What LESPACEMAKER does

LESPACEMAKER is a non-profit social economy company (entreprise d'économie sociale à but non lucratif) founded in 2015 and based at 2875 Rue Hochelaga in Montreal, Canada. It operates a community workshop and creative makerspace that brings together 13 specialized craft disciplines — woodworking, metalworking, forge, 3D printing, laser cutting, screen printing, bicycle repair, electronics, ceramics, leather, sewing, plastics, and paintshop — under a single facility, offering access to professional-grade equipment including CNC machines, MIG/TIG welding, FDM/SLA 3D printers, a Prusa XL multi-material system, induction forge, and traditional hand tools. Member access is governed by a structured training-certification model (101 beginner, 102 intermediate, and RAC prior-learning recognition), and the facility currently spans approximately 15,000 PI² in Phase A with the broader site mid-renovation.

The commercial offering is a tiered monthly subscription membership priced at $69 CAD/month (12-month commitment), $77 CAD/month (6-month), or $88 CAD/month (1-month), granting 24/7 access to workshops for which the member is trained. Onboarding requires a free two-step orientation (Intro A tour and Intro B membership conditions) followed by paid discipline-specific training courses; distribution is direct-to-individual via Eventbrite registration with no enterprise customers disclosed. Revenue is supplemented by course fees, paid private/reserved studio rentals targeting professional artists and artisans, and gift cards. Marketing is community-led, relying on per-discipline Facebook groups, a monthly newsletter, Instagram, grassroots cultural programming (Barbec & Trompettes, Réparathon, corvées), and earned media coverage including CBC News and Radio-Canada/Ripostes.

Beyond paid access, LESPACEMAKER hosts several mission-aligned community programs: Locomotion Ville-Marie (sustainable mobility), Tourne à Gauche (community bike workshop), Le Cabanon (tool lending library), and monthly Réparathon repair events aligned with the Repair Café / Right to Repair movement. Governance follows principles of participatory democracy and self-management, with substantial volunteer involvement and dedicated per-workshop committees. The organization has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no patents or trademarks, and operates a multi-phase expansion plan covering Phases A through D, a Hangar, and outdoor spaces intended to more than triple the current footprint.

Name

LESPACEMAKER

Legal name

LESPACEMAKER

Website

https://lespacemaker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LESPACEMAKER is a Montreal non-profit community makerspace operating 13 specialized craft workshops under a tiered monthly subscription ($69-$88 CAD/month), supplemented by training courses, artist studio rentals, and hosted community programs including a tool library, bike collective, and monthly repair events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Makerspace / Shared Workshop Services

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

DIY & Home Skills Workshops (Woodworking, Carpentry, Home Repair, Gardening) (THAJAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Community workshop space
• Maker space membership
• Craft training courses
• Tool lending library
• Community repair events

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Membership Subscriptions: Members pay monthly subscription fees for 24/7 access to workshops and tools for which they have completed training. Subscriptions are available with 12-month ($69/month), 6-month ($77/month), or 1-month ($88/month) commitment periods. Automatic monthly billing continues until cancellation with 20% penalty for early termination. Revenue is subscription-based recurring from individual members and potentially organizations with reserved spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LESPACEMAKER is a non-profit community makerspace in Montreal offering monthly membership subscriptions that grant 24/7 access to over 11 specialized workshops spanning woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, ceramics, screen printing, sewing, leather crafting, electronics, bicycle repair, and forging. The offering is supplemented by paid training courses (101 beginner, 102 intermediate, RAC certifications), community programs like Réparathon repair events and Tourne à Gauche bike workshops, and a tool lending library (Le Cabanon). Members must complete mandatory orientation tours and discipline-specific training before gaining autonomous access.

Product overview

LESPACEMAKER is a community workshop and creative makerspace offering a unified platform of 13 specialized workshops spanning woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, ceramics, screen printing, sewing, leather crafting, electronics, bike repair, forge, and paintshop. The core offering is a monthly membership subscription providing 24/7 access to shared workshops for trained members, supplemented by mandatory training courses (101 beginner, 102 intermediate, and RAC certifications), a tool lending library (Le Cabanon), and community repair events (Réparathon). The facility operates across approximately 15,000 PI² with phased expansion plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tourne-à-Gauche: Community bike workshop promoting sustainable mobility, repair, DIY culture, and knowledge sharing.
• Le Cabanon
• Locomotion Ville-Marie

Products and services

• Workshop Access Membership Monthly subscription providing 24/7 access to shared workshops and tools for members who have completed required orientation tours (Intro A and Intro B) and discipline-specific training certifications. Three commitment tiers available (12-month, 6-month, 1-month). Cancellation penalty is 20% of remaining contract value.
• Workshop Access Across 11+ Disciplines Access to specialized workshops spanning Wood (CNC, lathes, planers, routers), Metal (MIG/TIG welding, milling, lathe), Forge (induction forge with anvil and hardy), 3D printing (FDM filament and SLA resin including Prusa XL multi-material), Laser cutting, Electronics, Ceramics (kilns, glazing), Leathercraft, Screen printing (textile and paper), Sewing (industrial and domestic machines), and Plastics. Paintshop for surface finishing.
• Training Courses (Formations) Structured skill-building courses across all 11 workshop disciplines, including 101 beginner-level courses, 102 intermediate courses, and RAC (Recognition of Prior Learning) certifications. Delivered in-person at the Montreal facility with French primary language and English available on request. Registration via Eventbrite.
• Le Cabanon - Tool and Object Lending Library Community tool and object lending library allowing members to borrow tools and equipment for DIY projects. Self-managed by volunteer citizens, it supports sustainable practices and reduces individual consumption. Inventory managed through lespacemaker.myturn.com platform.
• Réparathon Community Repair Events Monthly community repair events held on the last Sunday of each month from 1pm to 5pm at LESPACEMAKER. Volunteers help neighbors repair everyday objects including electronics, bikes, textiles, wood, and metal items. Inspired by Repair Café and Right to Repair movements. Free and open to the public.
• Tourne à Gauche Community Bike Workshop Community bike repair space with volunteer-led sessions offering maintenance and repair support. Volunteers open the workshop multiple times weekly to invite neighborhood residents to learn bike mechanics in a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere. Contributes to reducing car dependency by training the community in sustainable transportation maintenance.
• Workshop Tours (Intro A and Intro B) Free guided orientation visits required before becoming a member. Intro A provides project culture history and workshop tour (1 hour). Intro B covers membership conditions and commitment (30 min). Both sessions available via Eventbrite registration in French and English.
• Private Space Reservation for Artists Private studio and reserved workspace rentals for professional artists, artisans, and craftspeople who need affordable access to dedicated creative workspace in urban Montreal. Phase A includes approximately 20 existing private rental spaces, with Phases B and C adding additional rental spaces.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase, redeemable for workshop training courses or membership subscriptions. Can be gifted to friends and family members who want access to LESPACEMAKER workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Community tool and knowledge sharing reducing individual consumption and waste

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LocoMotioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocoMotion is a citizen movement for shared sustainable mobility that LESPACEMAKER hosts and supports as part of its socio-ecological transition mission. The initiative deploys bike trailers and cargo bikes in neighborhoods, managed by volunteer 'LocoResponsables' and accessible free via Locomotion.app. LESPACEMAKER provides physical space and organizational support for this community mobility initiative.
• Le Cabanon (Tool Library)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Cabanon is a tool and object library implanted at LESPACEMAKER and self-managed by volunteer citizens. Its mission is to provide affordable access to a variety of shared tools and equipment. LESPACEMAKER hosts the initiative, providing physical space for the library and contributing to community resource sharing.
• RéparathoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRéparathon is a community repair event held monthly at LESPACEMAKER where volunteers help neighbors repair everyday objects (electronics, mechanical items, computers, bicycles, clothing). Inspired by Repair Café movement and Right to Repair philosophy, these events fight obsolescence and democratize technical knowledge.
• Tourne à Gauche (Bike Collective)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourne à Gauche is a community bike workshop collective operating from LESPACEMAKER. Volunteers open the workshop multiple times weekly to invite neighborhood residents to learn bike mechanics in a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere. The collective contributes to reducing car dependency by training the local community in sustainable transportation maintenance.
• EventbritecoreTechnology or IntegrationEventbrite serves as the primary ticketing and registration platform for all LESPACEMAKER workshops, training courses, orientations (Intro A/B), special events, and volunteer activities. The platform handles scheduling, payment processing, and participant management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NYC Resistor: Brooklyn-based hackerspace/makerspace offering member access to electronics, 3D printing, and craft equipment through community-driven governance; comparable to LESPACEMAKER on member-led multi-disciplinary workshop access.
• InterAccess: Toronto-based non-profit gallery, studio, and educational center focused on electronic and digital arts with member access to equipment and workshops; comparable on non-profit mission, training programs, and shared creative-production infrastructure.
• Site 3 CoLaboratory: Toronto-based artist-run maker co-op providing shared workshop and studio facilities to a member community; closely comparable to LESPACEMAKER on community-governed shared workshop access in a Canadian urban context.
• Ace Monster Toys: Oakland, CA community hackerspace offering member access to multi-disciplinary workshop equipment (wood, metal, electronics, 3D printing) with volunteer governance; structurally similar to LESPACEMAKER's community-led multi-discipline model.
• Artisan's Asylum: Large community makerspace in Somerville, MA operating multi-disciplinary workshops (wood, metal, electronics, jewelry, etc.) with membership-based access and structured training — the closest North American analogue to LESPACEMAKER's integrated community-workshop model.
• MakeHaven: Non-profit community makerspace in New Haven, CT offering shared workshop access (wood, metal, textiles, electronics) and structured training programs — a direct functional peer on mission, structure, and member access model.

Regional players

• Studio XX: Montreal-based non-profit artist-run center for feminist art, code, and technology with shared production facilities and community programming; comparable on Montreal location and non-profit community-workshop governance.
• Eastern Bloc: Montreal-based artist-run center dedicated to new media, digital, and exploratory arts practice with member access to production facilities — directly comparable on city, non-profit community workshop model, and member-driven creative practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LESPACEMAKER
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imufab
• Instagraminstagram.com/lespacemaker
• Xx.com/lespacemaker

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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