Events
Join us at an upcoming event to learn more about the MakerLabs community.
Monthly Maker Meetup Night
If you’re just getting started in hobby making or starting your small business, meeting other creatives in a co-working setting can be intimidating. Who can you ask for help? Where are certain tools or amenities stored at MakerLabs? How do you begin to network and collaborate with others? What's the best way to kickstart your maker career? We're here to help smooth your transition into the culture. This monthly event is an opportunity to break the ice at MakerLabs, meet other beginners, and tour the facilities.
This event is open to members and non-members of MakerLabs.
Next Meet-Up: Tuesday, September 23rd, 7-8:30 PM
MakerFabulous 2: Electric Boogaloo
You loved it, so we're bringing it back!
Keep Pride Season going into Fall with our MakerFabulous 2: Electric Boogaloo. Join us for a whole new lineup of fabulous talent, hosted once again by our very own Cuppa Joe.
Where: MakerLabs Lounge, 780 East Cordova
When: September 16th; Doors at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:00pm
Tools for Change Showcase
Join us for our monthly meet-up to see what the Tools for Change residents have been making, and learn about the residency.
Whether you're a seasoned maker or someone who has only made things in your head and have been too nervous to give it a go IRL, come by and meet other makers and dreamers. We will be having presentations from residents and a mix and mingle, for the opportunity to network with others in the community.
This event is open to everyone who wishes to support the residents and learn about the program.
Next Event: Wednesday, September 24th, 7-8:30PM
This event is free.
Queer Maker Meetup
Make new friends and connect with your people at the next Queer Maker Meetup!
Join makers of all ages, genders, and orientations in a fun and relaxed social setting. Learn about MakerLabs and our programs and take a tour of our space. Socialize with others from the LGBTQIA+ community, eat snacks, and make new friends!
This event is open to members and non-members. This event is a true potluck - bring snacks to share with everyone!
Next Event: Tuesday, October 14th, 6-8PM
Weekly Life Drawing with NOOD
Every Thursday we host a community of art lovers at MakerLabs for a fun, inclusive, judgement-free evening of life-drawing. Bring a friend!
Looking for a creative outlet to unwind and connect with others? NOOD’s weekly life-drawing event offers a welcoming environment for artists of all levels to explore figure drawing in a non-instructional format. Whether you're a seasoned sketcher or picking up a pencil for the first time, you're invited to join in—no previous drawing experience required. While this session is unguided, keep an eye out for upcoming dates featuring instructional workshops.
Thursday nights starting September 4th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
This event is $33.28 to attend and includes all materials.
NOOD Sip & Sketch
Get ready for a night of creativity, community, and classy wine. NOOD Sip & Sketch is a fun, relaxed, and non-instructional life-drawing event where you can let loose, make art, and sip on seriously GOOD wine (we don’t do the cheap stuff!).
We’ll provide the model, the mood, and the materials. You just bring your vibe and your friends — and your favorite drawing tools if you’ve got them.
This is part of NOOD’s monthly series of special events at MakerLabs, and September’s feature is Sip & Sketch — perfect for artists of all levels who want to unwind, get inspired, and connect with fellow creatives.
What’s Included:
🎨 A life-drawing session with a nude model
🍷 Two glasses of quality wine
🖍️ Drawing boards (~18" x 24"), newsprint paper, and conté
✨A relaxed, social atmosphere
🧑🎨 Great company + good vibes
Let’s draw, sip, and make something beautiful. CHEERS.