Summer is in full swing, and so is activity at the Makerspace! From events to upgrades, there's a lot to share—check out what’s new:

Maker Faire Committee Kicks Off

Planning for our booth at Milwaukee Maker Faire (Nov 8–9) is underway! Our first committee meeting is scheduled—join us and help shape what we show off to the community. Whether you want to build, plan, or just lend a hand, we’d love your input.
RSVP for the committee meeting

Metalworking Area Expansion

The metal shop is growing! We’re adding a plasma cutter over the next couple of weeks and rearranging some tooling to make space. More updates (and sparks) soon!

Air Line Improvements

No more fighting with the stubborn air reel near the assembly bench! We're installing a more intuitive air supply and relocating the original reel to the metalworking area where it’ll be a better fit.

Quarterly Board Meeting – Tuesday, July 15 (6:30–8:00pm)

Curious about how the space is run? Our next Quarterly Board Meeting is on Tuesday, July 15th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. All are welcome to attend—just remember to keep side conversations low while we handle board business.
View the event here

Monthly Open House – Sunday, July 6

Come meet fellow makers, see new equipment, and show off your projects! Our next open house is Sunday, July 6 from 6:00–7:00pm. Members and curious newcomers are all welcome.
See event details

New Chairs, Screens & Tech

• A generous donor dropped off 24 wheeled office chairs, now distributed around the space for your comfort.

• Flatscreen TVs and touchscreen computers were also donated recently. We’re planning to use the touchscreens to build a helpful inventory and equipment interface for members. Stay tuned!

Help Train Our Members

We’re seeking volunteers to offer quick, 30-minute training sessions on shop tools like the table saw, sanders, welders, and more. These don’t need to be formal classes—just quick, practical introductions to help others use the space safely.
Interested? Please email us at info@waukeshamakers.com with your availability.

This Space is Yours—Help Us Keep It Awesome

Waukesha Makerspace is a community-run shop built on the passion and participation of its members. Whether you’re helping with events, donating materials, or showing someone how to use a tool—you’re what keeps this place running. Thanks for being part of it, and we hope to see you at the next event or around the shop!

— The Waukesha Makerspace Team