Please note, we have updated the criteria. You may select a peer outside of your age range! 🙂

Discover the Grey Bruce Makerspace: Where Creativity Comes to Life

Welcome to the Grey Bruce Makerspace, the ultimate hub for innovation, collaboration, and hands-on creativity in the Owen Sound area. Whether you’re an experienced craftsman, a budding artist, or someone who simply loves to tinker, this state-of-the-art space offers everything you need to bring your ideas to life.

Located right in the heart of Grey and Bruce counties, the Makerspace is equipped with cutting-edge tools and resources, including 3D printers, laser cutters, woodworking tools, metalworking equipment, and more. From crafting furniture in the woodshop to creating intricate designs with advanced technology, the possibilities here are limitless.

But the Makerspace is more than just a workshop—it’s a community. Members enjoy access to expert-led courses, mentorship opportunities, and events that inspire creativity and innovation. Whether you’re looking to build a personal project, start a new hobby, or collaborate with like-minded creators, the Grey Bruce Makerspace is the place to be.

Why visit the Grey Bruce Makerspace?

  • Unleash your creativity with access to industry-grade equipment.
  • Learn from hands-on workshops and classes for all skill levels.
  • Connect with a thriving community of makers, artists, and innovators.
  • Build something original in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Are you ready to create? Explore the space, take a course, or enter one of our exciting challenges like the AM I A MAKER? competition. With $6,000 in memberships up for grabs, there’s no better time to jump in and start making your mark.

Become a Maker. Join the Movement.

Terms & Conditions

Eligibility:

  1. Teams must consist of two participants.
  2. Each team must submit:
    • Documentation of the project with progress photos at various stages of creation.
    • A completed intake form agreeing to these terms.
  3. At least one team member must attend the Makers Open House on January 18, 2025, at 10 AM to be eligible for the prize.

Judging Criteria:

  • Originality and creativity of the project.
  • Quality of craftsmanship or execution.
  • Presentation of progress photos (lack of photos may impact scoring).

Prize Details:

  1. Prizes: Six one-year full-access memberships to the Grey Bruce Makerspace will be awarded to the top three teams in each age category.
  2. Memberships are transferable before enrollment but must be activated in 2025.

Other Terms:

  • Participants agree to the use of their photos, videos, and creations for promotional purposes.
  • The challenge encourages the spirit of making and teamwork. Judges’ decisions are final.