VBSR Get-Together at Generator

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Let's celebrate the holiday season with a VBSR Get-Together at Generator, Burlington’s nonprofit makerspace where art, science, technology, and entrepreneurship come together!

We’ll spend the evening exploring Generator’s 11,380 square feet of creative space, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and projects happening there, and connecting with fellow VBSR members over drinks, snacks, and some good old-fashioned crafting.

• Get a hands-on tour of Generator: See the makerspace in action and explore some of the incredible tools, shops, and projects under one roof.
• Meet a community of makers: Hear from the Generator team about the work happening there and how makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and curious people are using the space to bring their ideas to life.
• Grab a drink and hang out: We’ll have drinks, including a non-alcoholic option from Zero Gravity, plus music and plenty of time to connect with other VBSR members.

Come curious, come ready to make something, and come ready to meet some good people!

Parking 

Generator is located at 40 Sears Lane in Burlington’s South End. Guests are encouraged to use the Generator parking spaces near the Champlain College Miller Center, with additional overflow parking available nearby. Please enter through the north entrance facing Champlain College. Look for VBSR signage at both doors. Wheelchair access is only available from the Sears Lane entry. Learn more about parking here.

Thank you to our hosts!

Generator is Burlington’s premier makerspace — a vibrant hub where creativity, innovation, and collaboration come to life. We are a combination business incubator, artist accelerator and classroom at the intersection of art, science, entrepreneurship, and technology. Serving over 2,200 adults and youth annually, our 11,380 sq ft facility is anchored by our six technical shops: wood, metal, electronics, jewelry, sewing, and rapid prototyping.

Founded in 2014, Generator brings together artists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and curious minds under one roof to share knowledge, tools, and inspiration. We believe that when people from different backgrounds connect and create together, powerful things happen — new skills are learned, ideas are born, and businesses take root.

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Are you interested in sponsoring this event? If so, please contact Jeremy Gerber at jeremyg@vbsr.org for details.

Questions? Contact mollyr@vbsr.org.