Why Become a Member?

Do you need regular access to tools, equipment, and a space to work?

Are you capable of working in a shared space in a respectful manner and following the rules that govern that space?

Kwartzlab employs no staff, and is 100% operated by the voluntary contributions of members. Can you contribute an hour or two of time and effort monthly to help maintain our shared facilities and build our community?

Finally, as a majority of Kwartzlab’s operations are funded by membership dues, are you able to pay our monthly membership fee ($55+HST)?

If you answered “yes” to all of the above, we would love for you to join us!

To get started, come to one or two Tuesday Open Nights to view our facilities and speak to some of our members. Feel free to bring a project to show off or get advice about.

Once you decide to join, you just need to talk to a member during Tuesday Open Night. We will interview you, explain the rules and ask you to agree to them, photograph you, and post your membership application to the internal mailing list. There is a 5 day waiting period during which members can comment on your membership application. Then you will be invited to become a member. You’ll need to set up online payments for your membership dues, and pay your first month dues ($55+HST). Then we will give you a key card, and you can come in any time you want (24 hour access).