We are makers by nature. Making is woven into the human story: an instinct to create, a curiosity about how things work, and a deep satisfaction in bringing something into being. But in an increasingly digital world, it’s easy to lose touch with the simple, profound experience of making something ourselves.
Gorge MakerSpace is a place to reclaim that connection. Here, we engage our senses, learn by doing, and discover all that we can create together. The sounds of the shop, the feel of the tools, and the transformation of raw materials remind us that making is more than a skill. It’s part of who we are, a human inheritance worth nurturing, sharing, and passing on.
As winter settles in, we invite you to join the movement and support Gorge MakerSpace. Your year-end gift keeps our doors open, our programs affordable, and our shared space thriving, so that anyone in our community can build, craft, experiment, and turn imagination into something real. By giving, you’re investing in a more resourceful, resilient, and creative Gorge.
Together, we can keep the spirit of making alive.
Become a supporter today
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Gorge MakerSpace
PO Box 2273
White Salmon, WA 98672 -
Our current shop wishlist:
1x wood and mouldings, with no paint or nails
1/2” plywood pieces
Blacksmithing tools
Jewelry making gear
Stained Glass tools and supplies
Working industrial sewing machineIf you have any of these items and would like to donate, please email Jared@gorgemakerspace.org, and thanks!
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We have an incredible team of volunteers! If you can’t contribute financially, we love volunteers who sign up to give their time and skills.
Gorge MakerSpace is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 86-3216832
Our community is stronger when we work together.
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Through our scholarship funds, direct outreach, and bilingual classes and events, we hope to reach makers from all corners of our community.
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We’ve increased our staff and we’re expanding our spaces, all so we can offer you more fun classes and ways for you to flex your creative muscles.
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We’re always striving to keep our makers safe and healthy. This year we’re focusing on better dust collection and ventilation, so our students are always breathing fresh air.
Our Supporters
Gorge MakerSpace is proudly supported by several foundations and organizations, including:
Bethel Congregational, UCC
The Merle and Dorothea Pennington Trust
Jonathan D. and Mark C. Lewis Foundation
Association of General Contractors
Gorge Community Foundation
The Marie Lamfrom Foundation
Columbia Gorge STEM Hub
The Van-Swaay Family Trust
Trillium Engineering