Mission
Bringing people together to create, learn and solve life’s challenges with an amazing array of tools, technology, and project-based education. All in inclusive spaces, serving everybody in Oakland and beyond.
Values
Supporting our mission is met with more than just space and tools. We hold the following values as integral to our success:
- Community
- We are intentionally growing a welcoming community of diverse people with an economically accessible offering. We bring together makers, craftspeople, hobbyists, entrepreneurs, programmers, creators and hackers in Oakland, CA and the greater East Bay.
- Inquiry
- The spirit of curiosity is at the heart of hacking, our culture of camaraderie makes for a welcoming place for those who are willing to try something new or ask how things work.
- Growth
- Sharing expertise, ideas and knowledge is what makes growth possible as a community, as individuals and as professionals.
- Action
- We promote an environment of cooperation where conducting ourselves with respect for each other and the space is expressed through active transparency and communication.
Vision
Ace Makerspace (Formerly Ace Monster Toys, “AMT”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization founded in 2011. We support traditional makers and craftspeople as well as hackers both digital and material. Our community brings together people of diverse skill levels by providing resources and culture to build networks, co-work, and engage in projects that benefit individuals and the community at large. The resources we develop include spaces and a wide variety of tools and supplies to support making and learning.