la makerspace overview & benefits
DESCRIPTION
Los Angeles Makerspace is a non-profit community space for makers and tinkerers of all ages to create and collaborate. Our mission is to provide a place where kids can make and learn alongside adults, where maker parents can bring their children, and where kids can create their own projects while learning new, unique maker skills through our workshops, after school programs, and home-schooling classes. Makers of all ages will be able to work on their own projects and have access to classes in software, hardware, electronics, robotics, art, filmmaking, bio-tech, eco-tech, wearable-tech, and more! We are part of the global Maker/DIY Movement, recognized as being responsible for invigorating innovation and spurring new ideas. The concept behind a makerspace is to provide shared physical resources that are otherwise unaffordable or unattainable by an individual or family, and to support the community. Makerspaces provide a fluid workspace as well as the collaboration, inspiration, and encouragement of like-minded others. At the LA Makerspace, our volunteer mentors and instructors hail from different backgrounds and skill sets, and include: Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Artists, Scientists, Teachers, Filmmakers, Roboticists, Rocket Scientists, Librarians, Executives, Entrepreneurs, Moms, and Dads dedicated to the proposition that making things is essential to creating an awesome society.TRANSCRIPT
LA’s Family Friendly Community Workspace
lamakerspace.com
The Los Angeles Makerspace is for individuals, groups, parents, and kids
of all ages who are seeking a supportive, creative building
environment.
Our mission is to provide a community workspace equipped with 3D printers, laser
cutters, computer workstations, arts & crafts, filmmaking, metal and woodworking tools,
supportive mentors and active-learning childcare.
Classes and events have included Scratch Programming, Arduino,
Fashion Tech, Food Hacking, Make-Up Effects, Soldering, Squishy Circuits,
Origami, Take Apart and more.
Our team consists of teachers, inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs,
executives, moms and dads dedicated to the proposition that
making things is essential to creating an awesome society.
We are part of the global Maker/DIY Movement that encompasses inventors,
programmers, hackers, artists, and engineers. The movement is recognized
as being responsible for invigorating innovation.
Our goal is to be a self-sustaining non-profit organization generating revenue from monthly memberships and fees
for select classes and events.
We are seeking financial and
in-kind sponsors to
help equip our recently
secured 2,100 sq/ft facility in downtown Los Angeles on the
11th floor of the LA Mart.
We need to raise operating capital for one year.
Doors open to the public on January 1st, 2013
Sponsorship Opportunities
•Major Sponsor for the space•Event naming rights•Present at an event•Sponsor a work area•Competition sponsorship•Project sponsorship (e.g. Citizen Science, Tech Girls)•Preferred Supplier Status•Custom Maker event for Sponsor organization•Inclusion in press releases•Provide prizes for event promotions•Help design an event
•Provide equipment, services, tech, expertise•License to use logo and images for promo/ads•Social Media sponsorship (tips, website posts, etc.)•Promotion via social media activities•Signage & links on website•Use of LA Makerspace for events•Demo/display opportunities•Discounts on memberships•Event research/surveys
* Customize to your preference
Basic Membership
0-12 = Free with adult13-18 = $25/mo.18+ = $50/mo.
Pay 1 yr = 1 mo. Free
5+ ppl = 10% disc.
Lifetime Membership $3000
Includes use of:Tools
EquipmentWorkshops
10% off classesTeach classesStorage Shelf
Family Membership
Family of 4 = $80/mo.
Pay 1 yr = 1 mo. Free
Lifetime Membership$5000/4 family members
Includes use of:Tools
EquipmentWorkshops
10% off classesTeach classesStorage Shelf
24x7 Membership
18+ = $100/mo.
Pay 1 yr = 1 mo. Free
5+ ppl = 10% disc.
Includes use of:24x7 Access
ToolsEquipmentWorkshops
10% off classesTeach classes
Locker
Daily Pass
$20/day
Under 13 must be accompanied by an
adult 18+
Includes use of:Tools
Equipment
Party Pack
Deluxe$550
2 hours of funUp to 15 people
Food, Drink, Activities
VIP$1000
Private Party2 hours of fun
Up to 20 peopleFood, Drink, Activities
Contact:[email protected]
lamakerspace.com@lamakerspace415-794-9183