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Makerspace in Maastricht

Hello there! You’ve just landed at the Doorspace, Maastricht’s newest hotspot for talented makers. Welcome to your new makerspace, where ideas flourish, knowledge gets shared, and connections grow stronger by the day.Here at the Doorspace, we celebrate the spirit of making in a space designed for those who don’t just see the world as it is, but as it could be. We’ve got a bit of everything to get you started: great workshops, bookable workbenches, ateliers, and easy access to machinery. Ready to find out more?

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Easy access to machinery

Our machine park is open to all makers, providing you with easy access to the tools you need without the hefty price tag of ownership.

Affordable facilities

We offer accessible rental options for workspaces, events and workshops, so you can focus on your projects without breaking the bank.

Expertise and experience

Our team is packed with experience and knowledge across a range of fields, ready and eager to support and guide you every step of the way.

Community feeling

We share a deep connection with our makers, understanding their needs and aspirations. Here, you’re not just a visitor; you’re part of a community.

Meet

Our Makershub is the social heart of the Doorspace, created for makers like you. It’s the perfect spot to take a break, share ideas, and spark new collaborations over a cup of coffee. Connect with like-minded makers, find your next project partner, or just enjoy the buzz of creative energy all around you.

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Inspire

Inspiration is at the very heart of the Doorspace. Our events calendar is jam-packed with activities designed to spark your imagination. Whether you’re attending talks by industry leaders, showcasing your latest projects, or simply soaking up the creative vibes, every event is a chance to be inspired and to inspire others.

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Learn

The Doorspace isn’t just about making; it’s about learning too. We offer workshops that cover a wide range of skills and topics, from traditional crafts to cutting-edge technologies. Learn from the experts, collaborate with your peers, and push the boundaries of what you thought was possible.

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Create

Our Makerspace is your go-to spot for hands-on creativity. Whether you’re looking for a workbench to tinker at, an atelier to focus on your next masterpiece, or powerful machines to bring your ideas to life, we’ve got it all. It’s a space where imagination meets action. From solo projects to collaborative creations, you’ll find everything you need – all under one roof.

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How it works

Visit the Doorspace

Just come by! Our doors are always open, ready to welcome your creative energy.

Choose what you want to do

Rent a space that suits your needs – whether it’s an atelier for your projects or a workbench for hands-on experiments. Fancy learning something new? Sign up for one of our inspiring workshops.

Meet people and brainstorm ideas

Have a chat in the makershub, the perfect spot to network and connect with like-minded makers. Before you know it, ideas will be flowing!

Get creative and make it happen!

Now for the fun part: roll up your sleeves and unleash your creativity. Build, craft, design – whatever you like!

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Questions & answers

Doorspace is a makerspace in Maastricht where people can access tools, machines, workbenches, knowledge, and a community of makers. It is a place to create, learn, experiment, repair, prototype, and meet other people working on creative or technical projects.

Doorspace is open to makers, designers, students, artists, entrepreneurs, hobbyists, and anyone interested in making. Some machines require a safety induction before use.

Doorspace is located inside the hall of Qeske Maastricht
François de Veyestraat 8B
6221 AB Maastricht

Doorspace is open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday

Doorspace includes shared workbenches, woodworking machines, laser cutting, CNC routing, 3D printing, plastics recycling tools, sewing/textile equipment, a heat press, electronics tools, and general making facilities.

Access to specific machines depends on your training and the availability of the space.

Not immediately. For safety reasons, users need to complete the relevant machine safety induction before using certain machines. After the induction, you can use the machines you are authorised for.

Yes. Doorspace works with educational institutions and can arrange student licences for courses, projects, or temporary access.

For example, an institution can arrange a number of student licences for the duration of a course. Students still need to complete the relevant safety inductions before using machines.

Safety inductions are short training sessions explaining how to safely use a specific machine or machine group. They usually take about one hour. The induction needs to be completed before independent use of that machine.

For institutional groups, safety inductions are usually paid separately by the institution.

Yes. Doorspace can collaborate with schools, academies, universities, and other institutions. Options can include student licences, course-based access, specific workshops, safety inductions, or use of the facilities for a defined period.

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