FAQ

Absolutely! As of 11/2025 we’re still here and thriving. While our website and social media pages may appear inactive for the time being, rest assured that our makerspace is very much alive and kicking. We are all volunteers, and will have stronger online presence when a web-focused volunteer appears (maybe you?) To stay updated with our latest activities, events, and announcements, we recommend reaching out directly via our Contact Page. We’re excited to have you join us and be part of our vibrant maker community!.

Visit us at 2701 22nd St SE in Salem during one of our weekly open houses to checkout the space. If after the open house you would like to sign up, a board member can assist you with setting up your $50/mo recurring dues (plus any sign on expenses, if applicable) and verifying that the Code of Conduct and Waiver forms have been submitted.

Note: Monthly dues are setup through Givelively. You will be prompted to create a username and password with Givelively you can use to manage your membership payments.

We open the space every week on Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and Saturdays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. We also have monthly special interest group meetings. See our Events Page.

We post all of our open-to-the-public events (no membership required) on our Events page at https://sparkstudiosalem.com/events/.

We use Discord to communicate regularly which has well over 100 local makers and growing. For an invitation to join us on Discord, please see public invite at bottom of our main page at https://sparkstudiosalem.com/.

Our monthly dues for Members are $50. However, if you have the means and willingness to contribute more, we welcome any additional donations to help us continue to improve our space. These additional contributions will aid us in continuing to grow the space so that it can adequately meet our community’s needs from the outset. Your support beyond the basic dues is invaluable in establishing a robust and sustainable makerspace that we can collectively grow into. Thank you for considering this option.

The space is currently open to the public on Saturdays 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and Tuesdays 6:00pm to 8:00pm most weeks, though only if an authorized patron is available to open/monitor the space, so it is good to advise your intent to visit via the contact page so we can make a best effort to be open for you, or advise you if we cannot.

For paying patrons, the space is available every day from 8am to midnight via electronic access.

• Current equipment:
  • Laser cutter – Glowforge Pro
  • Various 3D Printers – Qidi Q1 Pro, AnkerMake M5, etc.
  • CNC Router – Sienci Labs Longmill MKII
  • Vinyl Cutter
  • T-Shirt Press
  • General Woodworking equipment – Hand Router, Palm Sander, Drills Drivers etc.
  • Electronics Repair Equipment – Soldering Iron, Lab Power Supply, etc.
  • Sewing machine
  • Too much to list here and new equipment coming in regularly
• Planned equipment (These are examples):
  • Large Format Printer
  • Embroidery Machine
  • Spot welder

What type of equipment to invest in will be thoughtfully considered and decided by the board or designated committee, and will be a reflection of what best serves the interests of our community.

Only during open to the public events while immediately accompanied by a guardian. As we better understand what types of equipment will be present in the space and the dangers posed this will likely evolve.

Yes, we welcome local groups and clubs to utilize our space for meetings! Pending approval, any local group or community may request a time slot to use our facilities. Simply reach out via the Contact Page, and we’ll review it promptly. Please note that priority will be given to subscribing patrons, but we strive to accommodate all community groups whenever possible. Additionally, if you’re a subscribing patron, you can also request a time slot for other groups you’re involved in.

TBD on dedicated storage being available on a limited space-rental basis, but short of that, all non-space tools and materials should leave with their owners without case-by-case permission in special circumstances. Junk overflow is a perpetual concern in shared work spaces.