Not a student at KEC?
You still belong here.
KEC Makerspace was built for the whole community of makers, not just KEC students. Whether you're a student from another college, a professional with a project in mind, or a business looking to build something real, there's a path in for you.
Ways to Get Involved
Choose the access model that fits you.
Student from Another School or College
- Pay a small facilities fee per hour of equipment use
- One-time training & certification fee per machine
- Attend open workshops at external entry rates
- Upgrade to a student membership for unlimited access
Professional or Freelancer
- Access all equipment at standard commercial rates
- Training & certification included in first membership period
- Professional membership available monthly or per semester
- Use our consulting team to design and build for you
Business or Organisation
- Commission our team to design, prototype, and build for you
- Run a custom workshop for your team at our space
- Access equipment at commercial rates with team membership
- Sponsor equipment or partner on events and content
Schools & K–12 Groups
- Structured STEM programs for ages 10+ visiting the space
- Students design, make, and take home a physical project
- Programs: Making, Electronics, Design & Print, Full STEM Day
- Custom programs tailored to your curriculum goals
Become a Member
Flat-rate access instead of paying per hour. Members get priority booking, discounts, and invitations to member-only events.
KEC Alumni
KEC graduates receive a discounted membership rate in recognition of their connection to the institution.
Student Member
For students from other colleges and universities. Unlimited equipment access with advance booking.
Professional Member
For working professionals and freelancers. Full equipment access, priority booking, and member-only events.
Business / Team
Up to 3 named users from one organisation. Team access, equipment priority, and commercial workshop rates.
Workshops Open to Everyone
All KEC internal workshops are free or heavily discounted, only pay for material costs. External and public workshops carry a small entry fee.
Open Enrolment Workshops
- Entry fee per person includes equipment and base materials
- Student concession available with valid student ID
- See upcoming dates on the Events page
Custom Business Workshops
- Private workshop for your team at the makerspace
- Half-day or full-day packages, up to 50 participants
- Facilitated by our technical team or instructors at KEC
- Certificate of participation for all attendees
Consulting & Build Services
Have an idea but don't want to build it yourself? Our team can take your brief and deliver a finished prototype or product.
Design Only
You receive a completed design file that includes a 3D model, circuit schematic, or vector file that is ready for production. No physical output, just the files.
Prototype Build
Our team designs and fabricates one physical prototype. Includes the design work, fabrication labour, and one round of revisions.
Prototype + Iterations
Best for clients developing a real product. Includes multiple rounds of refinement until the prototype is where you need it to be.
Full Project Delivery
End-to-end: brief → design → build → test → documentation. Scoped and quoted per project. For larger or more complex engagements.
Venue Rental
Need a space for a class, training session, hackathon, or meetup? The makerspace workshop space is available to rent.
Workshop Space Specifications
- Capacity: 10 tables × 4–5 persons = up to 50 people
- Configurable layout for workshops, classes, or presentations
- 2 computer stations available (included or charged separately)
- Equipment access add-on available at standard external rates
- Facilitation add-on: a makerspace team member on-site to assist
- Hourly, half-day, and full-day rates available