Open M-F, Fall 2026 Semester from 11am-8pm
MIX Handmade Marketplace Nov 17th 12-6pm Horizon Hall Atrium
Open M-F, Fall 2026 Semester from 11am-8pm MIX Handmade Marketplace Nov 17th 12-6pm Horizon Hall Atrium
Mason Innovation Exchange
Create. Innovate. Collaborate
The MIX is a makerspace, media lab, and entrepreneurship incubator, open to all Mason students, faculty, or staff members.
As the central hub for innovation, exploration, and creativity at George Mason University, we offer everything from workshops to short courses. Find what you need to kickstart your interdisciplinary goals today. We are located in Horizon Hall 1408.
Come explore our various spaces and offerings!
Fall 2026 Hours: 11am-8pm, M-F
3 spaces to create, innovate, and collaborate
A Makerspace providing tools for making, including 3D printers, laser cutters, a metalworking studio, and more.
A Media Lab providing a green screen, studio lighting, VR headsets, Mac desktops, and a podcast booth.
An Incubator providing entrepreneurship training and support for your innovative ideas.
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Discover Creativity at the Fall 2026 MIX Handmade Marketplace!
Shop Local. Support Student Makers. Celebrate Creativity.
Join us on Tuesday, November 17, from 12:00–6:00 PM in the Horizon Hall Atrium for the Fall 2026 MIX Handmade Marketplace! This vibrant gathering celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit of George Mason University's talented student artists, designers, and makers.
Explore an exciting selection of handmade goods, including original artwork, prints, jewelry, crochet creations, clothing, accessories, stickers, and unique gifts. Each vendor brings a distinctive creative vision, offering visitors an opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind items while directly supporting Mason's emerging artists and entrepreneurs.
Whether you're searching for holiday gifts, exploring student creativity, or simply enjoying the energy of Mason's maker community, the MIX Handmade Marketplace is a wonderful opportunity to connect, shop, and celebrate innovation through creative expression.
Free and open to the Mason community. Come discover what our makers have created!
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Short Courses:
The Fall ‘26 MIX Badge Micro-credential short-course offerings are underway. They include the following:
* Unmanned Aerial Systems Prototyping (Drones)
* Lighter-than-air Mechatronics Prototyping (Blimps)
* Innovators Launchpad (Entrepreneurship)
* Robotics and Sensor Systems Prototyping(Robotics)
Locker Registration Form
Explore Student & Faculty Projects
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3D Printing - Prototype
Our 3D Printer created these cases to help track bats and other wildlife. We printed cases for a Biology Research Project to protect electronic listening devices that needed waterproof enclosures.
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Utilize Virtual Reality
VR can be used to virtually travel to far away places, create all new environments, or learn in an immersive experience.
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Laser Cutting - 2D Fabrication
Laser Cutting and engraving can be used to cut precise shapes and to engrave a variety of materials. Consider using it for a range of applications from package design, printmaking, prototyping, and more.
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Soldering Project
We offer tools to work on electronics projects, from Arduino and Raspberry Pi microcontrollers, to electronics parts, soldering irons and other tools.
