Makerspaces in Southern Virginia
Across Southern Virginia, makerspaces are opening doors for entrepreneurs, students, and creators to turn ideas into real products. Whether you’re sketching your first concept or refining a prototype, these spaces give you access to tools, technology, and people who can help you move forward.
What is a makerspace?
A makerspace is a community-driven workspace equipped with tools and resources for hands-on creation.
That can include:
- High-tech tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and robotics
- Low-tech tools like sewing machines, hand tools, and craft equipment
- Shared space to design, test, and build
- Access to guidance, training, and a community of makers
Makerspaces are designed to lower barriers, making it easier for anyone to explore, create, and innovate.
Find Makerspaces in Southern Virginia
SEED Innovation Hub (Farmville, VA)
The SEED Innovation Hub is a community makerspace in Farmville, Virginia founded by Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College. SEED provides tools, training, and support for makers and entrepreneurs exploring product development.
SEED Innovation Hub
Coworking & Makerspace in Farmville, VA
SOVA Fab Lab – Coming Fall 2026 (South Boston, VA)
The SOVA Fab Lab (short for Fabrication Library) will be a community makerspace located at the SOVA Innovation Hub campus. The SOVA Fab Lab will provide advanced tools, training, and programming to support entrepreneurs, students, and workforce development across the region.
SOVA Fab Lab
Coming Fall 2026 - Makerspace in South Boston, VA
ProductWorks @ SVHEC (South Boston, VA)
ProductWorks @ SVHEC is a division of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center. ProductWorks is full-service product design and development resource. From concept planning and prototyping to manufacturing, ProductWorks supports entrepreneurs through every stage of building a physical product.
Product Works @ Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
P&HCC Thomas P. Dalton IDEA Center & Fab Lab (Martinsville, VA) and Mini-Fab Lab (Stuart, VA)
The Thomas P. Dalton IDEA Center at Patrick & Henry Community College includes a Fab Lab with advanced fabrication tools, training, and support for product development. P&HCC also operates a mini-Fab Lab in Stuart (Patrick County, VA).
Patrick & Henry Community College
Creativity Lab at the Danville Science Center (Danville, VA)
The Creativity Lab is a mini-makerspace inside the Danville Science Center, open to the community and geared towards students ages 8-13. A great entry point for hands-on creativity, experimentation, and STEM learning.
Creativity Lab at the Danville Science Center
Spark Innovation Center (Alta Vista, VA)
The Spark Innovation Center is coworking space with a makerspace inside, offering access to tools, technology, and programming that supports entrepreneurs, students, and creatives working on new ideas and products.
Spark Innovation Center
Coworking Space & Makerspace in Alta Vista, VA
Vector Space (Lynchburg, VA)
Vector Space is a community-driven makerspace focused on hands-on learning, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Members have access to tools, equipment, and a supportive environment for building and experimenting.
Vector Space
Makerspace in Lynchburg, VA