April 13, 2026, 4:01 a.m. PT
- Eugene Makerspace is reopening at a new location after a fire forced it to close a year and a half ago.
- The new, larger space was rebuilt entirely by volunteers and community donations.
- It offers access to tools and resources for woodworking, 3D printing, fiber arts, and more.
Tinkerers, crafters and handy-folk of all walks of life can rejoice: Eugene Makerspace is reopening.
It’s taken about a year and a half for the nonprofit to relocated and rebuild after a fire in mid-September of 2024.
Eugene Makerspace was founded in 2011 to foster a collaborative environment where users can explore intersections of technology, science, art and culture. The space offers access to electronic tools, fiber art materials, woodworking materials and other handicraft makers may take an interest in.
Sam Foster, president of the Eugene Makerspace board of directors, said the…