Safety First

• Follow all safety guidelines like your life depends on it—because it might.

• Prior to attending a workshop or using the space, all participants need to have a signed waiver. All youth need a waiver signed by an adult.

• Report any unsafe conditions or behaviors to staff immediately.

• Report all close calls and accidents to staff immediately.

• Wear close-toed shoes; your toes will thank you.

• Hair ties are a must if you’ve got long locks. We love your hair, but we’d prefer it stays on your head and out of the machinery.

• Avoid loose fitting clothing that could become snagged in tools and machinery.

Conflict Resolution

• Address conflicts respectfully and seek to resolve them collaboratively.

• If conflicts cannot be resolved among participants, involve a staff member.

Feedback and Improvement

• Constructive feedback is like a good cup of coffee: strong and helpful.

• Be open to feedback. It’s how we all get better.

• Suggest improvements—let’s make this place even more awesome together.

Clean and Organized space

• Keep your workspace clean and organized.

• Minimize waste.

• Leave the space better than you found it.

• Return tools to their homes—think of it as reuniting old friends.

• Trash goes in the trash, recyclables go in the recycling. Easy peasy!

Collaboration and Sharing

• Share tools, materials, and wisdom like they’re going out of style.

• Teamwork makes the dream work. Collaborate and offer a

  helping hand (or two).

• Respect the work and property of others.

Personal Responsibility

• Own your actions and their impact. Be the hero of your own story.

• Follow all makerspace rules and guidelines — it’s not just about you, it’s about the whole crew.

• Be honest about your skills. It’s okay to say, “I have no idea what I’m doing.”

continuous learning

• Embrace opportunities to learn and grow.

• Take part in workshops, training sessions, and other educational activities.

• Humbly share your knowledge and skills with the community.