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SoundLab and Photo Studio NOW OPEN! More info Below.

A place for entrepreneurs and makers to meet, create, and grow

The Utility Works MakerSpace is a non-profit run co-working space that encourages learning, creativity and collaboration by providing the community with low-cost access to an array of equipment, office space and a wide variety of technology and business classes.

The mission of our MakerSpace is to strengthen the Delaware County area’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by inspiring a growth mindset and assisting early-stage makers, creators, entrepreneurs and startup companies with tools and resources they need to launch and grow in this region. We will inspire creative enterprises, new products and services by providing the educational resources with the equipment and tools to nurture creative thought, hone skills and master craftsmanship in a cooperative studio environment.



Available Spaces - 18 N. Lansdowne Ave.

The Utility Works MakerSpace has several spaces available to rent. Below is what is currently available. Interested? Contact us.

Suites / studios

$450/mo

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Includes desk, chair and cabinet

Includes Equipment Membership

24/7 access

Classroom

$20/hr

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Seats 24 students

Flexible floor plan

2-hour minimum

Conference Room

$20/hr

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Vibe Smart Board and TV

Seats 12

2-hour minimum

Equipment Membership

The Utility Works MakerSpace is a membership organization. It’s like joining a gym – no lease to sign, no long-term commitments.

Equipment Membership

$50/mo

Low cost access to advanced equipment

Grow your business or start a side hustle

Click below to purchase your membership!

Membership Options

Membership includes

Attend equipment training classes for free

Knowledgable on-site staff.

Free WiFi and Utilities

Application Process for Studio Rental


  • Tour

    Having a unique space with varied options, we recommend that you come in for a tour to begin the process. Stop in for our Open House Saturdays 12-3pm!

  • Application

    Once you’ve done the tour and selected your space, we’ll send an online application link to you. An application fee of $25 is required.

  • Agreement

    After we receive your application, we will review it and if all looks good, we’ll send your online Membership Agreement. Read it over, click a few boxes, and you’re on your way.

  • Welcome Home!

    Once you pick a start date, we’ll meet up to get you a key fob. Then we'll ask for your bio and a few pictures to add to our Member Directory, and welcome you into our community!


Equipment


3D Printers

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Ultimaker s5 and Creality Ender-5 Pro


Laser Cutter & Engraver

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Glowforge Pro


Printer / Cutter

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Roland VersaStudio BN-20



Large Format Printer

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Epson SureColor T5475


Sublimation Printer


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Virtuoso SG1000


and more...


Epson FastFoto High-speed Photo Scanner

TransPro Mug Press

Transfer Crafts T-Shirt Press

Havox - Photo Studio HPB-80D

Epson - FastFoto FF-680W Photo Scanner

Baby Lock Accord Embroidery Machine

Singer 4432 Heavy Duty Sewing Machines

AK-II Loop-Pile Tufting Machine

Amenities


High Speed Wifi

24/7 Keycard Access

State of the art equipment

All Utilities Included

On Site Cafe

Shared Kitchenette & Common Areas

Classroom & Conference Room

Mail Receiving

Discount on rentals

Friendly On-Site Staff

SoundLab Podcast & Recording Studio

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Record and Mix


Record your podcast or mix a new beat in a modern and comfortable recording space, where you get professional equipment and sound quality at affordable prices.  The SoundLab Recording Studio is a fully equipped Virtual (Computerized) Studio deployed on a 27" IMAC platform and 16 channel Presonus Quantum Interface with state-of-the-art Focal Monitors in the control room and a Flexible Studio Recording Space capable of supporting 8 individualized Headphone Mixes. Studio-grade Large diaphragm microphones for Vocals and Specialized Drum/Percussion microphones and other studio quality microphones from SHURE and RODE. The SoundLab currently supports APPLE LOGIC PRO and Presonus Studio ONE as the primary recording platforms. 

Contact the Sound Lab

Photo Studio


Now open for rent


Photo studio, great for amateurs or professionals.  Climate-controlled, quiet, affordable.  Just $25 an hour, includes lighting, backdrops, etc.

Contact the Photo Studio
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Support the MakerSpace

As a non-profit run facility, the Utility Works MakerSpace is supported by donations and volunteers. Your donations go towards the upkeep, improvement and bills to keep it open for our community. Any size donation is greatly appreciated!

Ways to support


  • Donate

    Donations, monetary or physical, are always welcome. Take a look at our list to see what's needed! Become a Supporting Friend!

  • Volunteer

    We are a 501(c)3 non-profit and are always in need of voluneers. ​ Take a leap, help others, share your knowledge, learn new skills and grow with us!

  • Sponsor Us

    We have many different levels of sponsorship available. This is a great option for an individual or business to make a big impact. Take a look at this PDF and see which one fits you best!


Camellia Coffee House


Camellia Coffee House is our wonderful neighbor, serving Nilaa Coffee, a Philadelphia-based specialty coffee roaster. Camellia brings you the best coffees from the most unique places in Southeast Asia (and beyond). Camellia will roast, serve, and sell the best products to our customers in a cozy, fun, and community-oriented way.


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Located at the Utility Works MakerSpace, The Brandywine LaunchBox is a hub connecting Southeastern PA entrepreneurs to the support, resources, and facilities they need to build a sustainable and scalable business with a viable plan for growth. By centralizing our no-cost services, we help entrepreneurs avoid the common mistakes startups often face and enable them to focus their time on growing their business.
Brandywine LaunchBox (est. 2021) is a signature program of Invent Penn State, a Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation, and student career success. As one of the university’s 21 Innovation Hubs across the Commonwealth, Brandywine LaunchBox provides resources and youth and adult programs for early stage entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators.



Programs To Help You Start or Grow Your Business

Whether you are just getting started with an idea, looking to acquire your first customer, or working to grow your business, we are here to help!


WE OFFER:
• Idea TestLab
• 1-on-1 Business Plan Coaching
• LaunchBox Workshop Series