Maker Spaces are about HOMAGO (Hanging out, Messing around and Geeking out)
Use Inkscape for 2d design for laser cutter and vinyl cutter
High staff to visitor ratio (at least 1:4)
Month long innovation studio
Lessons must be structured
Discrete learning goals
Scripted workshop guides
Predictable times, materials usage and item size
Ongoing program interaction
Make career connections overt, even to the point of bringing in professionals who do the work
Make Spaces provide opportunities for donor organization employees to volunteer