The Makers Hub

We’re ramping up to serve even more community members! See what we did there?

When we said we want our programs and services to be accessible to everyone, we really meant it. And that includes our building. Making sure that the Tool Library is accessible was intentionally part of the plan, not an after thought.

We developing programming, strategy and everything in between, we add steps to check for inclusivity and accessibility. From translating materials to accessibility features on our building, it’s incorporated into everything we do.

The Makers Hub is proud to say that inclusivity is one of our core values and we don’t just talk the talk.

Head to https://buff.ly/3WLv3lE to learn more about our values and how we incorporate them into our daily operations!

We had a blast!

Founder, Adrianne, and volunteer, David, headed out to this amazing event to support the community while spreading the word about The Makers Hub! From networking to building community, we were able to connect with countless people doing great things in our city.

As a new organization, we are always excited to attend events like this as a chance to connect with even more of YOU. We want everyone to know who we are, what we do, and how we can better serve their needs.

Big shout out to David for capturing pictures and videos of the event! Our volunteers are truly making a difference in our organization and helping us move closer towards our mission.

We can’t wait for the next event!

Spotlight on Specialty Tools at the Compton Tool Library! 🔧

We're proud to feature some of our top specialty tools to help you with your next big project:

- 15" Compact Portable Jobsite Tablesaw ($18.00)
- 12" Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw ($14.75)
- 18V 8" Metal Cutting Circular Saw ($12.75)

These are just 3 of our 15 specialty tools available for rent. Visit our website to check out the full inventory and find the perfect tool for your home improvement or DIY!

🔗 Explore all our tools today at https://buff.ly/3thC5U9

Are you tired of costly plumbing repairs? Want to learn when you can handle it yourself and when it's time to call a professional?

Join us for our Plumbing 101 Workshop and take control of your home maintenance!

During this workshop you will learn essential home plumbing projects like cleaning drain traps, fixing running toilets, and replacing faucets. We'll also cover when to call a professional for more complex issues because sometimes it’s best to just leave it to the experts. Plus, you’ll get a free annual membership to the Tool Library!

🗓️ Date: September 15
🕒 Time: 1pm to 4pm
📍 Location: 2125 W. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

Cost: $25

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your DIY skills! Register today at https://themakershub.org/event/plumbing-101-workshop/

Final call for registrations! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to tap into your creativity at our Sublimation Printing Workshop! Learn how to transfer your designs onto various surfaces like fabrics, ceramics, and metals. Perfect for creating custom t-shirts, mugs, phone cases, and more.

🗓️ Date: August 25
🕒 Time: 1pm to 3pm
📍 Location: 2125 W. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

Cost: $35

Register today at https://buff.ly/3WLN8B2 and take your design skills to the next level!

At The Makers Hub, we believe in providing our community with the tools and opportunities they deserve, even though it comes with risks. 🛠️

As a new nonprofit, we are continuously listening to feedback from the community and making adjustment. Our commitment to transparency is exactly why we’re sharing our current processes and welcoming input from members, residents, volunteers, and anyone else in the community.

We’re committed to building trust and empowering our community while maintaining fairness and accountability.

Learn more about our work at themakershub.org!

Calling all skilled electrical enthusiasts! 🔌

The Makers Hub is searching for passionate individuals to lead our electrical workshops. This is a paid opportunity at $50/hour. We want talent from our community to contribute to our work and continue strengthening Compton and beyond!

Please note that this workshop requires licensed instructors.

If you have the expertise and the heart to teach, we want to hear from you! Let's build, learn, and grow together. 🌟

Sound like the position for you? Sign up to become an instructor today by filling out this form: https://buff.ly/4cHSset

Do you have a small business? We’re here for you!

Our Sublimation Printing 101 Workshop is perfect for clothing brands, custom gift businesses, and more, this workshop will teach you how to transfer your designs onto various surfaces like fabrics, ceramics, and metals.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how you can produce small batches in-house at The Makers Hub for a fraction of the cost of outsourcing. Elevate your business with custom t-shirts, mugs, phone cases, and more, all while saving money!

🗓️ Date: August 25
🕒 Time: 1pm to 3pm
📍 Location: 2125 W. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

Cost: $35

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your manufacturing capabilities! Register today at https://buff.ly/4cXpvv9

Discover Our Specialty Tools at the Compton Tool Library! 🛠️

We're excited to highlight just a few of our 15 specialty tools available for your next project:

🌟 19" Multi-position Ladder ($6.25)
🌟 10" Heavy Duty Wet Tile Saw ($26.00)
🌟 7/16" Hex Utility Impacting Drill ($11.75)

Whether you're tackling a home renovation or a DIY project, we've got the tools you need. Check out our full inventory and see what else we offer!

Visit https://buff.ly/3thC5U9 to explore all our tools!

Don’t forget to register for our upcoming Sublimation Printing Workshop!

Dive into the world of sublimation printing and learn how to transfer your designs onto tote bags and mugs. With this skill you’ll be able to design and print custom t-shirts, mugs, phone cases, and unique gifts!

🗓️ Date: August 25
🕒 Time: 1pm - 3pm
📍 Location: 2125 W. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

Cost: $75

Don't miss this chance to elevate your DIY game! Register now at https://buff.ly/3WLN8B2

Exciting news! The Compton Tool Library now proudly boasts 20 members! 🎉

We're thrilled to see our community of makers and DIY enthusiasts growing. Thank you to everyone who's joined us on this journey. Here's to many more projects and creations together! 🛠️

Interested in joining? Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3thC5U9

Come by during our operating to ask questions!

⏰ Hours: Friday-Sunday, 9 AM - 6 PM

See you soon.

Attention Tiling Experts! 📢

The Makers Hub is seeking skilled tiling instructors to lead our community workshops. This is a paid opportunity at $50/hour! We value a "for us, by us" approach, showcasing the talents within our community.

If you have the expertise and passion to teach tiling, we want to hear from you! Let’s build, learn, and grow together. 🌟

Interested? Apply now by filling out this form: https://buff.ly/4cHSset

Get ready to unleash your creativity at our Sublimation Printing Workshop! ✨

Learn the art of sublimation printing and discover how to transfer your designs onto various surfaces like fabrics, ceramics, and metals. This versatile technique is perfect for creating custom t-shirts, mugs, phone cases, and more!

🗓️ Date: August 25
🕒 Time: 1pm to 3pm
📍 Location: 2125 W. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

Cost: $35

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your DIY skills! Register today at https://buff.ly/4cXpvv9

We recently launched our first workshops and welcomed feedback.

Although many people were excited for the topics being covered, the overwhelming feedback was, “It’s too expensive.”

With that response, we went back to the drawing board. Our team spent weeks reevaluating the budget and figuring out where we could cut costs to lower the prices of our workshops for participants.

Through generous donations from companies like Swinerton and some serious budget cuts, we are working towards lowering the costs of our workshops to be more accessible and affordable. When we said we listen to the community, we meant it.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to prepare our workshops for the community!

The last time this tin had cookies in it was about 1935...

We need your help to expand our sewing resources at The Makers Hub Tool Library. We're looking for donations of sewing-specific materials to help our community create and mend with ease.

Your donations will empower local makers to explore their creativity and learn new skills.

Drop off your donations during our operating hours:
🕒 Friday-Sunday: 9am - 6pm
📍 2125 W. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

So if you’ve seen this tin under a coffee table or the back of a closet, take a look inside and see if there’s anything you can donate.

Together, we can build a stronger community!

Hot off the (digital) presses!

The Makers Hub and our Founder, Adrianne, were featured in ShoutoutLA !

In this feature, Adrianne told the story of how The Makers Hub got started and the lightbulb moment that would turn into who we are today. We were also able to highlight some of our favorite local Compton spots in the article including Alma Backyard Farms, Patria Coffee and Color Compton!

We are so grateful to ShoutoutLA to sharing our story and spreading more awareness of all we’re aiming to do in the community.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/46yMDhm

Be sure to visit us during our operating hours Friday-Sunday from 9am to 6pm! We can’t wait to welcome you.

Look, home repairs are expensive. There’s no way around it.

From getting a drain cleaned for $100 to spending $250+ to replace a faucet, it adds up quick!

The good news is, a lot of these tasks can be done yourself with a little training and guidance. And that’s exactly what we’re teaching at our upcoming Plumbing 101 Workshop!

For $25, you’ll gain the knowledge to do various simple repairs on your own with the only cost being parts and your time. We’re huge fans of DIY, but we will also be teaching when it’s time to call the professionals. Sometimes it’s best to leave it to the expert.

🗓️ Date: September 15
🕒 Time: 1pm to 3pm
📍 Location: 2125 W. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

This workshop only has 16 spots so register now to secure your spot at https://buff.ly/46qXwkY

Meet Carlos, our Tool Library Manager!

At The Makers Hub, Carlos is responsible for front and back of house operations, such as customer service, memberships, tool inventory and maintenance, and upkeep of the makerspace. Basically, he keeps in the place running!

He brings a wealth of knowledge to the team with his background in industrial fabrication and production, CNC machining, and CAD design. As if that wasn’t enough, he’s also pursuing a degree in electrical AND mechanical engineering.

Carlos is a maker through and through. In his free time, you can find him crafting, working on cars and motorcycles and doing embroidery.

We are grateful to have Carlos as part of the team and can’t wait to continue impacting the community with his help!

Join us for our Open House and enjoy free refreshments from 11 AM to 3 PM! 🌭

We'll be serving hot dogs, chips, water, and soda as we celebrate the opening of the Tool Library. It's the perfect time to explore our space, learn about our programs, meet fellow makers in the community and sign up for your membership!

🗓️ Date: August 3rd and 4th
🕒 Time: 9am to 6pm
📍 Location: 2125 W. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

Don't miss out on the fun! So come hungry and ready to connect.

Pay before you know exactly what you’re getting? Sounds like a page out of a capitalism book and we don’t do that over here.

Our entire tool library inventory is available online for FREE! No paywall. No credit card information. No subscription needed.

You can check out our extensive collection of tools before becoming a member. Whether you’re on your phone or computer, all you need is the link.

Check out our complete inventory today and find the perfect tool for your project!

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3thC5U9

We were on TV! Somebody pinch us!

We are over the moon excited to share that The Makers Hub had the spotlight on KCAL News! 📺

In this feature we were able to show the real impact of the opening of our tool library and how we are making a difference in the community. We’re not going to lie, it was hard showing what we wanted to do without being open, but now? We can tell you AND show you!

We are so grateful to KCAL to helping us share our story and spread awareness of our work.

Be sure to visit us during our operating hours Friday-Sunday from 9am to 6pm and don’t forget to join us for our Open House on August 3rd and 4th!

We are The Makers Hub and we can’t wait to continue serving the Compton and beyond!

You could buy it or you could win it at our Open House... Which would you choose?

Don't miss your chance to win a:
🛠️ Tool Kit
🧰 Tool Organizer
👜 Tool Tote
🎟️ Free Workshop at The Makers Hub

Sign up for a seasonal or year-round membership to be entered to win the tool kit, organizer, or tote. And all membership types are eligible for the free workshop. We have something in store for everyone!

Join us for a chance to win these fantastic prizes at our upcoming Open House on August 3rd and 4th!

Next month at The Makers Hub, we're thrilled to be hosting workshops for the community!

Whether you're looking to upgrade your DIY skills or tackle home improvement projects, our workshops are perfect for you. 🛠️

Stay tuned for more details and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when registration opens!

Head to the events page on our website at https://buff.ly/4cXpvv9 for more details and we can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for Open House at the Makers Hub! 🎉

Swing by for fun giveaways, delicious refreshments, and a chance to sign up for our Tool Library Membership. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to explore, connect, and create!

📅 Date: August 3rd and 4th
🕒 Time: 9am-6pm
📍 Location: 2125 W. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

The glow up is real!

Our building was definitely a fixer-upper when we signed the lease in 2022, but we accepted the challenge! With the immense contributions of Swinerton, we were able to completely the transform our building to a resource for the community.

As a small nonprofit, we are tremendously grateful for all of the support from donors, volunteers, and community members. We honestly couldn’t have done it without you all!

And huge shoutout to Unearth and Empower Communities for their contributions to this amazing mural! We’re still fan-girling over how beautiful it is.

Don’t forget that we’re open Friday-Sunday from 9-6pm! Come visit us and see this glow up for yourself 🙌

Calling all skilled instructors! 📢

The Makers Hub is looking for passionate individuals to lead our community workshops. This is a paid opportunity at $50/hour! We're committed to a "for us, by us" model, centering the talents within our community.

Please note that some workshops require licensed instructors.

If you have the skills and the heart to teach, we want to hear from you! Let's build, learn, and grow together. 🌟

Interested? Reach out today by filling out this form: https://buff.ly/4cHSset

Yes, you read that correctly! You don't have to be a Compton resident to join us at The Makers Hub Tool Library.

Our programs and memberships are open to everyone, near and far. 🌍

Come visit us during our operating hours to learn more and ask any questions you might have. We're here to help!

⏰ Hours: Friday-Sunday, 9 AM - 6 PM

Since officially opening our doors to the community we have been listening and taking notes to all of the feedback from residents.

We said it once and we’ll say it again: when the you speak, we listen.

We understand the concerns about lending out tools and equipment to the community. Yes, it involves some risk, but we believe that the amazing folks in our community deserve more opportunities and resources to succeed.

By opening The Makers Hub Tool Library, we’re empowering residents to take control of their projects, learn new skills, and build stronger connections. We trust in our community and are here to support you every step of the way!

We encourage you to reach out to us with insights, feedback and advice as we value collaboration!

Together, let’s create a space where everyone can thrive. 🌟

Just pass us the whole deck because we’re going to the Compton Tool Library...

It’s simple, honestly. Renting tools from big name stores can get incredibly expensive incredibly fast. We’re talking hundreds of dollars and sometimes even more depending on the project. In this economy???

The Compton Tool Library is head to bridge the cap by providing tools and resources that are accessible to the community. We’re local. We’re affordable. And we’re happy to serve.

Click the link in our bio to read more about the Compton Tool Library and check out our full inventory of tools here: https://buff.ly/3thC5U9

Curious about the Compton Tool Library? Come ask questions!

You can visit us and learn more about our mission to bring tools to the community and empower residents to take on everything from home improvement projects to entrepreneurial dreams!

🕒 Hours of Operation: Friday - Sunday, 9 AM - 6 PM

Explore our workshops, discover our resources, and see how you can get involved. We're here to support you in any way we can!

See you soon!