Who is a good fit for membership?

MASS is an inclusive community workshop for fabricators, craftspeople, and artists. Members can work independently and safely in the shop, from experienced hobbyists to semi-professional and professional makers and artists. We also look for people who work well in a shared space. A good fit respects everyone, cleans up after themselves every time, reports problems, and takes care of the tools and machines. We have no paid staff to clean up, so the shop stays in good shape because members look after it. If you're new to a shop environment, an Intro class is a good way to try the shop first.

What membership levels are there?

Drop-In, Flex, and Full Access, billed monthly, with quarterly and yearly options. The membership page lists what each level includes and the current prices.

Is there a student or recent grad rate?

Yes. It's a one-year rate for students and recent grads, with full access and no storage, and it's limited to 12 members.

To keep this rate open for people facing financial barriers, we ask that anyone who can afford the standard rate please choose it.

How do I join?

Apply to become a member. It helps if you've already toured the shop with a fellow MASS member, taken a class, or had some exposure to MASS. If you haven't had a tour yet, we'll schedule one with you, or you can come to an open house. After your tour, we make sure it's a good fit for both sides, and then we'll give you a membership card with your next steps, or email them to you.

What happens after I join?

Before you can use the shop, you finish four steps: your payment goes through, you sign the waiver, you watch the orientation video and confirm it in a short form, and you join the MASS Slack. Once those are done, we set up your door access so you can enter the facility using the Unifi mobile app.

What do you expect from members?

Members look after the space. We have no paid staff to clean up, so it's on you and not on anyone else. We expect you to:

• Respect everyone in the shop.

• Clean up after yourself, every time.

• Leave the space better than you found it.

• Take care of the tools and machines, and go above and beyond for the community. Report anything broken or unsafe.

• Reset a machine after heavy use so it's ready for the next person right away.

We have zero tolerance for negligence or harassment.

When can I use the shop?

The shop is open 24/7. Your usage of the shop depends on your membership tier.

When are the busiest times/days in the shop?

Wednesday evenings (6pm-9pm) are apprenticeship days so expect most machines to be occupied. Also, days when we have classes also tend to be busy.

Where do I keep my projects and materials?

You can keep personal tools & small materials in your personal cubby (if your membership level includes it). You can also upgrade or add-on storage at a fee. Pricing is listed in the storage area.

We have designated areas for large hardwood, flat stock, glue ups, and active project storage. We ask that you label everything using tags provided in the shop. Anything with no tag will be treated as communal materials. Any projects not actively worked on after a month will be deemed abandoned and will be scrapped and up for grabs.

Do members get a discount on classes?

No. Members and non-members pay the same price for classes.

Can I bring a guest?

Yes, but your guest is not permitted to use free standing machines and they MUST sign a waiver.

Who do I ask if I need help or something is broken?

Submit a Member Support Ticket here

How do I pause or cancel?

You can manage your membership here.

What happens to my belongings?

Take everything out of the shop no later than 7 days after you pause or cancel. After 7 days, anything left becomes communal property.