Member Handbook
These are the rules that govern our community.
Introduction and General Rules
These are the rules of Bellingham Makerspace. The board may amend these policies at any time by m...
Leadership
The makerspace leadership is best described as "loosely hierarchical do-ocracy". Overall leadersh...
Membership
In order to become a member of the makerspace, you must: be at least 18 years of age agree to...
Tools
The makerspace classifies tools into two categories: simple and complex. Simple tools are those ...
Tool Areas
The makerspace is organized into separate tool or interest areas. Each area has a focus on a spec...
Storage
Projects or materials may be left up to 72 hours at the Bellingham Makerspace with the permission...
Consumables
Many of the tools at The Bellingham Makerspace use tooling that wears out (consumables). These in...
Guests
A guest is someone who is not a member of The Bellingham Makerspace. One member is free to host u...
Classes
Bellingham Makerspace teachers are very important. We are always looking for diverse and interest...
Children
Children are welcome and encouraged in our community! Members may bring their children of any age...
Closing / Lock-up
Because there are members who use the space at all different times of the day and night, we ask t...
Cleaning
Everyone requires space to work. When you are done for the day, please return tools and clear hor...
Information Technology
The Bellingham Makerspace provides information technology for members to use as part of their pro...
References
This section is for anything not directly covered above, but still important.