Makerspace of Annapolis

What Makerspace of Annapolis does

Makerspace of Annapolis is a non-profit community workshop headquartered at 42 Hudson Street, Unit 211, Annapolis, Maryland. Founded circa 2017-2018, the organization provides individual makers, hobbyists, small businesses, and local youth with shared access to professional-grade fabrication equipment that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive at the individual level. Its offering spans 3D printing (Original Prusa XL 5-Tool and MK4S units with enclosures), CNC routing (Shapeoko XXL), laser cutting/engraving (Boss LS-3655), a full woodworking shop (table saw, miter saw, bandsaw, lathe, planer, jointer, spindle sander), metalworking (horizontal bandsaw), an electronics lab (Rigol 1054Z oscilloscope, programmable supplies, multiple soldering stations, maintained parts inventory), and light fabrication tools (Sailrite sewing machine, Cricut Explore Air vinyl cutter). Memberships are sold via Stripe for 24/7 facility access, while classes and events are scheduled through Meetup and a Slack workspace sustains member collaboration.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring monthly memberships, pay-per-class or public-event fees, and donations processed through PayPal and Stripe. Pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed, and the self-service Stripe signup flow is the primary direct GTM channel. The organization is member-supported and governed by a volunteer board of directors (Tony Aquilino as temporary President, Russ Miller as VP, Trevor Gryffyn as Secretary, Robert Bell as Treasurer, and George Umberger as Member-at-Large), with no venture capital, private equity, or parent-company involvement indicated. TEDCO is listed as an institutional supporter in both 2023 and 2025. Marketing is primarily community-led, combining a content website, wiki, Meetup events, monthly open houses on the 4th Tuesday, and a recurring Maker Minutes segment on Eye on Annapolis.

Name

Makerspace of Annapolis

Legal name

Annapolis Makerspace

Website

https://makeannapolis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Makerspace of Annapolis is a non-profit community workshop in Annapolis, Maryland, providing individual makers, hobbyists, small businesses, and youth with shared, subscription-based access to 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, woodworking, metalworking, and electronics fabrication equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Makerspace Services

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)

Keywords

• Community makerspace
• Shared fabrication workshop
• 3D printing services
• CNC routing services
• Woodworking studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership fees providing 24/7 access to workshop space, tools, and equipment. Members also have access to online scheduling for tools.
2. Classes and Events: Classes and workshops offered to both members and the general public several times a week.
3. Donations: Accepts donations via PayPal and Stripe to support the non-profit makerspace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Annapolis Makerspace is a non-profit community workshop that sells monthly memberships granting 24/7 access to a shared physical facility stocked with professional-grade fabrication equipment (3D printers, CNC router, laser cutter, woodworking, metalworking, electronics lab, and sewing stations). It also generates revenue from classes/workshops open to both members and the public, and accepts donations to support operations.

Product overview

Annapolis Makerspace is a non-profit community workshop providing members with access to a comprehensive suite of fabrication tools and equipment. The core offering includes membership-based 24/7 workshop access featuring 3D printing (Original Prusa XL and MK4S printers), CNC routing (Shapeoko XXL), laser cutting/engraving (Boss LS-3655), full woodworking shop, metalworking equipment, electronics lab, and sewing/crafting stations. The space also hosts educational classes and events for both members and the public, with open houses held monthly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monthly Membership with 24/7 Workshop Access Recurring paid membership providing individual makers with 24/7 access to the physical workshop at 42 Hudson Street, Unit 211, Annapolis, including use of all fabrication tools and online tool scheduling.
• Classes and Workshops In-person educational classes and workshops on fabrication, woodworking, electronics, and related topics, offered to both members and the general public several times a week through the Meetup calendar.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Artisan's Asylum: Non-profit community makerspace based in Somerville, MA offering shared access to woodworking, metalworking, electronics, 3D printing, and textiles equipment via memberships and classes — the closest direct analog to the Annapolis Makerspace model.
• NYC Resistor: Brooklyn-based hackerspace/makerspace providing member access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC, electronics, and sewing equipment with a community-led operating model, directly comparable to Annapolis's shared-workspace and education program.
• Asmbly (formerly ATX Hackerspace): Austin, TX community makerspace operating under a non-profit membership model with shared access to woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, laser cutting, and electronics — directly comparable in scope and operating model.
• HeatSync Labs: Mesa, AZ non-profit hackerspace providing members access to 3D printers, electronics workstations, laser cutters, and CNC equipment, plus classes and community events — a same-format peer organization.
• Twin City Maker: Minneapolis-area non-profit makerspace offering member-based access to wood, metal, electronics, and digital fabrication tools; operates with a similar community-and-classes monetization approach.
• All Hands Active: Ann Arbor, MI non-profit makerspace providing shared tools, classes, and community programming across electronics, woodworking, textiles, and digital fabrication — directly comparable mission and operating structure.

Regional players

• Nova Labs: Non-profit makerspace in Reston, VA serving the greater Washington DC region with shared fabrication tools, classes, and community programming — a strong geographic neighbor with very similar mission and service mix.
• HacDC: Washington DC hackerspace offering member access to electronics, 3D printing, and fabrication tools with a community/educational focus — another nearby comparable operating under a similar non-profit membership model.
• Baltimore Node: Non-profit community hackerspace in Baltimore providing shared access to 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics, and machine-shop tools to members and the public — a near-regional peer operating under nearly identical economics.
• Phase 2: Nashville-based non-profit makerspace offering members access to 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, electronics, and sewing with a comparable education-and-events calendar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/annapolismakers
• Facebookfacebook.com/AnnapolisMakerspace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/annapolismakerspace

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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