Shared workshop access
Members use the Berkeley workshop for projects, fabrication, electronics, prototyping, repair, and experimentation during open hours.
Membership details →Programs and services
Learn by making.
East Bay Makers Club combines shared tools, practical education, and public programs so people can build skills, finish projects, repair useful things, and learn alongside others.
What we offer
Different ways into making.
Classes and tool onboarding
Hands-on classes and onboarding help people build practical skills and learn how to use shared equipment responsibly.
Current classes →Open Build Night
Public build nights invite people to bring an idea, a project in progress, or something that needs repair and work beside other makers.
Build night details →Lectures and workshops
Public lectures, visiting instructors, and hands-on workshops bring new practices, perspectives, and creative traditions into the shop.
See the schedule →Fixing and troubleshooting
Repair-focused events create space to diagnose problems, share practical knowledge, and keep useful objects in service.
Upcoming repair events →Tools and workspace
The shop supports work with 3D printers, a laser cutter, electronics equipment, a large-format CNC mill, and general project space.
Explore the tools →Public and member programs
Clear access for every event.
Open Build Nights and public lectures are open to everyone. Some classes, certification sessions, and workshop access require an active membership, registration, or an admission fee. Each listing identifies its access requirements.
How the work is supported
Membership and donations keep programs moving.
Membership supports ongoing workshop operations. Donations help purchase and repair tools, provide shared materials, and support experiments that make the shop more useful to the wider East Bay maker community.
Find your next reason to visit.
Check the public schedule or contact us with questions about access, classes, and tools.