Area Resources
Here are some other regional maker-related spaces and organizations. If you are aware of any we’ve missed, let us know!
Note: This information is provided for your convenience. Inclusion on this list should not be considered an endorsement.
| Space | Contact Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BioBlaze – Community Bio Lab | www.bioblaze.org www.facebook.com/BioBlazeLab 1800 W Hawthorne Ln West Chicago IL 60185 [email protected] (479) 871-7151 |
BioBlaze exists to spark interest in molecular biology through community projects and hands-on workshops. |
| The Bodgery | www.thebodgery.org 740 Oscar Av Madison WI 53704 (929) 263-4379 |
The Bodgery is a nonprofit makerspace in Madison, WI |
| Discovery Center | www.discoverycentermuseum.org www.facebook.com/DiscoveryCenterMuseum 711 North Main St Rockford IL 61103 (815) 963-6769 |
Discovery Center Museum is a hands-on children’s science museum with more than 300 exciting interactive exhibits spread throughout 23,000 square feet on two floors. All exhibits relate to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Exhibit galleries focus on the human body, forms of electricity, the science of sports, space travel, simple machines, communication, agriculture, color and light, and math. |
| EigerLab | www.eigerlab.org 304 N Main St Rockford IL 61101 (815) 965-3522 |
EIGERlab is northern Illinois’ comprehensive resource where both new and existing entrepreneurs and inventors collaborate with pioneering leaders to incubate and accelerate businesses. EIGERlab ties together Innovation-Collaboration-Entrepreneurship into a centrally located, state of the art mixed-use incubator, serving the region with leading edge business and engineering support services. |
| Pretzel City Kitchens | www.pretzelcitykitchens.org 1 E Spring St Freeport IL 61032 [email protected] (815) 908-0224 |
Pretzel City Kitchens is a certified, shared-use commercial kitchen that provides processing space and commercial-grade kitchen equipment including two 10-burner gas stoves, commercial ovens, convection ovens, bakery-grade mixers, cooler and freezer space and all necessary cookware needed for large-scale kitchen projects. The 1000+ square-foot, handicapped-accessible kitchen is available to Pretzel City Kitchen users 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Rockford Public Library Maker Lab | www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/maker-lab-at-the-hart-interim-library [email protected] Hart Interim Library 214 N Church St Rockford IL 61101 (815)965-7606 |
Rockford Public Library is more than just books! In addition to information, we strive to give our patrons hands-on, interactive experiences that bring different members of the community together. The Maker Lab provides a space where entrepreneurs, hobbyists, and people looking to learn new things can have fun developing employable skills and collaborating on projects and creations! |
| Rockford Public Schools – Roosevelt Community Education Center | www.facebook.com/rooseveltcommunityeducationcenter/ [email protected] 978 Haskell Av Rockford IL 61103 |
Roosevelt’s MakerSpace is up and running! Check out some of the awesome projects that have been happening: A 3D print of a plant cell used in Science, solar power exploration tying into Science and Social Studies, the Chemistry and Math behind baking, delving into our new laser engraver and connecting to Graphic Arts curriculum. We are just getting started! Roosevelt Community Education Center houses a competency-based high school program, early childhood pre-k program, and an adult education program. |
| Rockford Public Schools – STEAM Academy at Haskell Elementary | haskell.rps205.com/ 515 Maple St Rockford IL 61103 (815) 966-3355 |
The STEAM Academy at Haskell creates a student-driven learning environment which fosters inquiry, problem-solving, innovation and a growth mindset. A Maker Space is a weekly part of the curriculum! |
| Sector 67 | www.sector67.org 56 Corry St Madison WI 53704 (608) 241-4605 |
Sector67 is a non-profit collaborative space in Madison, WI dedicated to providing an environment to learn, teach, work-on, build, and create next generation technology; including software, hardware, electronics, art, sewing, metalwork, apps, games, etc. |
| Testsite | www.facebook.com/testsitegallery 213 N 3rd St Rockford IL 61107 (815) 985-4545 |
Test Site is where artists & businesses alike come together to grow new ideas and inspire the creative process. |
| 317 Art Collective | www.317artcollective.com 317 Market St Rockford IL 61107 (815) 272-0411 [email protected] |
317 Art Collective is a group of working artists from the Rockford area, housed in a 100 year old historic landmark building in downtown Rockford, Illinois. We are a vibrant, innovative, art gallery and working artists rental studios. |