About Us
Splat Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit makerspace in Durham, NC. We give our members access to tools, machines, and room to build a hobby project or start a freelance business. Our members are professionals, hackers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, retirees, and students.
We embody the DIY ethos in everything we do. There is no paid staff: members operate, maintain, and organize the space, and membership dues are what keep it running.
What’s here
The shops
Woodshop, digital fabrication (3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, CNC router), electronics, machine shop, and fiber arts.
The Biology Lab
A community biology lab with PCR, a NanoDrop, microcentrifuges, gel electrophoresis, and an autoclave, plus a shared community project. Open to all members.
The community
Members, regulars, and visitors. Open House every Saturday 1–4 PM, member meetings during the week, and classes, workshops, and one-off events posted on Meetup.
Get involved
Come to an open event, then join. We offer a few types of membership, all with access to the space and tools. See the Membership page for plans and how to join, the FAQ for common questions, or contact us directly.
Bylaws, policies, and code of conduct
Feel free to read the documents that govern Splat Space. Click a title to open it.