Title: Homepage
Author: mfucilli
Published: August 7, 2024
Last modified: April 30, 2026

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## **We empower makers to****CONNECT, COLLABORATE, and CREATE.**

[What’s a Makerspace?](https://tvcog.net/membership/how-it-works/)

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   #### **Equipment and work areas supporting a wide array of fabrication, and the resources to learn how to use them safely. Join today!**
   
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   ### **Incubator**
   
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   #### **We’re the catalyst that allows problem solvers to commercialize hardware, deep-tech, and game development innovations.**
   
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   ### **STEAM Education**
   
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   #### **Inspiring the next generation to pursue STEAM careers, especially engineering and manufacturing in the Capital Region.**
   
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   ### **Fabrication Services **
   
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   #### **Get design consultation, prototyping, and fabrication services for your business from our in-house machinist, Alex. **
   

# **Membership provides access to the makerspace – and so much more!**

We offer several membership levels, each with different access times and benefits.
No long term commitment – your level can easily be changed at the end of a billing
period. Annual memberships are discounted!

## Weekday Maker

 * **$70/month**
 * Weekday (Mon-Fri, 8a-6p) access to building and equipment
 * Discounts on select classes
 * access to members-only events
 * Eligible for Storage rentals
 * Voting privileges

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/)

## Nights & Weekends Maker

 * **$70/month**
 * Weeknight (5:30p – 10p) and Weekend (10a – 10p) access to building and equipment
 * Discounts on select classes
 * access to members-only events
 * Eligible for Storage rentals
 * Voting privileges

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/)

## Super Maker

 * **$110/month**
 * 24/7 access to building and equipment
 * Discounts on select classes
 * Access to members-only events
 * Eligible for Storage rentals
 * Voting privileges

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/)

## Maker Family

 * **$120/month**
 * 2 adults (immediate family members) and up to 3 children under 18.
 * Same privileges as Maker
 * Each adult gets voting rights
 * Available at the “Weekday” and “Nights and Weekends” Maker levels. Access times
   determined by level.

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/)

## Super Maker Family

 * **$200/month**
 * 2 adults (immediate family members) and up to 3 children under 18
 * Same privileges as Super Maker
 * Each adult gets voting rights

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/)

## Associate

 * **$10/month & $25/day**
 * Pay-per-day access. Each Day Pass is $25, valid until midnight on the day requested.
   Passes are manually activated by Staff.
 * Discounts on select classes
 * Access to members-only events
 * No voting privileges

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/)

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## The Capital Region Makes. Together.

Access everything the region’s makerspaces have to offer! COG members receive a 
20% discount on membership at the [Electric City Barn](https://ecb.albanybarn.org/),
[Saratoga Joinery](https://www.saratogajoinery.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23715011726&gbraid=0AAAABCx8Zk-SdciHCzUc5pSdJ2D5TYUmm&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyr3OBhD0ARIsALlo-OmSsjRZPKeFybxsVzy8FBsbHdUqdRFdqGa4ySkXbCRe9YfIClfIG6saApCoEALw_wcB),
[The Innovation Center at Saratoga](https://innovationcentersaratoga.org/), plus
their first month free at [Launchbox Flexible Warehouses](https://launchbox.co/#pickYourSize).

## Learn Something New

Most classes are open to the public

[Browse Class Listings](https://tvcog.net/learn/classes/)

![Two makerspace members work on an electronics project](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-
content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_20190827_203523-1-scaled.webp)

## Take A Tour!

The best way to get to know TVCOG is to visit in person! Drop by for a tour any 
Tuesday night at 7pm, or [sign up for a tour with a volunteer](https://www.tvcog.net/tours/).

![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PXL_20240811_191024999.PORTRAIT-
edited-1-scaled.webp)

## Merch Store

A joint effort between The COG x Troy Shirt Co.

[Support the COG, buy merch](http://merch.troyshirt.co/tvcog).

## Stay Informed

Sign up for our monthly newsletter.

[Subscribe](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/newsletter-signup/)

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## Donate Today!

Your tax-deductible support ensures our community stays accessible.

[Donate](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/donate/)