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The Rivet at Discovery Space is a place to make things. Digital things. 3D things. Wooden things. Anything.
Our Fall Class Drop lands September 14th!
After a busy summer of camps, outreach, and our annual August reset, we’re building out a fresh roster of classes, with opportunities to learn new skills, try something you’ve always wanted to try, and get making this fall.
Want first dibs? 👀 Join our newsletter list to be the FIRST to get the class links when registration opens.
All you need are closed-toe shoes and an open mind!
Become A Member
Use our workshop and access tools to build your business or personal projects.
Location & Hours
1224 N Atherton St
State College, PA
(814) 234-0200 ex. 224
August Closure: To support our summer camps and complete our annual workshop reset, The Rivet will be closed August 3–31, with regular hours resuming September 1. View our Policies Page for more information.The Workshop is CLOSED for Summer Camps and our annual reset from
Thursday 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Maker+ Members may also reserve equipment Mon-Wed.
Sign Up For a Class
Take a class and have one of our skilled experts teach you how you how to make anything.
Book A Private Class
Learn something new and make something amazing, side by side with friends, family, or colleagues. Flexible scheduling.
Use The Workshop
From wood shop tools to 3D-printers and embroidery machines to pottery wheels, we have the tools you need.
Attend An Event
Where making meets mingling. Monthly maker meet-ups, Winter Market, Maker Faire Happy Valley.
What’s going on at The Rivet?
Calling All Makers
Apply today to showcase your expertise and projects at Maker Faire Happy Valley
Apply today to vend at Winter Market 2026! Maker Booth, Vendor Booth, or Food Truck
About
The Rivet is a makerspace, made just for you.
A 5,000 square foot community workshop, The Rivet was named to reflect our intention to connect materials, people, ideas, and the means for anyone to Make Anything. Think of it as Discovery Space’s very cool older sibling.
Community members can take advantage of open workshop hours and classes that teach technical skills, critical thinking, and iterative learning. Experimenting with machinery at The Rivet is not dependent on a two-year degree, tuition, or industry experience. We create accessibility by taking modern manufacturing and putting it into an informal learning environment.
Youth Programming
The Rivet at Discovery Space provides classes for youth ages 8-14.
Discovery Space
The Discovery Space Science Center has many more opportunities, including summer camps for kids of all ages.