access & MembeRship at Create MAKErSPACE

CREATE Makerspace is your community hub for hands-on making, learning, and collaboration. Whether you’re a weekend hobbyist, a weekday creative, or an all-week maker, we have a membership option to suit your schedule and creative needs.

Accessing the space: How it works

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Step 1: Get certified!

Before using our workshops and equipment, you’ll need to complete either a Fast Track assessment (for experienced makers) or a Level 1 class to get certified in the area you want to use. This ensures everyone in the space is trained and working safely.

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Step 2: Get a Membership

Once certified, choose the access option that works best for you! Whether you want full monthly membership access or prefer a more flexible punch pass, we’ve got options to fit your schedule and creative goals.

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Step 3: Get Making

With certification and membership in place, you’re ready to start creating! Book time on equipment, join community events, and bring your projects to life in a well-equipped, collaborative space.

Alternative Access Options

While membership is the best way to access everything CREATE has to offer, we also provide a few additional ways for visitors and our member’s guests to get involved:

One-Day Drop-Ins

Limited woodshop access for occasional users who only need hand tools or basic handheld power tools. Ideal for simple repairs or first-time visitors.

Guest Passes

Members can bring a guest to assist with their projects, either as a helper (no tools) or with limited hand tool use. [Jump to Guest Passes ↓]

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Montly Membership

For makers who want ongoing access to CREATE, a monthly membership is the best value. Memberships provide access 9am - 9pm during your selected time frame (weekend, weekday, or all week), plus perks like:

  • 10% off all classes

  • 30 minutes of free CNC & Laser Cutter time each month

  • 10% off in-house consumables and materials

  • 50% off fresh clay

  • a better commission rate in the Makershop (coming soon).

  • +unique perks to each workshop/studio space

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Punch Pass

Need a bit more flexibility? A Punch Pass lets you access the space when you need it, without the commitment of a membership. Great for those with busy schedules or who just need occasional access.

Chart showing monthly membership pricing for access to different areas. Upstairs (Pottery & Textiles): $80 for weekend, $130 for weekday, $160 for all week. Downstairs (Wood & Metal): $80 for weekend, $130 for weekday, $160 for all week. All Access (Everything): $120 for weekend, $195 for weekday, $240 for all week.
Pricing chart for punch passes with options for 5 or 10 visits. Upstairs for pottery and textiles costs $220 for 5 visits ($44 per visit) and $390 for 10 visits ($39 per visit). Downstairs for wood and metal costs $275 for 5 visits ($55 per visit) and $500 for 10 visits ($50 per visit).

1 day punch passes are available at a rate of $60/day

Member Guest Passes

  • For when you need help safely maneuvering your project between steps, or simply need a second opinion.

    • Guests may assist with holding materials, moving projects, or observing.

    • No tool use permitted.

    • Guest must complete a waiver before entering the shop.

  • For when you need a more active helper who does some of the work for you.

    • Guests may assist with basic hand tools and hand-operated power tools (cordless drills, sanders, etc.) — woodshop only

    • No access to:

      • Fixed power tools (table saw, mitre saw, etc)

      • Metal Shop

      • Pottery Studio

      • Textiles Studio

    • Guest must complete a waiver before entering the shop.

    • Supervision by the host member is required at all times.

    • If the guest has previously completed CREATE’s Level 1 or Fast Track Certification, they may also use the full range of fixed Wood and/or Metal tools that they are certified for during their visit.

    • This certified guest use is limited to:

      • Working alongside their host member on the same project.

      • Under active supervision and shared responsibility.

Member Responsibility:

Members are fully responsible for the actions of their guests while on site. Any damage, misuse of tools, safety violations, or costs incurred due to a guest will be charged to the accompanying member.

Guest passes are designed for short-term helpers. For independent access, guests should register for a class or membership.

Guest Passes — Bring a Friend

CREATE Members can bring a guest to help with projects or simply share the experience. We offer two guest pass options:

Option A: Helping Hands (Free)

For when you need help safely maneuvering your project between steps, or simply need a second opinion.

  • Guests may assist with holding materials, moving projects, or observing.

  • No tool use permitted.

  • Guest must complete a waiver before entering the shop.

Member Responsibility:

Members are fully responsible for the actions of their guests while on site. Any damage, misuse of tools, safety violations, or costs incurred due to a guest will be charged to the accompanying member.

option B: Active Helper ($15/day)

For when you need a more active helper who does some of the work for you.

  • Guests may assist with basic hand tools and hand-operated power tools (cordless drills, sanders, etc.) — woodshop only

  • No access to:

    • Fixed power tools (table saw, mitre saw, etc)

    • Metal Shop

    • Pottery Studio

    • Textiles Studio

  • Guest must complete a waiver before entering the shop.

  • Supervision by the host member is required at all times.

Certified Guest Access (Expanded Option for Active Helpers)

  • If the guest has previously completed CREATE’s Level 1 or Fast Track Certification, they may also use the full range of fixed Wood and/or Metal tools that they are certified for during their visit.

  • This certified guest use is limited to:

    • Working alongside their host member on the same project.

    • Under active supervision and shared responsibility.

Guest passes are designed for short-term helpers. For independent access, guests should register for a class or membership.

General FAQS:

  • Yes! One day drop-ins are available at a price of $60/day.

  • Many of our tools are complex and have potential for injury caused by misuse. To ensure the safety of everyone in the space & for liability reasons, certification is required to ensure anyone using the tools is doing so safely.

POTTERY FAQs:

  • Weekend members = 15 pieces per month

    Weekday members = 20 pieces per month

    All week members = 30 pieces per month

    10 punch pass = 30 pieces total

    5 punch pass = 15 pieces total goes here

    • Firing and glazing is included included in membership.

    • Clay must be purchased from our store.

    • We will only fire clay that is purchased from us in our general firings.

    • If you wish to use your own clay, you must rent the entire kiln. This is for safety reasons.

    • For members, each bag (10kg) is priced at $25.

    • For non-members, each bag (10kg) is priced at $50 and that includes firing. This is perfect for potters who have their own wheel at home but want us to fire their pots.

  • A whole kiln firing = $110 + GST. You can share the cost with 1 or 2 other people.

    • The kiln fires to cone 6

    • The clay we use is M340 or M340S

  • You can check on your pieces anytime we are open, but you can only work on them on days when you have a valid membership.

  • Any drips will incur an $80 fee/shelf for shelf restoration. If you are concerned about this, please let our technician know to place a cookie under your piece.