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Membership
Seattle Makers offers various membership levels to accommodate different needs.
Signup Bonus: Extra $50 Class Credit for your First Month!
Our standard memberships are designed for individuals with varying levels of makerspace usage.
| Feature | Tinkerer | Maker | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $75 | $125 | $245 |
| Tool Access | Hand Tools, Crafting, Electronics, Sewing, Paint Booth, Screen Printing*, Laser Cutting*, 3D Printing* (Excludes: CNC*, Woodshop*, Metal Shop*) |
All areas included* | All areas included* |
| Class Credit /mo | $10** | $50** | $100** |
| Machine/Studio Time /mo | $20** | $120** | $500** |
| Class Discount | 25% Off | 25% Off | 25% Off |
| Guided Machine Use | 50% Off | 50% Off | 50% Off |
| Visitors Allowed | Yes (no tool use) | Yes (no tool use) | Yes (no tool use) |
| Guest Passes | $20 (tool use allowed) | $20 (tool use allowed) | $20 (tool use allowed) |
*Self-Service use of this equipment requires a certification class. Seattle Makers certification classes can be taken affordably using your membership discount and class credit. Check the Seattle Makers calendar for dates.
**Most tools and equipment are free. Machines priced per minute (with variable pricing) include: laser cutters, 3D printers, wood CNC mill, metal CNC mill, and vinyl cutter.
These memberships are for folks who can give more to support scholarships for fellow makers!
- Support a special program or tool purchase
- Same benefits as Builder membership
- Personal workspace
- Personal tool storage
- Project storage
- Customizable benefits (inquire for details)
- Support special programs or tool purchases
- Same benefits as Builder membership
- Personal workspace
- Personal tool storage
- Project storage
- Customizable benefits (inquire for details)
Purchase a full year membership of any kind and get two months free! Choose the "Yearly" option during signup.
If your monthly class or machine time credits are not fully used, a limited amount will roll over to the next month until it reaches a cap of $250.
| Membership Level | Monthly Machine/Studio Time Credit Rollover | Monthly Class Credit Rollover |
|---|---|---|
| Tinkerer | $10 | $5 |
| Maker | $25 | $20 |
| Builder | $50 | $50 |
You can switch to the $20/month Supporter Membership to pause your main membership while retaining earned rollover credits.
- Access to workshop areas: classroom, music/video/photo studio, and co-working space
- Access to expert fabricators, designers, and educators
- High-quality machines: 3D printers, CNC mill, laser cutters, sewing machines, etc.
- Photography, video, and recording studio with editing station
- Tool library
- Discounts on classes and machine time
- Filtered water, tea, coffee
- Microwave & Refrigerator
- Paper Printer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bookable conference space
Several options are available for reduced-rate access:
- Volunteer 4 hours/week in exchange for a free "Maker" membership ($120 machine time credit included) and free certifications.
- Help assist members and support makerspace operations.
- Apply via the interest form.
- Offered in partnership with Community Makers NW.
- Covers membership costs for economically disadvantaged individuals (students, low-income, retirees).
- Learn more and apply here.
- All monthly memberships automatically renew each billing cycle. No contracts. Cancel anytime
- Members are billed on the same day each month as their initial signup
- All membership cancellations must occur prior to the next billing date
- Members can cancel their own accounts online at SeattleMakers.org
- For cancellation instructions, visit our website
- Within 5 days of activation: Refunds available with 10% processing fee
- After 5 days of activation: No refunds except in specific cases (disability or death)
- All refund requests should be sent to members@seattlemakers.org
- Discounted memberships available for family/household members
- Inquire for details in person or at contact@seattlemakers.org
- Available for purchase on the membership page.
- Cost: $20 per day.
- Allows a guest (8 years old and up) accompanied by a member to use the space for one day.
- Tool access is included, but safety training and certification requirements still apply for specific equipment*.
- Member must accompany guests at all times.
- Our insurance covers youth makers aged 8-17 with supervision by a guardian.
- Guardians need their own membership or a guest pass to be in the space.
- Contact us with questions about youth memberships.
For any membership-related questions, please contact:
- Email: contact@seattlemakers.org (Use members@seattlemakers.org for refund requests)
- Phone: (206) 659-1726
- In person: 3012 16th Ave W Seattle, WA 98119