High Five Community Makerspace 2025

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Take Your Media-Making Skills to the Next Level! Join us for the Community Makerspace events at High Five Access Media.

Every first and third Friday at 5 p.m., except holidays, we host free a community makerspace for all to create, share, and connect with others. We’ll provide activities such as games, crafts, and quick photo/video projects to help you build your skills and befriend awesome, creative people in the Vail Valley. Free snacks and soft drinks!

Every second and fourth Tuesday at 10 a.m., we host drop-in studio time for you to get your work done. You can practice using our professional equipment before you make a checkout reservation, or get 1-on-1 instruction and critique with our experienced staff.

Why Join our Community Makerspace?

Skill Building: Gain personalized mentorship from staff.

Social Connection: Find your community of fellow creators.

Free Equipment Access: Reserve gear for your own projects.

Showcase Your Work: Submit your videos to grow your audience on High Five's platforms.

For more information, email Brett Ferarro at brett@highfivemedia.org. No prior registration is necessary to attend. Community Makerspaces are a safe space for all ages and experience levels.

Upcoming Dates

Fridays, 5-9 p.m.

June 20
Celebrating the Solstice Golden Hour @ Nottingham Park
Celebrate the Solstice with photography in the park.  Experience the longest golden hour of the year through a macro and a wide-angle lens – perfect for capturing both intimate closeups and dramatic landscapes. And most importantly, soak up the wonderful alpine glow as the sun starts to dip below the horizon. All materials and picnic food provided.

August 1
August 18
September 5
September 19
October 3
October 17
November 7
November 21
December 5

Tuesdays, 10-2 a.m.
May 20
June 3
June 17
July 1
July 29
August 12
August 26
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
December 16

New to High Five? Membership is open to all Eagle County residents and employees:

  • Free for Vail and Avon residents.
  • $25 for other Eagle County residents.
  • $40 for a family of four.
  • $50 for local nonprofits.

Membership also gives you access to hands-on video production workshops designed for beginners and experienced creators alike. To sign up for membership or workshops, visit highfivemedia.org/get-involved.

Make 2024-2025 the year you tell your story and share it with the world!

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