This idea of a collaborative studio space for creative endeavors has caught hold in education,
where the informal combination of lab, shop, and conference
room form a compelling argument for learning through hands-on
exploration

Makerspaces are often open for informal, unscheduled activity; in some cases, an organization will host scheduled
classes in a makerspace. These classes are generally not for
credit and focus on a single skill, such as coding, soldering, or
woodcarving

Places for technological experimentation, hardware development, and idea prototyping

The makerspace emerged initially as a powerful learning force in the nonacademic community.

Members see sharing and learning skills as a key purpose of their makerspace

Makerspaces are zones of self-directed learning.

Their
hands-on character, coupled with the tools and raw materials that support invention, provide the ultimate workshop for
the tinkerer and the perfect educational space for individuals who
learn best by doing

Space in learning facilities is often at a premium,
and cost is a consideration in setting up an area for making.

Some of these machines can be dangerous, too, raising liability issues.

As education assessment evolves, the project work done in makerspaces may one day be accepted and reviewed for college credit in lieu
of more conventional coursework.

Makerspaces allow students to take control of their own learning as
they take ownership of projects they have not just designed
but defined

The makerspace gives room and materials for physical learning. Because these spaces can easily be cross-disciplinary, students in many fields can use them, often finding technical help
for work, they are undertaking in their areas.