Mission
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.
Vision
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.
About Us
It all began in 2012 with a small group of people who envisioned a diverse community and welcoming place where people of all ages could work together to make things.
Our vibrant community welcomes makers from ages 5 to 105, including artists, engineers, woodworkers, crafters, and more. We bring together hobbyists and professionals to create and learn in a supportive environment where everyone, regardless of background or experience, feels welcome. To ensure accessibility, we keep membership fees low, offer needs-based scholarships, and provide many public programs.
Located in downtown Decatur, our 2,500-square-foot space features a woodshop, electronics lab, biolab, textiles area, 3D printers, laser cutters, and more. We offer memberships, public classes, free community events, youth STEAM programs, teacher development, and collaborative problem-solving with local partners.
Vision
Statement
Decatur Makers envisions a world where creativity, learning, collaboration, and skill development are accessible to all.
Purpose
Statement
Decatur Makers exists to break down
barriers to creativity and learning by providing affordable access to tools, resources, and hands-on education in a supportive and inclusive community. We empower individuals and families of all backgrounds to engage in making, learning, and building.
Mission
Statement
Our mission is to cultivate a diverse community of makers by providing access to tools, resources, and education in a
supportive environment.
Guiding
Principles
-
Promotes inclusivity, accessibility, and welcomes everyone.
-
Encourages hands-on learning and skill development.
-
Fosters collaboration and community support.
-
Encourages innovation and creativity
-
Ensures sustainable use of time, funding and space.
-
Aligns with our Mission.
A Video from A Decade Ago...
We've come so far, although our goals are the same. Decatur Makers is a family friendly community makerspace located in the heart of downtown Decatur Georgia. This video provides a peak into our world.