Bring learning to life with hands-on, project-based experiences.

We design makerspaces, develop curriculum, and train educators to help students discover the joy of learning through making!

What We Believe

Empowering students through active learning.

At 1st Maker Space, we believe learning sticks when students roll up their sleeves and dive in. Our mission is to empower students through spaces, tools, and opportunities that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.

What We Do

Makerspaces, professional development, and lesson plans for educators and change makers.

Makerspaces

Custom spaces designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and discovery.

Professional Development

Training that equips educators with tools, confidence, and teaching strategies.

Free Lesson Plans

Ready-to-use, hands-on activities that inspire learning through making.

Makerspaces Matter

Learning that lasts a lifetime.

Today’s students can look up any answer online, but real learning happens through experience. Makerspaces bridge the gap between knowing and doing by giving students a place to experiment, create, and grow. They build confidence, encourage collaboration, and prepare students with skills that matter for tomorrow’s careers.

More about 1st Maker Space:

Makerspaces

Keep Kids Engaged Through Interactive Laser-Cutting Makerspace Activities

If you could only choose one piece from your makerspace equipment list, what should it be? The answer might surprise you: a laser cutter.

Makerspaces

3D Printing Projects for Students

Students return to school each fall with fresh energy and the motivation to learn. For many, a 3D printer in the makerspace represents possibility—but that possibility only becomes real learning when students move beyond simply printing downloaded files.

Makerspaces

Essential Makerspace Equipment List: School Makerspaces on a Budget

You're ready to launch a makerspace at your school, but where do you start? Walking into the world of makerspace supplies can feel overwhelming, especially with budget constraints and administrators asking for justification