Give the Gift of Making with a STEAM Junction 3-Month Trial Membership. Do you know a maker or creative person who would enjoy access to tools STEAM Junction has to offer? We have a Muse Hobby Laser, multiple 3D printers, CNC machines, sewing machines, woodworking tools, electronics, vinyl cutters and more! Throughout December purchaseRead more about Give the Gift of Making![…]
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Makerspace
Unleash your creativity. Whether you benefit from an individual / family membership, or have a small business or seated membership, STEAM Junction in historic downtown Burlington, North Carolina, provides access to tools and equipment that help make ideas into reality in a supporting community. If you can think it, you can make it. The facility includes tools such as 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, sewing machines and many more. Core hours: 1–7pm (M–F) and 11am-8pm (Sat). Come visit and get a tour!
Classes & Workshops
Click above to see our current class and workshop schedule. Learn new skills, techniques, tools, and ideas. Participate in workshops like 3D printing, CNC machining, sewing, glass blowing or Friday Game Nights! The classroom (and outside patio) works for traditional lecture, collaborative and cooperative learning, and for hands-on learning. Field trip workshops are available. Ask us how to get your class or group involved.
Maker-Made Store
This is where you will find a variety of items made in the community and by makers across North Carolina. Get your maker supplies such as 3D printer filament, electronic parts, and other raw materials for making. Science kits and educational products are available for school STEM programs and makerspaces or for parents or grandparents looking for STEM activities with their child.
Launch Your Business
Use the resources of STEAM Junction to help start your own business. From engineering help and advice, to rapid prototyping and short run manufacturing. We can help by connecting you to resources from all parts of the manufacturing process (supply chain to marketing and sales).
Teach
Share what you know with others and make some extra cash. We are interested in instructors in wide variety of subject areas. Depending on the topic we can provide a curriculum or use your own. Talk to us about becoming an instructor.
Sell
Do you make something you'd like to sell? Place it in the Maker-Made store! We have the best consignment rates around. Can be anything from one-off items to small production runs, to arts and crafts and technical products. We love to promote items made in NC, especially Alamance County.
Our Team

Bennett Harris

Danny Oakley

Ilsa Spaan
Tools for your projects.
Maker News
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Oct, 23
Don’t just shop. Make for the Holiday!
Make gifts for your loved ones at STEAM Junction this holiday season by becoming a member or with one of our workshops. You can always keep up with the current classes and workshops offering here: SteamJunction.Eventbrite.com. Make Your Own Colorful Chain Maille Pendants! Thursday, December 6, 2018 7:00 – 9:00 PM In this two hour jewelryRead more about Don’t just shop. Make for the Holiday![…]
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Sep, 19
Pop-up Jewelry Making for Ladies Night Out
Celebrate Ladies Night out with a Pop-Up Earring Making Workshop Thursday, Sept 27, 2018 6:00 – 8:00pm What can be more fun than a pop-up craft project you can wear? Pop on over to STEAM Junction Makerspace between 6 – 8pm for this drop-in workshop by Erin at Split Infinity Jewelry, and try your handRead more about Pop-up Jewelry Making for Ladies Night Out[…]
Read more Pop-up Jewelry Making for Ladies Night OutAug, 18Meet the Makers Vol. 1
The makers of STEAM Junction are not your typical geeks. Made up from folks with a variety of interests and skill levels, they come together and help foster a local maker community. Watch the the pilot of the video series, Meet the Makers, and learn why Becca, Gerald, Tyler and James identify with the Maker Movement.Read more about Meet the Makers Vol. 1[…]
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May, 12
Spring / Summer Maker Events
SteamJunction.Eventbrite.com All ticketed events are available on Eventbrite. Check often to see scheduled events! Thursday June 21 Alamance Makers Guild Microcontroller Group 7 – 9 pm @ STEAM Junction Saturday, June 23 Arts Council Event – “Slice of Summer” 4 pm @ Downtown Graham, NC Thursday June 28 Alamance Makers Guild Woodworking, CNC & LaserRead more about Spring / Summer Maker Events[…]
Read more Spring / Summer Maker EventsDec, 22Special Holiday Hours
STEAM Junction will be closed so we can be with our families beginning Friday, Dec 22 and will re-open on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018. We wish you a very merry holiday season and look forward to seeing you in 2018! Please note: We will be available for members who wish to use the space during this time. PleaseRead more about Special Holiday Hours[…]
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Aug, 22
Scenes of Solar Eclipse from Burlington NC
The STEAM Junction patio was filled with a handful of gazers donned with glasses as the solar eclipse was about to begin. Burlington is not in the totality zone, so complete coverage of the moon passing over the sun was not expected. Ben Harris and his sidekick, Mr. Ben put together this little video ofRead more about Scenes of Solar Eclipse from Burlington NC[…]
Read more Scenes of Solar Eclipse from Burlington NCFeb, 12Solder an LED Heart with Your Valentine
STEAM Junction was aflutter on Saturday as it held its first Learn to Solder Workshop. Valentines Day is right around the corner so the theme was building a working/flashing LED Heart. It was led by Danny Oakley of STEAM Junction with 11 participants with extra spouses and parents who also took part. Everyone finishedRead more about Solder an LED Heart with Your Valentine[…]
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