Cortez Makerspace

Cortez Makerspace The Cortez Makerspace is an innovation hub that offers access to creative tools, technology, and shared workspace.

Our mission is to empower makers of all ages and skill levels to turn their ideas into reality.

07/25/2026

Brushes out, drinks poured! Paint and Sip Afternoon is back at the Makerspace. 🎨

Friday, July 31st · 1:00–8:00 PM · $40
Limited spots available!

📩 Sign up at fundamentalneeds.net/workshopsandevents
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO

07/25/2026

From concept to creation, it all starts here.

In Episode 4 of the Makerspace Tour, Tyler is taking you inside the space where ideas get designed, refined, and ready to build: the Virga Digital Design
& Fabrication Studio.

Professional software. High-speed machines. And yes, the occasional LAN party.

📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO
🌐 fundamentalneeds.net

Something exciting is brewing, literally. ☕⚡We've teamed up with WIRED Coffee Co. to bring you WIRED Workshops, a brand ...
07/24/2026

Something exciting is brewing, literally. ☕⚡

We've teamed up with WIRED Coffee Co. to bring you WIRED Workshops, a brand new series of hands-on projects, experiments, and lessons for curious minds of all ages!

Swipe to see what's coming this week...

🎯 Marble Run Engineering Challenge
Design, build, and race a gravity-powered marble track. Then make it faster.
📅 Thursday, July 30th | 10:30–11:30 AM | Ages 8+ | $5

👕 Bleach Tie-Dye Tees
Reverse-dye a plain shirt into wearable art. Bring a dark-colored cotton tee!
📅 Friday, July 31st | 10:30–11:30 AM | Ages 10+ | $5

🧪 Elephant's Toothpaste
Trigger a giant foaming eruption and learn the chemistry behind the blast. Big wow, hands-on!
📅 Saturday, August 1st | 10:30–11:30 AM | All Ages | $5

Only $5 materials fee per session. Come for one, come for all three! 🙌
Kick off your morning with a great cup of coffee and something even better: the chance to build, create, and discover something new.

📩 Sign up at fundamentalneeds.net/workshopsandevents
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO

Your ideas deserve to move. 🎬✨ Join us for 3D Animation in Blender, a hands-on class where you'll learn the basics of 3D...
07/23/2026

Your ideas deserve to move. 🎬✨

Join us for 3D Animation in Blender, a hands-on class where you'll learn the basics of 3D animation and start creating your own animated scenes from scratch! You'll get familiar with the Blender interface, learn essential animation tools, and create your own 3D animated scenes with guided, real-time instruction.

No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and a laptop if you have one. A few loaners will be available. 💻 Open to ages 13 and up. All skill levels welcome, no membership required.

This one is perfect for students, young creatives, and anyone who's ever wondered how animated worlds are built. 🌍

📅 Friday, August 1st, 2025
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO
📩 Sign up at fundamentalneeds.net/workshopsandevents

Sign up today before spots are gone!

Your piece isn't finished yet...It's time to make it shine. ✨🏺 The Ceramics Glazing Workshop is here, and if you built s...
07/22/2026

Your piece isn't finished yet...It's time to make it shine. ✨🏺

The Ceramics Glazing Workshop is here, and if you built something in our Ceramics by Hand class, it's time to come back and get it fired up in the kiln! Learn glazing techniques, color theory, firing and finishing methods, and texture and surface design.

Didn't make it to the first class? No problem! Come build something new or glaze a premade piece. All skill levels welcome, no membership required.

📅 Friday, July 31st
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO
📩 Sign up at fundamentalneeds.net/workshopsandevents

Sign up today before spots are gone!

The votes are in… well, almost. 🗳️Fundamental Needs has been nominated for Best of Montezuma, and we need YOUR help to t...
07/21/2026

The votes are in… well, almost. 🗳️

Fundamental Needs has been nominated for Best of Montezuma, and we need YOUR help to take it home! We have been nominated for two catergories, best non-profit and best new business! So head over and cast your vote for the makerspace you call home.

Every vote counts. Let's show Montezuma County what makers are made of. 💪

🔗 Vote at bestofmontezuma.com or click the link in our bio!
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO
🌐 fundamentalneeds.net

Teach something. Change someone. 💛We're looking for volunteer workshop instructors at Cortez Makerspace. Flexible schedu...
07/20/2026

Teach something. Change someone. 💛

We're looking for volunteer workshop instructors at Cortez Makerspace. Flexible schedule, any skill set welcome.

Reach out to 📩 [email protected] to get involved.

Lonnie Johnson - Vol. 02 🔭He built a robot from scrap metal at 16, designed spacecraft for NASA, and accidentally invent...
07/20/2026

Lonnie Johnson - Vol. 02 🔭

He built a robot from scrap metal at 16, designed spacecraft for NASA, and accidentally invented the best-selling water gun in history. 💦🚀

This week's Maker Monday features Lonnie Johnson: engineer, inventor, and living proof that the best ideas sometimes start with a leak in your bathroom.

Swipe to meet the man behind the Super Soaker, and find out what he's been building ever since. (Hint: it's bigger than a sq**rt gun.) ⚡



📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO
🌐 fundamentalneeds.net

Cortez has talent and it's time to celebrate it! 🎸🤠Fundamental Needs presents Made by Cortez, a live music event featuri...
07/19/2026

Cortez has talent and it's time to celebrate it! 🎸🤠

Fundamental Needs presents Made by Cortez, a live music event featuring the Camino Cowboys, cold drinks, and good people all under one roof. And every single ticket goes toward something bigger.

All proceeds support the building of Cortez's first recording studio, a space where local bands can finally record, create, and be heard. This community has the music. Now let's share it with the world.

$10 gets you in the door and moves us one step closer to making it happen. Come for the music, stay for the cause. 🙌

📅 Friday, July 31st, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ $10 per ticket
📍 209 W. Main St., Cortez, CO
📩 RSVP at fundamentalneeds.net/workshopsandevents

Cortez Makerspace
🌐 fundamentalneeds.net

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209 W Main Street
Cortez, CO
81323

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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