Maker Consultants

Flexible, tailored services from makers who’ve done it before.

Our members are glad to spend a few minutes helping to solve problems, but sometimes they are too complex for a quick answer. 

Maker Consultants are a flexible resource to help you overcome specific obstacles with your projects. These consultants are available at an hourly rate to cover anything they are knowledgeable in. They can help by:

  • Describing in detail about how to perform particular equipment operations
  • Walking through how to operate a piece of equipment
  • Providing design consulting
  • Offering prototyping and manufacturing services
Submit Your Request

How It Works

  • Individuals looking for expert advice on a project should submit a consultation request, detailing the issue.
  • COG staff will then review your request and match you with a consultant who has experience in the appropriate field.
  • We will provide you with a detailed estimate of the pricing and services to be provided based on your request form and the recommendations of the consultant. Please allow 3-5 days after request submission for your estimate to be delivered.
  • If you accept the terms of the estimate, TVCOG will send an invoice via email. Once payment is received, you will be connected directly to the consultant for scheduling purposes.

Pricing

You will be quoted an hourly rate anywhere ranging from $40/hour to $120/hour. We work with a variety of instructors and consultants, each with their own rate. Requests needing more specialized knowledge will cost more.

The Fine Print

  • There are no refunds or cancellations after payment has been submitted; rescheduling must be negotiated with the consultant.
  • Detailed service estimates are provided after The COG staff review within 3-5 business days of submission, but Staff reserves the right to bill for additional hours should the consulting session extend beyond the estimated limit.
  • Scheduling varies depending on consultant’s availability. Consultations may take place anywhere up to a month after your invoice is paid.
  • Services are to be rendered at Tech Valley Center of Gravity.
  • The COG reserves the right to recommend other services (classes, workshops etc.) should they feel that the consultant program is not the right fit. The COG also reserves the right of refusal, should any request be deemed ineligible for recommendation.