Nonprofit makerspace set to open in Auburn Hills

Jun 15, 2023

A new makerspace is opening to the public, featuring a variety of tools and components to create things.

Open Workshops, a nonprofit makerspace, is hosting its grand opening, 2-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5.

It is located at 1532 N. Opdyke Road Suite 400, Auburn Hills, just off I-75 and M-59, near Oakland University and Oakland Community College.

The facility houses multiple 3D printers (FDM and resin), a CNC laser router, drill press, scroll saw, band saw, belt and disk sander, soldering irons, a variety of hand and power tools and more.

Open Workshops is equipped for a variety of mechanical, electrical, and programming projects.

“We think it’s important for people to have the ability to express themselves through making, learn how to use in-demand tools like these, and build a community with other makers,” Lance Menard, Open Workshops president, said in a press release.

“Our goal with Open Workshops is to make that as accessible as possible, since space and tools like these are out of reach for many people in Metro Detroit.”

The grand opening is free to attend. Memberships are available at $25 per month to use the space, and training is required to use select tools. They plan to offer classes and workshops.

Open Workshops is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For more information, visit www.open-workshops.com.

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