GoCreate makerspace, Youth Entrepreneurs will hold public grand opening Saturday
GoCreate, a Koch Collaborative, is a premier makerspace open to creators of all ages and experiences. The 18,000-square-foot space offers sophisticated tools and equipment, expert training and a supportive community.
The event will include equipment demonstrations from key pieces of GoCreate equipment, including the Frog36 CNC router, waterjet cutter, CNC quilting machine, embroidery machine, 3D printers, laser engraver and various other woodworking, metalworking and sewing machines.
Tour the textiles, design and electronics, woods, metal, welding and finishing studios and meet the GoCreate staff, mentors and current members. Learn about membership options and membership assistance. Sign up for a six-month membership and receive the seventh month free.
Youth Entrepreneurs (YE) staff and alumni will be on-hand to share details about the program that helps high school students find passion and fulfillment through a hands-on learning experience and the creation of their own business idea. Sweet treats from Ginger Bake Shop, started by YE alumna Haley Ackley, will also be available.
Mega-Bytes convenience store will be open and serving free coffee from Reverie Roasters. The WSU Food Truck plaza will be open for lunch serving food from area vendors.
Guests should enter through the main (east side) entrance of the Experiential Engineering Building, located off 17th Street between Hillside and Oliver. Parking is available to the east and west of the building.