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Protospace is a Calgary's Makerspace. We make space for people to make things. Legally we are Calgary Protospace Ltd. a not-for-profit corporation registered in the province of Alberta. Protospace is owned and operated by its members as a co-operative.
Protospace is a Calgary's Makerspace. We make space for people to make things. Legally we are Calgary Protospace Ltd. a not-for-profit corporation registered in the province of Alberta. Protospace is owned and operated by its members as a co-operative.


Physically, Protospace is a 3100 square foot industrial facility. Our facility has electronics, woodworking, metalworking, welding, drafting, lasercutting and automotive workshop areas. There is also a lounge and conference room for meetings and events, a small arcade, a snack room and storage rooms for members' projects.
Physically, Protospace is a 6500 square foot industrial facility. Our facility has electronics, 3D printing, woodworking, metalworking, welding, drafting, laser cutting and automotive workshop areas. There is also a lounge and conference room for meetings and events, a small arcade, a snack room and storage rooms for members' projects.


==Why become a member?==
==Why become a member?==


* Do you wish you had a workshop, but have no space, funds, or time to build one?
* Do you wish you had a workshop, but have no space, funds, or time to build one?
* Do you wish you could use tools during hours unfriendly to children, roommates, spouses, or neighbors?
* Do you wish you could use tools during hours unfriendly to children, roommates, spouses, or neighbours?
* Do you live in an apartment, condo, or dorm without room to work on projects?
* Do you live in an apartment, condo, or dorm without room to work on projects?
* Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for an accessible prototyping facility to get your business off the ground?
* Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for an accessible prototyping facility to get your business off the ground?
* Are you looking for people to mentor and pass your skills onto?
* Are you looking for people to mentor and pass your skills onto?
* Are you an artist or maker looking to collaborate with others of many different skillsets?
* Are you an artist or maker looking to collaborate with others of many different skill sets?
* Do you fancy yourself a friendly mad scientist looking for people who might appreciate and be supportive of your crazy tinkering?
* Do you fancy yourself a friendly mad scientist looking for people who might appreciate and be supportive of your crazy tinkering?