I tried to get some information and schedule a visit. People don't even respond to calls or…read more emails!

I volunteer here, and it's a remarkable space. It fulfills the two great interests I have in a…read moremakerspace: - It provides equipment I could never reasonably own myself - It offers opportunities to chat and brainstorm with other experienced builders HexLab has just reopened after restructuring, and I'm pleased by the way we're keeping the good and improving on it.

I hadn't seen Rob in years, but I had an emergency today--a 14-foot by 30-inch banner needed…read moreovernight for a 7 a.m. event. Rob answered my call, remembered me immediately, and said he could do it. I drove over to his new location and he printed it in under 25 minutes! His prices are unbeatable--he only charged $10, while FastSigns quoted over $500. Years ago, he helped me print a different banner, showed me how to install the grommets, and gave me a grommet kit--six years later, I still remember how to do it! Rob is a wealth of knowledge, and his makerspace is all about helping people learn, create, and even having a platform and commuity support to start making money. If you've ever wanted to learn how to 3D print, use a laser engraver, CNC router, drill press, bandsaw, vinyl printer cutter, or any of his amazing machines--this is the place to join. Sign up for a membership, explore workshops, complete projects, and empower yourself. Whether it's for a banner, group, or business, check it out--you'll love the opportunities here!

Rob is truly a pillar of support for makers! His makerspace is not only well equipped, but also…read moreincludes his priceless experience; he was so helpful with my last project and I truly could not have finished it without him

Really great teachers and the space in Santa Monica is beautiful. My "discerning" child went to…read morecamp here and have such a good time. Learned a lot and was engaged fully. Well organized. A special spot. We'll be back.

Jeran is incredible! I'm an adult, so I have yet to take his classes, but I wanted his help to…read morebuild me a solar charger for my car -- that can fit on the rooftop, and he did an excellent job. His engineering knowledge is fantastic. Photos speak for themselves. I'm sure he will inspire any (young or old) adults he teaches, and will build some awesome things along the way.

Going through my university education I always felt like I didn't belong. I had trouble feeling…read morelike I fit in. After college, and entering the working world, it felt like it was even harder to connect with others. That is why I was so pleased to have found CrashSpace. Everyone has been so nice and welcoming. I truly felt like I could be myself and be accepted. CrashSpace has a lot of tools and machines to work on your various projects. But more importantly, CrashSpace is a COMMUNITY of people from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences. I think the biggest asset has been the knowledge base that the whole community has and shares with each other. CrashSpace is volunteer run and you can tell that really passionate people invest their heart and soul into keeping this organization alive and thriving. CrashSpace is very active with regularly occurring weekly events, monthly meet-ups, and hands-on workshops. It seems like there is always something fun going on at CrashSpace. If you're an artist, maker, DIYer, designer, techie, programmer, cosplayer, tinkerer, engineer, educator, STEAM fan, I think you'll really like CrashSpace.

I attended events here as a guest and had multiple experiences that raised serious safety concerns…read more At one point, an individual who appeared to be actively using drugs and attempting to steal money from attendees was allowed to remain in the space during an event, despite multiple people being uncomfortable. There was no clear leadership response or removal. Separately, I was invited by a member to an off‑site party connected to this community. After that event, I experienced sudden disorientation and memory loss inconsistent with my alcohol intake. I went to the hospital, was evaluated for head trauma (none found), and the attending physician concluded I was most likely drugged (e.g., roofied). What was most alarming was the response afterward. Rather than concern or accountability, multiple people connected to this group aggressively pushed a narrative that I "just got too drunk" or "hit my head," even after being informed of the medical evaluation stating otherwise. The takeaway was clear: when something serious happens, this community protects itself -- not women who are harmed. There is insufficient leadership, security, or safety protocol to protect members, especially femmes. If your personal safety matters to you at all, I would strongly recommend steering clear.

We went on a Saturday and there was plenty of room for our party of 4. We all did the whipped glue…read more All items are priced individually. You pick the item you want to decorate and it comes with a specific amount of decorations and specifics the number of glue colors you can have per item. The staff was very helpful and explained everything well. They had Disney music playing. The perfect creative afternoon!

Love , love this place! We went for a birthday party! The amount of things that they have here to…read moredo , not just for kids but the adults were getting involved as well! Service was exceptional , they were friendly and eager to help the children. The selection of things you could do and craft were a good variety. The kids had a blast! We will definitely be back soon!

First of all, I would like to say how rare a place like this is. I have lived in Los Angeles for…read moreabout 5 years now and finding somewhere to work on your projects is a near impossible task in my experience. Space is extremely limited and organization can be frustrating, but I haven't found another place like this. There are tons of machines; but it's a DIY shop, so the member needs to be familiar with the equipment they are using. If you choose the membership route, I would recommend budgeting time (at least 30 minutes) to cleaning up before/ after your project. Bill (owner) is an excellent resource and always makes time to answer questions, even when he is not at the shop. I highly recommend taking one of his welding classes, or becoming a member and finishing that project your SO has been bugging you about!

I took the welding class and I have to say Bill Needham is a phenomenal teacher. I had zero…read moreexperience in welding, and he gave me the confidence to learn with his patience and experience.

Pretty fun I did a year and was very fun and a very great learning experience great time.read more

Hi, I called to inquire about the summer program, and when I was told it was $900 a week, my jaw…read morehonestly dropped. That pricing makes the program completely out of reach for many middle-class families. At nearly $4,000 a month, especially in Orange County where families are already struggling just to cover rent and basic expenses, it feels pretty outrageous. I really hope your team reconsiders the cost of the program or offers more affordable options for working families. Programs like this should be accessible to more kids, not just families with extremely high incomes.

I'm obsessed and my kids are even more obsessed!! They wait for this class. Get messy, get…read morecreative, build, use your hands, use your imagination. I mean, what else can you ask for? Sherry is the sweetest teacher and my kids love her.

Where do I even start. If I could give this place a zero I would. I found this place on yelp and…read moresigned my daughter up. When I arrived I noticed it was in a private residence and felt uncomfortable with the idea. The outside didn't look clean at all. I called to try to cancel but the lady who picked up was extremely rude on the phone. They have a zero policy for returns and their prices are as if they were paying for a commercial property. I took my kids elsewhere. I felt disrespected and ripped off to be honest. They kept all my money and my daughter didn't attend one class. What morals they show.