A new community space in Port Alberni aims to become a hub of creativity for local artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
The Alberni Valley Makerspace provides a public space for people to work on projects, but it also allows people to share ideas, equipment and knowledge. The non-profit society’s building on Third Avenue, above the Recycling Depot, provides access to tools, resources, lessons and a shared workspace. There are 3D printers, a laser cutter, woodworking tools, craft supplies, computers and space for classrooms and group projects.
The Makerspace officially opened its doors in March 2023. So far, it has around 30 monthly members and it sees around 15 drop-ins a weekend.
“It has been a fairly big success so far,” said Michael Moore, the president and founder of the Makerspace.
But the biggest hurdle for the Makerspace, since its inception, has…
