Maker
$50/mo
Discount rate: $40/mo
Access our workshop tools and spaces to build your projects.
Memberships for individuals & families
Join the BiG Fab Lab and gain access to our wood shop, metal shop, pottery studio, 3D printers and scanners, laser engraver and more! Schedule a tour now!
Once you become a member and pass basic tool safety training, your creativity can have full reign!
The Maker: Our most popular level!
This role offers an array of incredible benefits for builders passionate about creation and innovation. Pros: Exclusive access to our tools, equipment, and workspaces. Bring your ideas to life.
Plus …
24/7 access, design software, space discounts, WiFi, peer networking, class discounts, tool rental, production space, utilities, and more. See below…
A community that works
Need access to a community of diverse individuals from broad industries? Grow your network and foster partnerships.
Jump down to our amenities table for details.
Day Pass Cowork
$15/mo
Drop in for a day, no strings attached, limited hours & amenities.
Full Time Cowork
$75/mo
Full-time coworking with amenities to make work rewarding.
Creative office makerspaces
Choose a dedicated desk, studio, or office. Enjoy privacy, focus, and customization to enhance your productivity and workflow. See our amenities table. Our workspace users enjoy the same perks as our full time members.
Workspaces
$150+/mo
Providing flexible workspace options
A variety of options are available. Click below to learn more.
Empower students with us
Scholarship supporter
$25/mo
incremental
Support students and young adults by signing up for for our Scholarship program.
General expectations
Members are expected to work in a safe manner, treat others with respect, clean up after themselves, and care for the equipment. Memberships will be revoked if these guidelines are not followed. Check out our Member Handbook to understand your responsibilities as a member.
Each member will be issued an RFID swipe picture ID. This card will be necessary to access various areas of the Lab. Soon, our swipe system will allow us to control tool access, monitor usage, and monitor scheduling.
No membership is required to attend classes.
Membership Amenities
(See our plans for which are included in your level.)
- Use of all tools and equipment — successful completion of safety and basic use class required
- 24/7 Access *
- Central communal workshop with large worktables
- Power outlets and compressed air at each worktable
- Free use of conference rooms
- Free use of computer workstations with software
- Wi-fi with high speed Internet access
- Free members-only meet-ups and other special events
- Use of the refrigerator and microwave oven
- Access to member-only lounge
- 10% discount on classes and store merchandise
Membership grants you access to our shared equipment.
Find a chart showing available tools and services for all our member levels.
* A member must be certified in two classes before achieving full access
Below is a table of our amenities, note that the Coworking Full Time member is the same as any of our Office levels (Dedicated desk, Studio and Private office). No membership is required to attend classes.
| Amenities | Cost | SUPPORTER | MAKER | DAY PASS | FULL TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mailbox | $15/mo | + | |||
| Computers | x | x | x | ||
| Support | x | ||||
| Event discounts | x | x | |||
| Print credit | $10/mo | x | |||
| Drop-in desks | x | x | |||
| WiFi | x | x | x | ||
| Peer access | x | x | x | ||
| Member events | x | x | x | ||
| Class discounts | x | x | |||
| Tool rental | x | x | |||
| Prod space | x | x | |||
| Utilities | x | x | x | ||
| Storage | $10+/mo | + | + | + | |
| Ph booth | + | + | + | ||
| Outdoor access | x | x | x | x | |
| Conference room | $5/hr | + | + | + | 2 hr free |
| Event space | $15/hr | + | + | + | + |
- The Discounted rate applies to students (14 to 21), seniors (65+), and military (active and inactive – thank you for your service!)
- Add-Ons will be linked to a single primary holder account. The primary account holder will be responsible for making monthly payments.
- New Members and Add-Ons pre-pay their first three months, non-refundable.
- * New members will be authorized for 24/7 access after taking 2 certification classes.
- Autopayment (or Recurring) membership payments are charged to the primary account holder’s credit card, monthly.
- Invoiced (or Non-recurring) memberships will be invoiced monthly. Payments made by cash, check, or credit card.
- Surcharges: Additional charges will be assessed for monthly tool use based on the following schedule. “Invoiced” memberships are assessed an additional 25% on tool surcharges:
Below are our tool rates for equipment. If you do not see something, please ask. Thanks!
| Tool | Cost details |
|---|---|
| 3D Printing | $5/hr |
| Photography | $5 |
| Metal shop | $10 |
| Woodshop | $5 |
| Copier | $0.10 B&W, $0.25 Color |
| Tormach | $25 |
| Pottery | $5 |
| T-shirt press | $5 |
| Laser engraver | $35 |
| Kiln firing | ask |
| Vinyl printing and cutting | $5 and $15 |
| CNC routers | $20 and $25 |
| Sewing machine | $5 per 4-hour block |
Payment plans:
Our generous monthly and annual plans
| Membership | Auto-payment | Invoiced | Expiration | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $50 | $65 | 1 month | *Tool surcharges apply |
| Discounted | $40 | $55 | 1 month | *Tool surcharges apply |
| Family or Associate Add-On | $35 | $50 | 1 month | *Tool surcharges apply |
Annual Memberships:
| Membership | Auto-payment | Invoiced | Expiration | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $550 (save $50) | $565 | 1 year | *Tool surcharges apply |
| Discounted | $440 (save $40) | $455 | 1 year | *Tool surcharges apply |
| Family or Associate Add-On | $385 (save $35) | $400 | 1 year | *Tool surcharges apply |