Host an Event at UCM

Got a crazy idea for an event? We’ve got the space to make it happen!

Ever dreamed of teaching a workshop on 3D printing, hosting a pop-up ramen night, or running a “Fix-It Friday” where people bring in broken gadgets and leave with slightly less broken gadgets? Maybe you just need a big kitchen to host a homemade pasta class that doesn’t involve setting off every smoke alarm in your house. Whatever your event idea, UC Makerspace is here to make you look like an event-planning genius.

What Can You Host at UCM?

If it’s legal, safe (ish), and doesn’t involve summoning anything from another dimension, you can probably host it here. A few ideas to get your creative gears turning:

Workshops & Classes

Ever wanted to pass on your incredible (or at least functional) skills to eager learners? Whether you’re a wizard with a soldering iron, a master of the lathe, or just someone who finally figured out what all those buttons on a sewing machine actually do—this is your moment.

Host a hands-on workshop or instructional class to teach everything from metalworking to “How to Assemble IKEA Furniture Without Crying.” No matter your expertise, we’ve got the space and the power outlets to make it happen.

Pop-Up Restaurants & Food Events

Got a mouthwatering menu but no restaurant? Bring your dream to life in our community kitchen! Whether you’re whipping up homemade pasta, running a BBQ masterclass, or hosting an underground dumpling night, we provide the fully equipped space—no bribing your HOA required. 

You can even organize a bake sale, chili cook-off, or coffee cupping event (because people need an excuse to drink more caffeine). Plus, we guarantee zero side-eyes when you inevitably sample your own creations “just to make sure they’re good.”

Arts & Craft Nights

Ready to unleash your inner Bob Ross or go full mad scientist with resin and epoxy? 

Whether you’re teaching a painting class, hosting a leatherworking demo, running a DIY cosplay armor build, or simply bringing people together for a chill evening of crafting, we’ve got the space (and probably some rogue glitter) for your creative gathering. 

NOTE: Bonus points if you leave with more paint on your canvas than on yourself.

Tech Meetups & Hackathons

If your idea of a great night involves solving problems with code, making robots do weird things, or turning an old Game Boy into a weather station, you’re in the right place.

Bring your coding crew, Raspberry Pi enthusiasts, drone builders, or 3D printing nerds together for a night of hacking, troubleshooting, and highly caffeinated decision-making. Whether it’s a VR jam, an Arduino deep-dive, or just an excuse to show off your latest gadget, we’re here for it.

Ready to Make It Happen?

Whether you’re here to teach, build, cook, craft, or just gather a bunch of like-minded people to geek out over something cool, UC Makerspace is the perfect spot to bring your event to life. We’ve got the space, the tools, and the “Sure, let’s try it!” attitude to make just about anything work (within reason—no alligator wrestling, please).

Not sure if your idea fits? Pitch it to us anyway! We love creative, out-of-the-box events and will do our best to help you pull off something amazing.

🚀 Fill out our event request form, and let’s start planning! Need more details? Reach out—we’re happy to chat, answer questions, and confirm whether or not your event requires a “mild risk waiver.” (It probably does, but that just makes it more fun.)