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<h1>'''Welcome to The Maker Station Makerspace!'''</h1>
 
Here you will find lots of great information pertaining to the makerspace, membership, rules, projects, etc.
 
<br/> Use the side bar to explore our Projects, Equipment, Classes, Workspace, and Policies/Documents.
 
  
== Who We Are ==
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<h1>'''Welcome to The Maker Station!'''
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<span style="font-size:smaller">-- Marietta's Makerspace --</span>
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The Maker Station Inc, Cobb County's finest makerspace / hackerspace, is a collaborative, shared workspace (makerspace / hackerspace) northwest of Atlanta, GA. Here curious and like-minded folks come together to work on projects, discover new areas of interest, develop a new business idea, or simply grow their personal hobbies. The makerspace is a 100% volunteer driven 501c3 non-profit corporation. We are a valuable resource for Smyrna, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, and surrounding metro areas. We started our journey in 2014 to build a makerspace close to home and welcome all interested community members to help grow and shape this makerspace / hackerspace into a thriving, collaborative environment.
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The Maker Station is a collaborative, shared workspace (makerspace / hackerspace) where curious and like-minded individuals come together to work on projects, discover new areas of interest, develop a new business idea, or simply grow their personal hobbies. The makerspace serves the interstate corridor northwest of Atlanta, GA. This includes Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, and surrounding areas. We started our journey in 2014 to build this space and we are looking for interested community members to help grow and shape this makerspace / hackerspace into a thriving, lively environment.
 
  
 
== How to Join ==
 
== How to Join ==
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# Visit [[join|the join page]] to select the type of membership that applies to you
 
# Visit [[join|the join page]] to select the type of membership that applies to you
 
# Click through and complete your transaction to set up recurring billing.
 
# Click through and complete your transaction to set up recurring billing.
# Join the [http://www.meetup.com/Cobb-County-Makers-Meetup/ Meetup] group to keep track of our events
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# Join the [http://www.meetup.com/The-Maker-Station/ Meetup] group to keep track of our events
# Join the [http://themakerstation.slack.com Slack] group by sending an email to [mailto:info@themakerstation.com?SUBJECT=Connect+me+to+Slack info@themakerstation.com] and asking for Slack access.
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# Join the [http://themakerstation.slack.com Slack messenger] group by sending an email to [mailto:info@themakerstation.com?SUBJECT=Connect+me+to+Slack info@themakerstation.com] and asking for Slack access.
 
# Read through the information on our [[Policies and Procedures]] page
 
# Read through the information on our [[Policies and Procedures]] page
 
# Go Make something!
 
# Go Make something!
  
'''Membership Options'''
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=== Membership Options ===
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| style="color: #eeeeff; background-color: #88aaff; font-size: 30px; padding: 10px; margin: 0px; " | STUDENT
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|- style="text-align:center; font-size:200%; font-style: bold;"
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| $25<small style="font-size:50%">/MO*</small>
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* up to 4 visits per month <br/> &nbsp;&nbsp;for one (1) member
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* guest privileges
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* group discounts
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* *open to all, no student ID required
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* *save up to 10% with 12 mo option
  
# '''Maker Level: $50/mo''' Maker grants individuals unlimited access to the Station, plus project storage, plus single voting rights.
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# '''Student Level: $25/mo''' Associate grants access to the Station 4 times per month (1 per week), with no project storage, and no voting rights.
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# '''Premium Level: $300/mo''' Grants access to two members with a 152 sq ft dedicated, lockable office space, with unlimited access to the space and tools, plus voting rights.
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[[join|'''Click here to visit the Join page''']] to select the type of membership that applies to you
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{| style="border: 1px solid #999999; height:100%; width:100%; "
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|- style="text-align:center; "
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| style="color: #ffeeee; background-color: #ffaaaa; font-size: 30px; padding: 10px; margin: 0px; " | MAKER
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|- style="text-align:center; font-size:200%; font-style: bold;"
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| $50<small style="font-size:50%">/MO*</small>
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|- style="height:100%; "
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| style ="border: 1px solid #eeeeee; padding: 5px; height:100%; vertical-align:top; " |
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* '''unlimited''' access per month <br/> &nbsp;&nbsp; for one (1) member
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* guest privileges
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* group discounts
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* on-site storage
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* voting rights
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* *save up to 10% with 12 mo option
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|- style="text-align:center; "
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| style="color: #eeffee; background-color: #99ee99; font-size: 30px; padding: 10px; margin: 0px; " | PREMIUM
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|- style="text-align:center; font-size:200%; font-style: bold;"
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| $300<small style="font-size:50%">/MO</small>
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* '''unlimited''' access per month <br/> &nbsp;&nbsp;for '''''two (2)''''' members
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* limited quantity available
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* guest privileges
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* group discounts
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* on-site storage
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* voting rights
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* secured, dedicated <br/>&nbsp;&nbsp; 152 ft<sup>2</sup> office space perfect for co-working/remote office or large projects
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| colspan="3" | [[Join | '''CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO JOIN!''']]
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== Address / Location ==
 
== Address / Location ==
 
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'''Address:''' [https://goo.gl/maps/Fdmo6ey2Unm 1700 Cumberland Point Dr, Suite 24, Marietta, GA 30067]
 
'''Address:''' [https://goo.gl/maps/Fdmo6ey2Unm 1700 Cumberland Point Dr, Suite 24, Marietta, GA 30067]
We are located in the Cumberland Point Business Park off of Highway 41, immediately across from the runways at Dobbins Air Force Base. We are just a short distance to Cumberland Mall and the new Braves Stadium (coming 2017). There are numerous restaurants, shops and retail locations in the surrounding area.
 
  
'''Parking:''' Plenty of parking right out front!
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We are located in the Cumberland Point Business Park off of Highway 41, immediately across from the runways at Dobbins Air Force Base. <br/>
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We are just a short distance to Cumberland Mall and the new Braves Stadium (2017). There are numerous restaurants, shops and retail locations in the surrounding area.
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'''Parking:''' Plenty of parking right out front!<br/>
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To find the space, off of Cumberland Point Drive, turn right at the first parking lot, and drive all the way down to the end of the lot.  Suite 24 will be on the left.  Look for the red Maker Station banner logo on the door.
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== Hours of Operation ==
 
== Hours of Operation ==
'''Public Events:''' Open House events are held on the first Thursday of every month. Other events are generally open to the public and guests at the discretion of the event organizer. See the [http://www.meetup.com/Cobb-County-Makers-Meetup/events/ calendar] for all event details.
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The Maker Station is generally not open to the public but we do host Public Events.<br>
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'''Open House events are held on the first Thursday of every month'''. Other events are generally open to the public and guests at the discretion of the event organizer. See the [http://www.meetup.com/Cobb-County-Makers-Meetup/events/ calendar] for all event details.
  
'''Member Hours:''' 8am to 10pm daily, limited to dues-paying members.  Extended hours are available upon consultation with the [mailto:info@themakerstation.com Board of Directors].
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'''Member Hours:''' 8am to 10pm daily, limited to dues-paying members.  <br>Extended hours are available upon consultation with the [mailto:info@themakerstation.com Board of Directors].
  
 
==Events==
 
==Events==
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* [mailto:info@themakerstation.com Email] : '''info@themakerstation.com'''
 
* [mailto:info@themakerstation.com Email] : '''info@themakerstation.com'''
* [http://www.themakerstation.com Website: TheMakerStation.com]
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* Like our [https://www.facebook.com/themakerstation/ Facebook Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CobbCountyMakers/ Facebook Group]
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* Join the conversation on our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/CobbCountyMakers/ Facebook Group]
* '''[http://www.meetup.com/Cobb-County-Makers-Meetup/ Events on Meetup]'''
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* See Our Events on [http://www.meetup.com/Cobb-County-Makers-Meetup/ '''Meetup.com''']
* [http://theMakerStation.tumblr.com tumblr]
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* Check out our pics on [http://instagram.com/themakerstation instagram]
* [http://instagram.com/themakerstation instagram]
 
  
 
* [http://donate.themakerstation.com/donations Donate]
 
* [http://donate.themakerstation.com/donations Donate]
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* [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maker-station-podcast/id916073646?mt=2&uo=4 Click here for iTunes]
 
* [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maker-station-podcast/id916073646?mt=2&uo=4 Click here for iTunes]
 
* [http://themakerstation.libsyn.com/rss Use this RSS link for other podcast apps]
 
* [http://themakerstation.libsyn.com/rss Use this RSS link for other podcast apps]
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== Maker Friends & Makerspaces ==
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A non-exhaustive list of our local and regional maker friends and makerspaces
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'''Georgia'''
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* Freeside Atlanta http://wiki.freesideatlanta.org
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* Geekspace Gwinnett - Lawerenceville http://www.geekspacegwinnett.org
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* Decatur Makers - Decatur http://decaturmakers.org
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* Berry College - Mt Berry  http://www.hackberrylab.com
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* Hatch Athens - Athens http://www.hatchathens.com
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* The Clubhouse - Augusta http://theclubhou.se
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* Maven Makers - Savannah http://www.mavenmakers.com
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* Engineering For Kids - Metro Atlanta http://engineeringforkids.com/metroatlanta
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* Southeast Makers Alliance - Atlanta http://southeastmakersalliance.org
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* Mass Collective - Atlanta http://masscollective.org/
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* Columbus Makes it - Columbus Ga - http://www.columbusmakesit.com/
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'''Alabama'''
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* Red Mountain Makers - Birmingham http://www.redmountainmakers.org
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* Mobile Makerspace - Mobile http://makerspacemobile.org
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'''Florida'''
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* MakerFX Makerspace - Orlando http://www.meetup.com/MakerFX
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* FamiLAB - Longwood http://familab.org
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'''Kentucky'''
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* LVL1 Hackerspace - Louisville http://www.lvl1.org
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'''North Carolina'''
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'''South Carolina'''
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'''Tennessee'''
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* Knox Makers - Knoxville http://knoxmakers.org
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* Make Nashville http://makenashville.org
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Revision as of 18:35, 22 July 2017


Welcome to The Maker Station!
-- Marietta's Makerspace --

The Maker Station Inc, Cobb County's finest makerspace / hackerspace, is a collaborative, shared workspace (makerspace / hackerspace) northwest of Atlanta, GA. Here curious and like-minded folks come together to work on projects, discover new areas of interest, develop a new business idea, or simply grow their personal hobbies. The makerspace is a 100% volunteer driven 501c3 non-profit corporation. We are a valuable resource for Smyrna, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, and surrounding metro areas. We started our journey in 2014 to build a makerspace close to home and welcome all interested community members to help grow and shape this makerspace / hackerspace into a thriving, collaborative environment.

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How to Join

Joining is easy! Just follow these steps and you will be on your way in no time.

  1. Visit the join page to select the type of membership that applies to you
  2. Click through and complete your transaction to set up recurring billing.
  3. Join the Meetup group to keep track of our events
  4. Join the Slack messenger group by sending an email to info@themakerstation.com and asking for Slack access.
  5. Read through the information on our Policies and Procedures page
  6. Go Make something!

Membership Options

STUDENT
$25/MO*
  • up to 4 visits per month
      for one (1) member
  • guest privileges
  • group discounts
  • *open to all, no student ID required
  • *save up to 10% with 12 mo option
MAKER
$50/MO*
  • unlimited access per month
       for one (1) member
  • guest privileges
  • group discounts
  • on-site storage
  • voting rights
  • *save up to 10% with 12 mo option
PREMIUM
$300/MO
  • unlimited access per month
      for two (2) members
  • limited quantity available
  • guest privileges
  • group discounts
  • on-site storage
  • voting rights
  • secured, dedicated
       152 ft2 office space perfect for co-working/remote office or large projects
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO JOIN!

Address / Location

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Address: 1700 Cumberland Point Dr, Suite 24, Marietta, GA 30067

We are located in the Cumberland Point Business Park off of Highway 41, immediately across from the runways at Dobbins Air Force Base.
We are just a short distance to Cumberland Mall and the new Braves Stadium (2017). There are numerous restaurants, shops and retail locations in the surrounding area.

Parking: Plenty of parking right out front!

To find the space, off of Cumberland Point Drive, turn right at the first parking lot, and drive all the way down to the end of the lot. Suite 24 will be on the left. Look for the red Maker Station banner logo on the door.




Hours of Operation

The Maker Station is generally not open to the public but we do host Public Events.
Open House events are held on the first Thursday of every month. Other events are generally open to the public and guests at the discretion of the event organizer. See the calendar for all event details.

Member Hours: 8am to 10pm daily, limited to dues-paying members.
Extended hours are available upon consultation with the Board of Directors.

Events

Our official calendar of events is found on meetup.com. Please check regularly for new events!

Members may schedule events on a first-come, first-serve basis. To schedule an event, please contact the Board of Directors.

How to Contact Us

Subscribe to our Help us make a podcast!

Maker Friends & Makerspaces

A non-exhaustive list of our local and regional maker friends and makerspaces

Georgia

Alabama

Florida

Kentucky

North Carolina

South Carolina

Tennessee