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It all began in 2012 with a small group of people who envisioned a diverse community and welcoming place where people of all ages could work together to make things.
Our vibrant community welcomes makers from ages 5 to 105, including artists, engineers, woodworkers, crafters, and more. We bring together hobbyists and professionals to create and learn in a supportive environment where everyone, regardless of background or experience, feels welcome. To ensure accessibility, we keep membership fees low, offer needs-based scholarships, and provide many public programs.
Located in downtown Decatur, our 2,500-square-foot space features a woodshop, electronics lab, biolab, textiles area, 3D printers, laser cutters, and more. We offer memberships, public classes, free community events, youth STEAM programs, teacher development, and collaborative problem-solving with local partners.
Decatur Makers envisions a world where creativity, learning, collaboration, and skill development are accessible to all.
barriers to creativity and learning by providing affordable access to tools, resources, and hands-on education in a supportive and inclusive community. We empower individuals and families of all backgrounds to engage in making, learning, and building.
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Let us Meet On the Land 🌿 Ceremonial Blessing and Artist Reception Tuesday, November 10 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Agnes Scott College A ceremonial blessing of the land where the artwork will go, along with an opportunity to meet both artists and reflect on the larger political narrative which underpins this project. Please click over to @beaconhillblackalliance for full details Art-focused Community Conversation Wednesday, November 11 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Decatur Makers An informal evening featuring artist Amber Starks with Rhonda Grayson, a descendant of the Muscogee Black Freedmen. Learn about the design and fabrication plans, explore the project’s vital historical context, and share how our local community can participate in bringing this vision to life. Free registration through our Event Calendar linked in bio

📸 Your work deserves better photos — and you don’t need fancy gear to get them. Product Photography Basics: Great Shots with What You Have Whether you sell online, post on social, or just want to show off your projects, this hands-on class will get you clean, professional-looking shots using sunlight, everyday lamps, and the camera already in your pocket. You’ll learn to: ☀️ Set up simple lighting with sun, artificial light, or both 🎨 Fix off colors, harsh shadows, and pesky reflections 📱 Get the most out of your phone or camera ✨ Polish your shots with editing tips that work in any app We’ll wrap with a live demo: the instructor photographs a student’s piece from setup to final shot. Bring something you’ve made and your phone or camera, and it might be yours! 👀 No photography experience needed. 🗓️ Sign up via the class calendar, link in bio!

Grab your people and come shop with us! 🎁✨ The Decatur Makers Holiday Market is back Saturday, November 14, 10am–4pm, with handmade gifts, live music, the kid zone, delicious food, and our classic wood ornament turning station. We’re so happy to welcome back some familiar faces: 🎨 Watercolor giftables and acrylic paintings by @pkyoungart 🖊️ Woodturned pepper mills and pens from @the_rusticbee 🕯️ Candles and self-care goodies from @lorettagenecandleco.2 🍦 Frozen custard and baked treats from @jamisweetreats 🌶️ Handcrafted spice mixes from @sumthinaboutspice 🖼️ Layered wood art and kits from @sweetserendipity37 🍍Fresh Caribbean-inspired juices from @blendedtogetherjuice 👗 Unique fashions and 3D-printed accessories from @lagenlook.designer 🕰️ Art clocks made from repurposed materials by @nelsonwoodworking10 🐾 Pet Inspired Woodcraft, Charcuterie Boards, and more by @downwarddogcraftguild 🪵 Resin and wood creations from @beltane_creations …and plenty of new makers to discover too. See the full vendor preview on our event page (link in bio)! Bring your friends, your gift list, and your appetite. See you on the 14th! 💛

Check out these awesome events this week at Decatur Makers! #communitymakerspace #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #makersgonnamake

There’s a lot going on at Decatur Makers this month! Check out our full event list above and our link in the bio for more info. 🔗🤖🌟 #makersgonnamake #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #novemberevents

What does it take to turn something you love making into a brand people recognize? 🪵✨ That was the question at our second Founders Forum with Char Miller-King, The Wooden Maven! Char shared how her passion for woodworking grew into a business spanning education, content creation, and partnerships with national brands. It was extra special to welcome Char back. She’s been part of our community as a member, instructor, and board member. Thank you, Char, and thanks to everyone who packed the room and brought great questions! 🔜 Up next: Building a Business That Stands for Something Join us with Abbey Griffith, founder of Clarity Fitness, who’s challenging fitness industry norms with a focus on body positivity, inclusivity, and a healthier relationship with movement. We’ll talk building a business around your values, standing out, and handling the unexpected turns. 📅 Monday, November 23 | 7pm 📍 Decatur Makers 🎟️ Free and open to all! Photo: @christopherbreedlove

Meet the new makers joining this year’s Holiday Market! ✨ Swipe through for a peek at their work, then visit their pages to get your gift list started. ✦ Prints and upcycled fashion by @launiespiral.prints ✦ Handmade baskets by @amandaeplumb ✦ Pen & Ink originals and prints by @davidcostonart ✦ Resin and clay jewelry by @merryartisan ✦ Cyanotype botanical prints by @marbreymyerscreative ✦ Quilt kits and jackets by @clovercottons ✦ Notebooks and planners by @heir_reign_collection ✦ Pop culture creations by @heshereallweek ✦ Personalized photo gifts and eco-resin decor @aurora.liora.photos @auroralioracrafts ✦ Beaded gemstone jewelry and resin tray in support of ALS research by @altrujewelry ✦ Brazilian Chocolates by @sweetbrazilatl ✦ Make Your Own jewelry with ISOcation Treat yourself to the full vendor preview on our event page (link in bio), then come shop them all in person on Saturday, Nov 14, 10a–4p at Decatur Makers. 🎁

🎤🎸 Two ways to rock the Holiday Market! 11am–1pm: Live Band Karaoke! Ever dreamed of singing with a real band? Now’s your chance! Sign-ups are OPEN now on our event page (link in bio). Pick your song, grab the mic, and let the band back you up. Not a singer? Come cheer on the crowd! 1pm: Modern Analog takes the stage! Stick around for the big show. This female-fronted cover band is bringing all your Gen X essentials. Get ready to sing along! 📍 Decatur Makers Holiday Market 🗓️ Saturday, November 14, 10am-4pm Shop local, eat well, and make some noise with us! 🎄✨

This week at Decatur Makers we have a full line-up and lots of youth programming! Learn more and register in the link in our bio. 🔗 #decaturmakers #makersgonnamake #atlantamakerspace #decaturmakerspace #communitymakerspace

We’re excited for the 4th Annual Decatur Makers Holiday Market, coming up in just under a month! 🎁Saturday, November 14th, 10a–4p. There’s a Kid Zone with train rides, a bouncy house and maker fun. Live karaoke is back from 11a-1p, then Modern Analog takes the stage and takes us back to the 90s! And of course, the crowd-favorite wood-turned ornament station returns, so you can make your new favorite keepsake. 🪵✨ Come hungry! 🍽️ @abuelitaoaxaquena will serve up your Mexican food favorites and @hapa.atl will introduce us to Hawaiian comfort food, plus we'll have sweet treats, blended juices and more. But the real goal? Getting that gift list handled. With over 30 vendors selling local, handcrafted goods, you’ll find gifts made with heart, right here at home. You can preview the full vendor list now on our event page or stay tuned for vendor highlights over the next few weeks. Mark your calendar, bring your list, and tag a friend who swore they’d finish their shopping early this year. 🙌 Nov 14 | 10a–4p | Decatur Makers

🚨 ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨 Our last run of Leathercrafting: Belt Making is almost full! When: Saturday Time: 2–7 PM (yes, you can bring a snack! ) Cost: Just $40 What do you get? New skills AND a belt you made yourself! Come learn something new, work with your hands, and leave with something you can wear. 🎟️ Grab one of the last spots before they’re gone! Link in bio.

You're making products. But are you building a brand? 👀 There's a difference between making something people want to buy and building a brand people recognize, remember, and connect with. Char Miller-King, The Wooden Maven, turned her love of woodworking into opportunities far beyond selling what she makes, including teaching, media, and brand partnerships with The Home Depot and Carhartt. How did she do it? And what can other makers and entrepreneurs learn from her journey? Join us for Maker to Brand: Building a Business Around What You Make, our next Decatur Makers Founders Forum! ✨ Discover why branding matters ✨ Explore opportunities beyond product sales ✨ Learn from Char's entrepreneurial journey 📅 This Friday, October 16 | 7 PM 📍 Decatur Makers 🎟️ FREE + open to the community Bring your questions! This is a conversation, not a lecture. 🔗 Register at decaturmakers.org/forum #DecaturMakers #FoundersForum #TheWoodenMaven #CreativeEntrepreneur #BrandBuilding #DecaturGA

This week at Decatur Makers our feature event is our ✨ Founder Forum ✨ this Friday from 7-8:30pm! Chad Miller-King (@woodenmaven) will be presenting on how to build a business around what you make! Register in the link in the bio! Check out what else is going on around the space: Jewelry Makers Meetup ✨ | Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 6:30-7:30pm Open Build Night 🤖 | Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7-9pm 3D Print Like A Pro ✅ | Saturday, Oct. 17th, 11am-1pm Laser Meetup ⚡️| Sunday, Oct. 18th, 11am-1pm #communitymakerspace #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #makersgonnamake

It was a spooky Friday night at @fernbankmuseum’s Fernbank After Dark where we held an exhibit on the echolocation of bats! Participants walked through an echolocation exhibit, learning the stages of how bats find food, and got to try out echolocation sound waves on different materials! Thank you so much for having us Fernbank! 🦇 #communitymakerspace #fernbankafterdark #decaturmakerspace #decaturmakers

We’ve got a full line up of events this month wt Decatur Makers! Check out our link in the bio to learn more. 🤖🛠️ #communitymakerspace #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #decaturmakers #makersgonnamake

You make something. Could you build a brand around it? 👀 Our next Decatur Makers Founders Forum welcomes Char Miller-King, The Wooden Maven, for: 🛠️ Maker to Brand: Building a Business Around What You Make Char has taken her love of woodworking far beyond simply making and selling. Her journey has grown to include entrepreneurship, teaching, content creation, and brand partnerships with companies like The Home Depot and Carhartt. She’ll join us to talk about how she built a business and recognizable brand around her craft, how new opportunities became part of that journey, and what she’s learned along the way. And we’re especially excited to welcome Char back to Decatur Makers! 💚 Char was a member of our maker community, taught woodworking in the space, and served on our Board of Directors. Whether you’re already selling what you make, building a side hustle, or just wondering where your creative skills could lead, come join the conversation. 📅 Friday, October 16 ⏰ 7 PM 📍 Decatur Makers 🎟️ Free + open to the community Space is limited! Register at decaturmakers.org/forum

🧸🩹 The Toy Hospital is open! Turns out you're never too young to learn that "broken" doesn't have to mean "throw it away." 💛 This past weekend we headed to @childrensmuseumatlanta for the member preview of Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit, where our volunteer Toy Doctors helped young visitors patch up their favorite stuffed friends with sewing supplies, repair skills, and lots of encouragement. 🪡✨ At Decatur Makers, we're all about learning by doing and giving things another chance. Sometimes that's a lamp, a bike, or a wobbly chair 🔧🚲💡… and sometimes it's a beloved stuffed animal who needs a little TLC. The lesson is the same: before we replace it, let's learn how it's made and see if we can fix it. 🛠️ Huge thanks to the Children's Museum of Atlanta for inviting us, and to our amazing Toy Doctors Nicole, Maureen, and Carlee! 👩‍⚕️ (Fun fact: Maureen is an actual MD, so "Toy Doctor" wasn't much of a stretch 😄)

🎁✨ The Decatur Makers Holiday Market is BACK! ✨🎁 Join us Saturday, November 14, from 10 AM–4 PM for a festive day of shopping, making, and merrymaking at Decatur Makers! 🛍️ Shop one-of-a-kind gifts from local artists and makers 🎨 Find paintings, textiles, fine woodwork, jewelry, self-care goodies, and more 🪵 Turn your own holiday ornament in our Wood Turning area 🎪 Kids can enjoy the train, bouncy house, and hands-on activities in the Kid Zone 🎶 Plus food, music, and plenty of Decatur Makers fun! Skip the mall and shop small. Come find something you won't see anywhere else—and make a little something while you're here! 📅 Saturday, Nov. 14 | 10 AM–4 PM 📍 Decatur Makers, 605 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. 🎁 For the full list of confirmed vendors, check out the event page—link in bio! Bring your whole crew and kick off the holiday season with us! ❤️

Meet Michael. He was one of our many guests at the Dare to Repair Cafe last weekend. Our volunteers helped him repair a bread maker and a lamp! It’s stories like these that inspire us to continue living our mission of creating a more diverse and accessible community around making. #decaturmakers #makersgonnamake #atlantamakerspace #decaturmakerspace #communitymakerspace

There’s never a dull Open Build Night! ✨Can you guess the name of this contraption?! Come visit us Wednesday nights from 7-9pm (minus the 1st Wednesday) to go on a tour of our space, get your questions answered, and work on a project! #decaturmakers #makersgonnamake #atlantamakerspace #decaturmakerspace #communitymakerspace

Dare. To. Repair! This past weekend our army of volunteers repaired over 100 items for community members. From roombas to chairs to air fryers to lamps - no person was turned away from our Decatur Makers fix-it volunteers. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and who brought us something to fix! #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #makersgonnamake #communitymakerspace

It’s Dare to Repair day at Decatur Makers! Our army of 40+ volunteers are working to repair lamps, bikes, clothing, furniture and any item that comes through the door! Decatur Makers believes in the value of giving back to a community that gives so much to us. Thank you to our partner @legacydecatur for helping to make this happen! #Daretorepair #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #comminitymakerspace #atlantamakerspace

Thought the makerspace would be quiet on Labor Day. We were very wrong. 😂 Turns out, a day off means a day to MAKE. Woodworking. Robotics. Building. Designing. Experimenting. Creating. Some working together, some completely lost in their own projects. And honestly, we love it. Because sometimes making is the break from everyday life. 💚 Happy Labor Day from a very-not-quiet Decatur Makers! 🛠️

Rock on! 🤘 🎸 At this week’s Guitar Makers Meetup instructor John (@gillreschguitars) taught us how to make pickups for electric guitars. Thank you John and thank you everyone for coming out! #decaturmakers #guitarmaking #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #communitymakerspace

This month at Decatur Makers we have everything from 3D printing classes to learning how to leather craft your own belt! Check out all these events and more in the link in our bio. 🗓️🔗 #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #makersgonnamake #communitymakerspace

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our Intro to Linocut class today! Cats, Moo Deng, coffee cup, and more designs were made! 🎨

Vendors, it’s that time of year! 🎉 Applications are OPEN for the 4th Annual Decatur Makers Holiday Market on November 14, 10am–4pm! It’s a fun day of holiday shopping, maker fun, and connecting with shoppers who love to support local makers. ✨ Apply now to be included in our first round of vendor reviews! And yes — we made the vendor application new & improved this year. 👉 Link in bio!

1 ➡️ 2 ➡️ 3➡️ Tada! One of our makers made these pollinator inspired patches using recycled denim! #makersgonnamake #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our inaugural Founders Forum last week with Scott Grimes, founder and former CEO of Cardlytics! We look forward to hosting and exploring many more maker topics in the future! 🌟 #decaturmakers #foundersforum #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #makersgonnamake

Today in the Makerspace! Maker Chris found a derelict Chello and decided to give it a second life. After hours of gluing, lasering, and patching - we have a restored Chello! Chris hopes to pass the Chello on to a child who might not be able to afford one. #decaturmakers #makersgonnamake #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #communitymakerspace

Check out your next chance to add to The Story Blossom Tree, created by @rob_the_stuff_maker , this weekend at the Salem-Panola Branch of @dekalblibrary ! We love seeing Decatur Makers-made art growing out in the community. 🌸

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to last night’s member’s meeting! We had some incredible maker-made show and tells. #makersgonnamake #decaturmakers #communitymakerspace #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace

Wavelengths, soldering, and amps - oh my! 🔊 Thank you to everyone who came out last week to learn how to build speakers! Over Decatur Makers’ history, the community has made almost 300 speakers, and there will be many more speaker classes in the future! #makersgonnamake #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #communitymakerspace #decaturmakers

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our screen printing demo this past weekend! We had a great crew of makers learning how to lay down ink from Randall, who walked us through the whole process step by step. 🎨 This is just one of the many tools and skills you can learn at Decatur Makers! If you missed this one, don’t worry! We’ve got more classes and demos coming. #makersgonnamake #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #screenprintingdecatur

🔊 It's speaker time, y'all! Our favorite Basics of Speaker Design class is back next Thursday & Friday, and there are only 3 spots left. 👀 For just $60, you'll build TWO working speakers and explore the science behind great sound in this fun, hands-on, two-day experience. 🎟️ Only 3 seats remain. Grab yours before they're gone!

Decatur Makers Founders Forum: Hobby or Business? Is My Idea Worth Pursuing? Join us for the inaugural Decatur Makers Founders Forum, a new speaker series designed to connect makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators with experienced founders who have built successful ventures. Our first forum features Scott Grimes, founder and former CEO of Cardlytics, who will share practical insights on evaluating ideas, recognizing opportunities, and deciding whether your hobby, product, or side project has the potential to become a business. The evening will include Scott’s presentation followed by an interactive audience Q&A. Whether you’re just exploring an idea, building your first product, or considering your next venture, you’ll leave with practical advice and real-world lessons from someone who’s been there. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required, and space is limited. Decaturmakers.org/foundersforum

A MASSIVE round of applause and thank you to all of our volunteers who came out for our monthly Clean Up Day! As a volunteer-led organization we truly cannot operate without the love, care, and community that our volunteers give and create. Until next month! 🧼🧹🧽❤️ #decaturmakers #makersgonnamake #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #communitymakerspace

Want to become a 3D printing Jedi master this month?! We’ve got two classes - 3D modeling in Blender (this Sunday!) and Print Like A Pro (7/25) to help you take the next steps in your 3D printing journey! Learn more and sign up in the link in our bio. 💻🛠️ #decaturmakers #makersgonnamake #communitymakerspace #3Dprintingdecatur #3Dprintingatlanta

Jewelry making meet up success 💍📿🧿 Thanks for coming everyone! Keep an eye on our schedule for more meetups like this. #jewelrymaking #decaturmakers #beads

Meet Amadia - she’s a maker bringing a necklace from her friend’s favorite book series to life! Proof that the best gifts are made with pliers, heart, and your own two hands (and a bit of Decatur Makers magic 🌟). #DecaturMakers #CommunityMakers #atlantamakerspace

What a fantastic night @fernbankmuseum After Dark! 🌉✨ Our crew brought the fun to the Under Construction event with a bridge-building challenge and a mesmerizing oobleck and sound frequencies demo. By the end of the night, the line to test bridges stretched across the room! We love opportunities to share what Decatur Makers is all about. It looks like our bridge to the community just got a little stronger. 💙 #DecaturMakers #FernbankAfterDark #MakerCommunity #STEM #HandsOnLearning

🫧 BUBBLE PARTY TIME! 🫧🤖 Another amazing week of LEGO Robotics Camp is in the books! From building and coding to bubbles and big smiles, we packed a whole lot of fun into one week. 🚀 We’ve still got a few spots left for our middle school Lego camp next week—don’t miss out! Head to the link in our bio to check out our last two Summer Camps and grab your spot! ☀️

Skip the scrolling. Make something instead. This month we're cutting leather, dialing in 3D prints, and building speakers from scratch. Whether you're trying something completely new or adding another skill to your maker toolkit, we've got a bench waiting for you. 🪡 July 11 – Leathercrafting: Belt Making 🖨 July 25 – Print Like a Pro: 3D Printing Essentials 🔊 July 30–31 – Basics of Speaker Design Seats are limited—grab yours at decaturmakers.org.

LEGO Robotics officially took off this spring 🤖🚀 Thank you to @Arconic for a generous grant that helped us invest in LEGO Robotics sets and launch FIRST LEGO League at Decatur Makers! Your support brought hands-on STEM learning to life for our first teams—and we’re just getting started. Fall registration is now open!

A huge thank you to Matt and the GoogleServe crew for spending the day with us creating more than 200 STEM kits! 🎉 These kits will support Decatur Makers’ youth outreach programming for underserved students in Newton County and at the Washington Street Community Center, helping bring more hands-on STEM learning to kids in our community. We appreciate your time, energy, and commitment to making a difference! 💙🔧✨

Cheers to an amazing Maker Mixer! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who came out, volunteered, donated, and celebrated with us. We can’t wait to see what we make together this year.

Another Dare to Repair with our besties at @dekalblibrary is in the history books! 🔧♻️ Clothes, clocks, yard tools, ghosts (yes, ghosts 👻), and so much more—all fixed up, ready for more adventures, and nowhere near the landfill. A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and everyone who brought something in to repair. You all make this more than a fix-it night; it’s one of our favorite community hangouts. There are always great conversations, lots of learning, and the satisfaction of keeping perfectly good things in use a little longer. We love this event so much that we’re expanding it in 2026. Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share what’s coming next!

🚨 Auction Closes Tonight at 8 PM! 🚨 There are still lots of incredible deals waiting for bids, and every one helps support something bigger. 🧵 Sewing instruction (3 hrs) — you choose the project | starting $40 🪡 Quilting instruction (3 hrs) — starting $40 🔊 Speaker consult + parts — starting $100 (parts value ≈ bid) | 2 available, top 2 win ☀️ Beaded suncatcher workshop (2 ppl) — starting $30 | kids 8+ welcome 😁 Tooth whitening — starting $100 And that’s just a snapshot—there are still plenty of workshops, activities, maker experiences, and family-friendly items sitting at low bids. Most importantly, every bid directly supports Decatur Makers’ ability to offer free and low-cost public programming for both youth and adults—from hands-on workshops and community build nights to open-access classes and creative learning opportunities year-round. Swoop in, grab a deal, and help keep community making accessible to everyone. ⏰ Auction closes at 8 PM tonight! 🔨 https://new.biddingowl.com/makermixer

Tomorrow night. Oak House. Let's go. 🛠️ The Maker Mixer & Silent Auction is THIS SATURDAY 6-9pm at Oak House in Avondale Estates. Here's what you're missing if you don't show up: 🎟️ A raffle stacked with goodies from @dancinggoatscoffee , @kellysmarketdecatur , @farmburgerdecatur , @marlowstavern , and @jenisicecreams 🍽️ Dinner and drinks catered by @the_marlay_house World Cup is in full swing and they are SLAMMED right now, so the fact that they carved out time to feed us tomorrow night is a genuine act of neighborly love. We see you, Marlay House. ❤️ 🔨 Final bidding on the silent auction, closes at 8pm tomorrow This one's worth showing up for. 🎟️ Tickets link in bio See you tomorrow!

🎶 Hey music fans—let’s amplify the fun! 🎶 🎉 NEW AUCTION ITEM 🎉 🔊 Private Speaker Design Consultation + Parts Kit (Top 2 Winners) Ever wanted to design and build your own speaker system? This is your chance to work one-on-one with one of our expert instructors to create a custom speaker project—from concept to design to build planning. The top two bidders will each win a private 2+ hour consultation plus up to $100 in speaker parts to get started. 🎸 And don’t forget—we also have 4 music lessons from @guitarshedatl up for grabs! ⏰ Bidding is open now and closes Saturday at 8pm. 👉 Link in bio to learn more + place your bids!

The Future is Maker Made. If you've seen Decatur Makers around town, chances are your kids have already experimented with our Circuit Blocks. Now you can bring that creativity home. Up for auction: ⚡ Two Decatur Makers-made Circuit Block Kits (the top two bidders each win a kit!) 🧠 A private 3D Design & Printing session with Crystal 🎨 A Blick Artist Bundle 📚 $100 to @littleshopofstories 🫧 $200 to @sloomooinstitute 💣 $300 to @beatthebomb 🦁 4 Passes to @zooatl 🦕 4 Passes to @tellusmuseum 👑 2 Tickets to @medievaltimesatl 🔬 Exploration kits and more Every bid helps support affordable classes, camps, and the free monthly youth programs that introduce young makers to creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Auction open to everyone. Bid now and help build the future. 👉 https://new.biddingowl.com/makermixer

Get Unstuck — Now Up for Bid! Four one-hour coaching sessions with Peter Sahlstrom — 25+ years helping businesses and teams solve hard problems and move forward. Career pivot? Stalled project? Team friction? Peter's seen it and helped fix it. 🔨 Bid now at the Maker Mixer Silent Auction 👉 Link through Maker Mixer in bio

It’s that time of year again! 🎉🥳 The Maker Mixer and Silent Auction fundraiser is here! Have you placed a bid in the silent auction? Got your tickets? Prepared for an intense match of air hockey at The Oak House? The silent auction is now open for you to peruse and place a bid! We look forward to seeing you Saturday at 6pm. Check it out in the link in our bio! @atlantafalcons @metalartsguildga @guitarshedatl @beatthebomb @marlowstavern @amanisoaps @littleshopofstories @atlbotanical @medieval_times @wheelhousepub @sloomooinstitute @claritydecatur @blickatlanta @sixflagsovergeorgia @topgolf @zooatl @tellusmuseum @highmuseumofart @decaturfamilydental @reformology_

Past, present, future. We’ll be honest, we weren’t totally sure what Crystal was cooking for MakerLab: 250 at Decatur Makers… but we had faith. Then she said campers’ final projects would be on display at the @dekalbhistorycenter . Okay wait—what is she up to? Then we saw the demos. Um. Yeah. This is next level. Past: Laser-cut layered medallion, inspired by the Medal of Honor + Hidden Figures Present: 3D print + resin, featuring a Waymo stranded in flooded Atlanta streets Future: “River Guardian” — creative writing → AI art prompts + multimedia collage + speaker with recorded music & sound = full multisensory experience Campers choose a theme, pick a medium, and build with real tools + real guidance. Crystal made these demo pieces just to get ideas flowing 🔥 Still booking. MakerLab: 250: June 29–July 2 | 10a–2p 🔗 in bio

The auction is open. And we’ve got something for the other football fans too. 🏈 👉 https://new.biddingowl.com/makermixer

⚽♻️ JUNE = PARTY MONTH IN ATLANTA IT’S HERE- Opening day of the soccer takeover on the square! Decatur Makers has teamed up with @decaturwatchfest26 to turn aluminum cup recycling into a full-on game. This Plinko board is a true maker build — designed, cut, printed, and assembled across the makerspace. Laser-cut parts, CNC’d field elements, 3D-printed soccer ball “pucks,” custom laser engraved tokens, and a hand-built frame all come together into one interactive piece of community engineering. When your drink is finished → make your move: keep your cup as a souvenir OR recycle it. Either way, send a 3D-printed soccer ball through the themed Plinko board and see if you land a GOOOOOAL 🎯⚽ Big shoutout to the City of Decatur for letting us borrow the board back for one night… because it’s heading straight into our Maker Mixer & Silent Auction on June 20 in Avondale Estates. Did you know we’re having a party?! Did you know YOU’RE invited?! 🎉 Follow @decaturwatchfest26 for World Cup on-the-square energy, and grab Maker Mixer tickets through the link in bio. #DecaturMakers #WatchFest #CityOfDecatur #MakerMixer #AtlantaEvents #WorldCupVibes #SilentAuction #MadeInDecatur

Tired of staring at a screen? Want to make something—with your hands? From music and jewelry to kumiko wood art, laser-cut gifts, bowls, quilts, clothing, custom tees, metal art, and more- this year’s Silent Auction is packed with ways to create. It’s never too late to learn something new. Bid on classes, experiences, and hands-on skills that help you make something real. Bidding starts Friday—but you can sneak a peek now on our event page. Link in bio. ✨🛠️🎨 A big thank you to @guitarshedatl , @metalartsguildga , and our very own maker members for donating incredible learning experiences to the 2026 auction ❤️

Long time members Parker & Narah lit up our Member Meeting last Wednesday night with WonderSynth 🎛️✨ What started as a makerspace prototype at Decatur Makers is now a fully playable, simplified synthesizer launching on Kickstarter—and it’s seriously mesmerizing in action. 👉 Go check it out at @wonderworksdsgn to watch the video and learn more 👉 Kickstarter link in their bio to explore / pre-order Always a highlight when member projects go from the workbench to the world. 🚀

✨ Help us keep creativity thriving in our community—while having a seriously fun night out. Join us for food, drinks, games, bowling, and a silent auction packed with amazing items and experiences. Whether you're a longtime maker or just love supporting local creativity, we'd love to celebrate with you. 🎟️ June 20 | Maker Mixer & Silent Auction Ticket link in bio.

🔨✨ Sometimes the best projects are the ones that improve the makerspace itself! This weekend, a few intrepid volunteers rolled up their sleeves and gave our work tables a much-needed refresh. From CNC resurfacing and good old-fashioned hand planing to a fresh coat of paint, these tables are looking like new and ready for a summer full of making. A huge thank you to everyone who donated their time and skills to help keep our shared workspace safe, functional, and inspiring for the entire community. ❤️ #DecaturMakers #VolunteerPowered

💪 Clean Up Day Crew = Community Strong 💪 We had a fantastic turnout for May Clean Up Day! Huge thanks to these makers for putting in the muscle to help reset the space for another month of creativity, collaboration, and making for the whole community. We wrapped it all up with a well-earned treat from @revolutiondoughnuts 🍩 Invest in your local community and watch the smiles grow. ✨

🐦✨ Birdhouse Bonanza has officially taken over the shop ✨🔨 What started as a practical Intro to Woodshop class turned into a whole flock of handmade birdhouses out in the world 🌿 Now makers are leveling up — designing their own builds, experimenting with creative details, and apparently… becoming video editors too 🎬😂 This is our favorite kind of makerspace magic: one project → new skills → bigger ideas → even more creativity. We LOVE seeing where these builds are taking people 💛

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