Truckee Roundhouse Community Makerspace

ABOUT

Truckee Roundhouse is a nonprofit makerspace located at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport. In our 4,680 sq. ft. space, we offer five fully equipped shops—Wood, Metal, Textiles, Ceramics, and Technology—with high-quality tools including a CNC laser cutter, plasma cutter, router, and 3D printers. We achieve our mission by providing accessible resources—tools, teachers, and programs—in a collaborative environment. As a community-run, community-benefiting organization, we enrich lives through professional and recreational education programs for adults and youth.

Since opening in 2016, we’ve brought the community together and made a positive impact on education, youth development, and the arts. Our vision is to empower people to explore their creative potential and build a more connected, inspired, and vibrant world.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Community members engage with us in four ways:

• Memberships for independent making and collaboration
• Public classes and workshops for skill-building and creative exploration
• Education and Community Enrichment Programs (ECEP) with schools and nonprofits
• Community events like our free bi-annual Fix-It Events, LGBTQIA+ workshops, Senior Art Workshops, and our annual Maker Show
  
  

WHO WE SERVE

Serving Truckee, North Tahoe, Incline Village, and parts of Reno and South Lake Tahoe, the Roundhouse is the only facility of its kind in the region. 

In a rural area with limited creative, educational, and vocational resources, the Roundhouse functions as a makerspace, a wellness initiative, a vocational incubator, and a creative sanctuary.

In 2024, we recorded 8,542 member and class visits, served 550 students through partnerships (one-third from underserved families), and hosted community events that reached thousands, including 2,200 attendees at this year’s Maker Show. Our members range in age from 8 to 82—retirees, entrepreneurs, artists, students, and families. We exist for EVERY member of our community and work to include individuals and groups from all sectors in our outreach.

YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS:

Education and Community Enrichment Programs 

We provide high-quality tools and instruction so youth and community groups can learn new skills, work safely, and experience the joy of making something with their own hands. Mentors guide students through project design, problem-solving, and teamwork, helping them build confidence and real-world skills.

Expansion

The Truckee Roundhouse is bursting with creativity—and it’s time to grow! We have outgrown our current walls, with full classes, 50+ people on the ceramics waitlist, and more makers ready to learn than ever before. In 2026, we’re growing from 4,680 sq. ft. to nearly 7,000 sq. ft. This new space will double ceramics capacity, create a dedicated classroom, and make room for new offerings like jewelry making and stained glass.

Scholarships

We strive to remain an inclusive, accessible resource for our community. With the high cost of living in our region, we rely on private and grant support to keep membership rates affordable so more people can access tools, training, and creative opportunities.

Affordable Membership Rates

We strive to be an inclusive, accessible resource for all members of our community. We understand the high cost of living in our area and seek private and grant funding to keep our monthly membership rates affordable.