Iowa City’s Community Makerspace

An extreme lateral-view of a metal sign that reads Fab Lab Iowa City.

Got something to make? We’ve got the space!

8,000 square feet of workshops, computer labs, production areas and classrooms at the Iowa City Fab Lab.

Meet fellow artists, hackers, DIYers, cosplayers and other local creators! We have memberships to fit your schedule, from weekend-only to 24/7 access.

See more of the Lab online!

Or swing on by to make your mark in the Midwest’s
largest makerspace!

Personal tours available Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm or
by appointment:
[email protected]
319.382.6167

We are starting an After School Program!

This program is starting March 18th, 2024 (the week after spring break). We will have 2 week, 3 week, and four week sessions on Dungeons & Dragons, Laser cutting, making your own stuffed animal (from scratch!), and Robotics and Electronics!

This Program is designed for ages 11 to 15 years old.

Space is limited to 10 students a session! 4:30pm to 6:30pm twice a week! Our original, Fab Lab designed curriculum is something you literally can’t get anywhere else!

Check our our selection of Summer camps for the year!

If this last two weeks of winter weather and kids staying home extra have done anything, it is forcibly reminding parents that there are plenty of hours during the summer that your kids need to be doing something! 

We have created a summer full of fun, (sneakily) educational hands-on project camps for kids ages 8 to 13! From computer programming to survival in the wilderness, we have camps that exist literally nowhere else! 

Morning and afternoon camps can hold up to 20 campers! Mornings from 9am to noon, Afternoons from 1pm to 4pm. With early drop-off and late pick-up options, you can turn it into a full day camp as well!

Check out our classes by clicking on the classes link at the top of the page!

If you would like to teach classes or workshops, contact us and we can get you started!

Limited Studio Spaces also available!

Monthly Open Woodshop

Once a month we host an open woodshop day for anyone (member or not) to come in and use the woodshop. 

If you have experience (and act safely!) you can use the tools yourself or you can have one of our experienced employees or members do it for you. Cost is a sliding scale depending on how much you need to do. (A drill for 5 mins? free. The tablesaw for a half hour? Not free.)

Check the calendar to find the next open woodshop!

COVID-19 Protocols are still in place

-There are plenty of wipes and cleaners around for guests and members to clean equipment and surfaces.
-Hand sanitizer is also readily available throughout the Lab.
-COVID is still in our community and we ask those with cold-like symptoms (even allergies) to please wear a mask.

We are conveniently located at:
870 S Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

The FabLab is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community where everyone gets involved! Whether you are a member or a guest we’d love you to join our funky crew!

We are proudly grateful to share your:

We are always happy to work with new volunteers–no matter the shape or size!

If you are interested in making a donation of any form, please click here or on the DONATE link at top of the page.

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