We offer a variety of ways for you to access the Makerspace facilities.   

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The Fibre Café (by donation) [Wed. and Sat. afternoons, 1:00-3:30 pm]

The Fibre Café is our informal drop-in session for people with an interest in textiles to
gather. Bring a current project [with your own tools/supplies] to keep your hands busy
while you trade ideas and experience. The Fibre Café aims to foster:​

• community connections

• mentoring in the textile arts

• creative solutions to textile waste through collaboration and experimentation

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Casual Station Rental (starting @ $15/hr) [Wed. and Sat. afternoons, 1:00-3:30 pm]

For access to a sewing or weaving station, we offer non-member casual station rentals (by
reservation only). 
 
Sewing stations include access to a sewing machine, pertinent equipment and tools, along
with the use of cutting/ pattern-drafting tables and a pressing station.  
 
Weaving stations include access to a variety of looms, including floor, table and inkle
looms with pertinent tools and equipment, including the Makerspace warping board and
warping reel.
 

• $15.00/hr. for a sewing or weaving station [$30 for 2.5 hr. session]

• Please contact: makerspacegiro@gmail.com to make a reservation.

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Monthly & Annual Membership plans 
(starting @ $15/mth for youth, $25/mth for adults) [Wed. and Sat. afternoons, 1:00-3:30 pm]

For those working on larger ongoing projects, we offer both monthly and annual membership plans for both adults and youth. A membership plan can be purchased online and offers the most cost effective way to gain access to all that the Makerspace has to offer.​​ Members have FREE access to equipment and tools [by reservation]. Please contact: makerspace@girodepot.com to make a reservation.​​​