“A makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore, and discover using a variety of tools and materials….Makers are artists, crafters, knitters, seamstresses, builders, programmers, engineers, hackers, painters, woodworkers, tinkerers, inventors, bakers, graphic designers and more.”

~ Diana Rendina, Renovated Learning

“To define a school makerspace by its purpose and simplest of terms, it is a place where young people have an opportunity to explore their own interests; learn to use tools and materials, both physical and virtual; and develop creative projects. A makerspace is a metaphor for a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all."

~ Laura Flemming, Worlds of Making

“What do you do in a makerspace? The simple answer is you make things. Things that you are curious about. Things that spring from your imagination… that inspire you and things that you admire. The informal, playful atmosphere allows learning to unfold, rather than conform to a rigid agenda. Making, rather than consuming is the focus. It is craft, engineering, technology and wonder-driven.”

~ Barbara Carey, Thinkers and Tinkerers