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

We design makerspaces, develop lesson plans, 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

PD 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.

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Makerspaces

Featured Makerspace: Dugger Union Jr./Sr. High School

At Dugger Union Jr./Sr. High School, the makerspace is preparing students for life beyond graduation by combining hands-on learning with real-world career skills. Led by Computer Science teacher and Makerspace Manager Abby Howard, students gain experience with CNC machines, laser design, carpentry, and engineering challenges that build creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Through open-ended projects and practical experiences, the makerspace is helping students discover their strengths while preparing them for college, the skilled trades, and today's evolving workforce.

Makerspaces

Freedom to Create: Inside the River Valley Middle School Makerspace

River Valley Middle School's unique three-room makerspace gives students the freedom to create, innovate, and explore at their own pace. Led by Maker Manager Stephen Tull, the program is fostering confidence, engagement, and meaningful learning experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.

Makerspaces

Where Faith Meets Making at St. Nicholas School

At St. Nicholas School in Sunman, Indiana, the makerspace is bringing the school’s mission to life by blending hands-on learning with faith and service. Through creative, real-world projects, students are building confidence, strengthening problem-solving skills, and fostering a strong sense of community among peers, teachers, and families.