-school opportunities for kids. The instructors are fantastic. Thank you!"

    -Carrie

  • "Gorge MakerSpace is warm, welcoming and supportive, especially for folks new to tools and wood work. I have taken two classes there and I appreciate how it is an equal opportunity space!"

    -Cheryl H

  • Great space, knowledgable and friendly staff!

    -Tricia

  • "Having never turned wood before, Gorge MakerSpace has provided a super supportive environment for learning, and advancing my skills. I highly recommend all their classes!"

    -Sarah

  • "Gorge MakerSpace is a highlight in Gorge activities for kids and families."

    -Christin

  • "I highly recommend Makerspace to everyone. One of the reasons why we moved to the gorge is to experience and explore STEM projects for my son and myself. The classes are age-appropriate, thought provoking, creative, relevant, and functional."

    -Ashley B

  • "Gorge MakerSpace is awesome! The instructors there are so nice, very inspiring to be creative. The coolest thing about it is that kids learn the tools and safety precautions and then have the freedom to build or make whatever you can dream up."

    -Jayden (age 12)

How You Can Help
The Makers

From fundraisers and tool wishlists to building out brand new work spaces, there are so many ways you can make an impact and support Gorge MakerSpace. Click below to learn how you can help.