Our Makerspace is
Moving to Fairfax City
Nova Labs is celebrating 10 years of making by becoming first time home buyers! In early 2022, our wonderful community of makers will be opening the doors at 3850 Jermantown Road to welcome in our new neighbors.
Be the first to know about the big move by signing up for monthly progress updates!
Why is a makerspace in your neighborhood exciting?
SPACE TO
CREATE
As a makerspace, we offer access to equipment through membership that would otherwise be cost prohibitive, or take up too much space at home. The benefits of joining our community of makers, though, goes well beyond the sum of all our tools.
CLASSES THAT
EDUCATE
Leveraging the equipment and expertise found within our maker community, we offer youth and adult classes in STEM, project classes, tool safety and more. Most classes do not require membership.
COMMUNITY THAT
INNOVATES
Community and collaboration are at the core of our culture. We support tinkers and hobbyists, as well as professional makers, artists and entrepreneurs. That shared knowledge makes Nova Labs a breeding ground for innovation and exploration.
What kind of tools are we bringing with us?
Woodworking
Tools for your next DIY project, or to develop your woodworking skills.
Blacksmithing
Our solid blacksmithing setup is about to expand into greatness with the move!
3D Printing
We've got lots of printers, including SLA and a Form3, and a printer build group!
Laser Cutting
You can do a lot of things with a laser cutter! We have two, with up to a 4x4' bed.
Sewing & Embroidery
Including sergers, an industrial machine, and embroidery software.
CNC
From the CNC router, to precision machining and plasma cutting.
Metalworking
Full fabrication shop, including welding, a CNC plasma cutter, and more.
Arts & Crafts
Textiles, Silhouette and Cameo machines, mat cutting, leather working.
Jewelry Making
Everything you need for silversmithing, including soldering and finishing.
Can't wait until March 2022?
Take a tour of our space in Reston to get an idea of what's coming your way!
Want to help?
This move is going to be a huge undertaking for our entire community. If you would like to lend a hand, use the form at the top of the page to sign up for email updates and we will share more information as we have it. If you have the means to contribute to moving and build-out expenses, please consider making a donation to the 3.0 Capital Campaign.