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The MakerSphere Wood Shop & Maker Space is located at 1727 Guptil Road in Waterbury Center. 

MakerSphere offers woodworking programs including Beginner Woodworking Certification classes, Beginner Women's Woodworking, Afterschool Youth Woodworking, monthly shop memberships and a variety of workshops for all skill levels. 

The MakerSphere Wood Shop includes a wide variety of hand tools and machines including:

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table saw

drill press

routers and routing table

planer

jointer

miter saw

band saws

disc and disc belt sander

oscillating spindle sander

nail guns

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Monthly Woodshop Membership 

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MakerSphere offers monthly wood shop memberships. Adults 18 and over may register to become a monthly member.

 

Membership gives individuals access to the wood shop and all the tools on which they have been trained. Members may access the shop during scheduled staffed hours. Shop staff or instructors are present to oversee activities, assist members with questions, and ensure safe operation of machines and tools.

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Cost of Membership is $75 per month. Enrollment in the autopay system is required. Cancel anytime.​​​

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Qualifications

There are two options to qualify for membership:

Individuals must have completed the 7-Week Beginner Woodworking Certification Course
OR, experienced woodworkers 
may schedule an assessement to validate experience. 

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Assessment for Experienced Woodworkers

Experienced woodworkers may schedule an assessment rather than take the certification class. Individuals must first complete the assessment application form. Once completed, the remainder of the assessment is conducted in person at the shop. There is a fee of $100 for the two-hour assessment. Click here to access the Assessment Form.

 

Membership Details

View the Membership Agreement below for all membership details.  ​​​

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How to Join

To apply for membership, please complete the application form linked below. Your confirmation will include further instructions and information.​

Membership Agreement

View or download the Membership Agreement
(This is for reference only; not for signature)

Shop Protocols & SOP's; Safe Operating Procedures

View or download 

Member Hours as of November 3, 2025

Mondays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Every other Saturday as of Nov 8

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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No member hours on November 26; day before Thanksgiving
No member hours on Dec 24 or Dec 27

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