Makerspace

Urban Workshop

Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Address
365 Clinton Street, Costa Mesa, California, United States

About Urban Workshop

Located in Costa Mesa, California, United States, Urban Workshop is a vibrant hub for hands-on innovation in United States. the space brings together makers, students, and technology enthusiasts in a fully equipped fabrication and prototyping environment. From 3D printing and electronics to robotics and software development, the lab supports projects at every stage — from initial concept to working prototype. Weekly open maker nights, technical workshops, and collaborative sprints make it easy for anyone in California to get started, regardless of background or experience level. Urban Workshop is committed to growing the region's STEM ecosystem by connecting creative individuals with the resources and community they need to bring bold ideas to life.

Description

Urban Workshop provides the highest caliber of tools and equipment for our members to use along with the instruction needed to use it safely and effectively. Whether you are completing a home project, preparing for burning man, or starting a new high tech business, our friendly staff and large community of makers is always here to support and help you be successful.

Nearly $1M dollars worth of modern equipment onsite allows members to make virtually anything. With so much to use, education is a large part of the experience with over 100 adult classes per month. Anyone can attend classes to learn new skills and further their career or personal maker journey. Also offered are professional development classes for middle and high school teachers. Our program trains on average 300 teachers per year in maker skills so they can go back to their class rooms with the skills they need to run successful programs.

Urban Workshop's Youth program has over 1,000 students annually in 4 levels of Hands-on STEM classes. Students can attend 12 week spring or fall semesters or week long winter and summer camps. We are a vendor to 20 local charter schools where families can use their home school funds to pay for classes.

Small businesses thrive in our cutting edge manufacturing and co-working environment. Our small business members average $20M in revenue annually and have raised nearly $60M in angel and venture funding. There is simply no more risk free and inexpensive way to start a small business.

We love to see our members succeed and support them every chance we get with free training seminars, hands on workshop, community out reach, discounts at local suppliers, and of course with the support of our staff! What will you make?

Who Can Benefit

Students & Researchers

University and school students who want access to fabrication tools, prototyping equipment, and expert mentorship.

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Early-stage founders who need a collaborative space to build, test, and iterate on their hardware or software ideas.

Educators & Trainers

Teachers and trainers who want to run practical STEM workshops, coding bootcamps, or design sprints for their cohorts.

Independent Makers

Hobbyists, artists, and independent inventors who need access to tools and a community of like-minded creators.

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