Beginning on Sunday March 22 at 4 pm, we will temporarily be furloughing* our staff at least until March 31. Realistically, it may be longer than that, though we're committed to re-opening as soon as we can. We're sorry, but this means during the next few weeks we will be closed to the public and so won't be able to serve our regular and Pro members since we won't have any staff on duty. We also won't be able to run classes at this time. It is also possible in the near future that the State of Michigan may impose restrictions that would further affect the operations of non-essential businesses like ours.

At this time, licensees will continue to have access to their space, and All-Hours members will be able to use the shop subject to the additional conditions below.

If you are a regular or Pro member, email us if you find you need access to your stored items and we'll set up a time for you to get them. (You can try calling the shop at 734-222-4911 to see if one of us is already here.) You can also email us with any questions at membership@maker-works.com

We will of course extend the membership of everyone affected, and will not be automatically renewing regular or Pro memberships.

As a small business that will be struggling like many of our local businesses at this time, we deeply appreciate your support of Maker Works. We'd like to continue to serve you for many years to come, and we're hoping the furlough will help us get through this time financially.

If you have a project that just can't wait, we would be happy to connect you with staff who may have the ability to fabricate items for you, or can come in to specifically work with you in the shop (even if you are not All-Hours). These arrangements will be between you and the staff person. Email us.

As things change--and they will--we'll keep you updated. Needless to say, we look forward to having everyone back in the shop as soon as possible. If you are an All-Hours member or licensee, please be thinking ahead to possible directives from state and local governments that may place further restrictions on your use of the shop, and be prepared.

Thanks!

Tom & Dale and the staff of Maker Works

*Furlough means that while we can't employ them right now, we want to bring the staff all back as soon as we can. You know our staff, and what a great job they do.