The Forge is a non-profit makerspace, funded by members, donations, and sponsors. It is a collaborative workshop area that provides tools for woodworking and metal fabrication. According to the sign in their window, "[t]he collaborative area can be used for everything from software development to just reading a book." They work with local entrepreneurship groups to help bridge the gap between idea and product. Thanks to The Forge, there are three new businesses, an internship, four new jobs and a patent (pending).*
Located at 115 West Lewis Street, they call themselves a Makerspace and a Hackerspace. Members have 24/7 access; so, those of you who don't sleep well, always know you have a place to go to nurture creative genius, even if it is 2:00 am! They even have a patio and a conference room. Membership is $45 a month. They have been open since July 2014. Previous events have included a build-your-own-guitar workshop; a presentation on the history of art and technology; and a 3-D printing workshop. It sort of seems like a giant playground for adults where great things happen through collaboration and trial and error!
Today is ABC Wednesday and, for our 2015 ABC local series, F is for FORGE!
*Reference and more information, here.
Interesting & useful place :)
Posted by: Anita | Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 07:13 AM
I bet I could find something to keep myself occupied here.
Posted by: Birdman | Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 09:03 AM
That sounds like a good idea!
Posted by: William Kendall | Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 05:21 PM
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Posted by: William Kendall | Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 05:24 PM
I approve!
ROG, ABCW
Posted by: Roger Green | Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 08:03 PM
Sounds like a great place. I like the idea of nurturing creativity. :)
Posted by: Halcyon | Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 03:19 AM
Brilliant concept and a great help to the innovative amongst members of the community.
My husband could easily get lost in there!
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCw team.
Posted by: Diane Westwell | Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 03:40 AM
Good to know such places also exist.
Posted by: Twinkle Parekh | Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 04:46 AM