Meet Alex Rennie, a talented costume maker and member of Nova Labs Makerspace in Fairfax, Virginia. From intricate armor to larger-than-life characters, Alex brings his favorite video game characters to life through cosplay, combining sewing, sculpting, painting, digital fabrication, and creative problem-solving. Discover how he developed his skills, tackles ambitious costume projects, and uses the tools and community at Nova Labs to turn his imagination into reality.

Woodworking Boot Camp helps Nova Labs members move beyond tool sign offs and gain the skills and confidence to tackle woodworking projects independently.

New collaboration connects entrepreneurs, makers, and future technology talent through hands-on innovation and workforce development. Fairfax, Virginia – Nova Labs, Northern Virginia's nonprofit makerspace dedicated to hands-on learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship, today announced a strategic collaboration with SEED Technologies LLC through the launch of its new Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program. The initiative is designed to strengthen the region's innovation eco

When the Town of Vienna Youth Players needed a custom cityscape backdrop for their summer production of Guys & Dolls, Nova Labs members and volunteers stepped up. Using Big Blue, our large-format CNC router, the team transformed twelve sheets of plywood into a glowing Broadway-inspired skyline.

Our first week of Summer Camp is in the books! From 3D printing and laser cutting to resin art, soldering, and cardboard engineering, campers explored the Nova Labs makerspace while creating projects that showcased their creativity and new skills.