1) Create a Neon account
Neon is a cloud-based system that we use to manage memberships, classes and lots more. If you haven’t already created a Neon account, get started here.
Orientation and Facility Tour
Learn more about Majik Faktory and see the shop with no obligation to join! We’ll give some background on Majik – things like shop etiquette, communication channels, how to schedule shop time, etc. – followed by a tour around the entire makerspace. Attending an orientation session is required before gaining facility access.
Orientation + Tour sessions happen several days a week. A complete schedule of sessions is available on our Classes page under the “Orientation” category.
2) Sign Agreement and Buy Membership
Sign our membership agreement and liability waiver here.
Purchase your Majik Faktory membership here
Login to Neon and select “Purchase/Edit Membership.” You may wish to wait until you have completed step 4 before you purchase your membership.
Join our forum.
Forum is our online forum and our primary mode of communicating with members. Just click the “Sign Up” link in the top right corner.
NOTE: Please use the same email address for your Neon account, signing waivers, joining Forum and Schedule. We synchronize these various platforms using your email address.
3) Building-Access Account
You will receive an email invitation to create an account after attending an orientation, signing the waiver, and purchasing a membership. It can take up to a day to receive this email after completing all requirements. If it has been longer than 24 hours and you are sure you have completed all three requirements, send us an email at majik.membership@nfrinstitute.org.
Schedule
Create a Schedule account using the link that you will receive in your membership confirmation email. Schedule is our online scheduling app. You must schedule all shop/machine time in Schedule.
NOTE: Please use the same email address for your Neon account, signing waivers, joining Forum and Schedule. We synchronize these various platforms using your email address.
4) Take the required intro classes
Majik Faktory has two general shop safety classes: Woodshop Safetyand Metal Shop Safety. These safety classes are required before using any equipment in the woodshop or metal shop, respectively, regardless of experience. A list of all upcoming safety classes can be found here.
In addition to the general shop safety classes, most equipment at Majik have a required intro class you must take before gaining equipment access. You can find our current class schedule here.
Start making!
Welcome to Majik Faktory! We’re so excited to have you as a member!
If you ever have questions about the shop, don’t hesitate to post in our forum. We have a very active and helpful community online that is eager to help each other find solutions.