Maker Coach

What is a Maker Coach?

A Maker Coach is a manufacturing trade professional involved in specific project assistance and skill instruction. They motivate their clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability. Qualified Maker Coaches recognize their own areas of expertise, but most have experience and general knowledge in multiple areas of Maker development. Our Maker Coaches can either be found directly on the Makerspace floor, interacting with clients or groups of clients, or be called upon when needed.

When do I need a Maker Coach?

On-duty staff will work with all members regarding best practices with machinery, but limit specific help to 5-10 mins in a session. If a client seems to need more direct help, the staff member will recommend a consultation with a Maker Coach. Every aspiring maker has a project that has vexed them, but seems unattainable. It’s one thing to walk into a makerspace, and see all the technology that could deliver the desired results. It’s another thing comprehend how to use all of those tools toward those results. Individual classes can help, but sometimes it helps more to know that there is someone right there with you every step of the way with your specific goals and needs in mind.

What does a Maker Coach Do?

Maker Coaches meet with clients before they begin working with them to gain a better understanding of the client’s goal, like a specific project or just gaining a skill. They may also give clients a tour of the makerspace and show them some of the projects they may do. At this initial meeting, the maker coach may also go over the charges for the one on one services and discuss payment plans.

Maker Coaches devise customized project plans for their clients based on their goals. These plans typically include some small task to hone specific skills, and larger ones that combine several skills. During a maker session, coaches observe their clients performing tasks to ensure they are operating machinery safely and employing good technique. Maker Coaches also give process and material suggestions when they are relevant to the client’s project plan.

A Maker Coach will meet initially with a client in a comfortable setting for a maximum of one hour, to understand the scope of what the client hopes to achieve. During this consultation, the Maker Coach will establish a schedule of sessions and payment plan accordingly.

Do I need to be a member in order to book time with a Maker Coach?

For an initial one-time consultation, no. However, this consultation will not include use of IDIYA equipment. As a member, you have access to use all of our equipment. You also will need to take the FREE Basic Safety and Use class required before using the equipment at IDIYA. In order to utilize the facility and have access to the machines and tools IDIYA provides, you must agree to IDIYA’s membership terms. So, a membership is required in order to book sessions with a Maker Coach beyond a one-time consultation. Please see Membership options.

How do I book a Maker Coach?

In order to book Maker Coach sessions below in which “Membership is required”, you must first be a member and be logged into your account online in order to successfully complete the checkout process. You will not be able to add to or view membership required sessions in your shopping cart unless you are logged in to your account and are an active, current member. Alternatively you can come to IDIYA in person and book directly with our staff. Come see us!

How much are sessions with a Maker Coach?

See below for pricing options.

• One time consultation
• $50/hr
  Membership NOT required
• 1 hour sessions
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• One-on-one Project
• $200
  Membership Required
• 3 – 2 hr sessions
• Equipment/Tool Access
• Safety and use training
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• One-on-one Project
• $300
  Membership Required
• 6 – 2 hr sessions
• Equipment/Tool Access
• Safety and use training
• Equipment training
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• Continuous Learning **BEST VALUE**
• $500
  Membership Required
• 10 – 2 hr sessions
• Equipment/Tool Access
• Safety and use training
• Equipment training
• Design software training
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• Group Consultation
• $125/hr
  Membership NOT Required
• Up to 5 clients
• $20 per additional client
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• Group Project
• $600
  Membership Required
• Up to 5 clients
• 3 – 2 hr sessions
• Equipment/Tool Access
• Safety and use training
• $100 per additional client
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• Group Project
• $800
  Membership Required
• Up to 5 clients
• 6 – 2 hr sessions
• Equipment/Tool Access
• Safety and use training
• Equipment training
• $140 per additional client
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• Group Learning **BEST VALUE**
• $1,000
  Membership Required
• Up to 5 clients
• 10 – 2 hr sessions
• Equipment/Tool Access
• Safety and use training
• Equipment training
• Design & Build training
• $180 per additional client
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