A very welcoming makerspace, with good access to various equipment and knowledgeable…read moremembers/volunteers.

Ace is a wonderful space full of workshops and different creative machines. They host many…read morecommunity events and remain accessible to everyone via volunteer program. I've personally learned how to 3D print and I plan on going to one of their many classes and social nights!

I had an amazing time. I went to the hatch workshop to see local musical artists perform. The band…read morewas out of pocket & special guest. The vibe was great. The environment was safe. The price was reasonable. I would recommend going & supporting or local artists.

First of all this place is unlike any other. The space is welcoming, modern, and so unique. There's…read morenothing like it in sacramento and I love the diversity of the vendors that share the space. You can get your hair done, shop for clothes, take a sewing class, and even get your photo taken by mark who's such a great photographer. He did my mother, daughter photo shoot and I'm booking him for my lash studio as well. Stella runs the Pomegrante boutique and i believe her name is Rachel runs the purpose I love how comfy all the clothes are. If you're looking for a place to support locally this is your spot!!

One of the women who works here has a very pushy and obnoxious selling technique. I immediately…read morefelt too anxious and uncomfortable to continue browsing. The placement of products is very cluttered and overwhelming, such as overpacked tables and one too many racks full to the brim of nearly identical items. In general the set up the store is odd: a visible microwave, food, glassware, utensils, etc. are on the shopping floor. Employees were making food and drinking which cheapened the shopping experience for me. Overall, the vibes were not it.

As someone who yearns to meet cool people doing cool things, this place is heaven…read more A musician who is fascinated by binaural sounds... A tech support worker who wants to build a filesharing server within Minecraft... An online business owner who writes health blogs and has built an online calorie counter... These are just SOME of the amazing and interesting people of noisebridge. As someone who has generally considered myself to be an outside thinker, noisebridge has been an absolute gift of a community for people like me for meeting others.

I moved from Seattle to the bay just to have a community like this to enjoy. The place is just what…read moreI needed. Much thanks to all the volunteers and donators who keep places like this active.

The best part about the Forge is the community of member artists who ply their crafts in this…read morespace. Virtually everyone I met during the 2+ years I was a member was encouraging and supportive of creative work and process. The Forge also has basic equipment for a very wide range of creative expression. The equipment capacities are designed for entry-level folks. If you want to learn welding, or glass blowing or industrial sewing, this is a great place. Sadly, if you want to grow your skills, this may not be the right place. One of the owners manages what you can and cannot do in the making space. He treats this as his private home with cool toys to which you as a member have been granted admission by your monthly payment. If he doesn't like or want you to play with his toys, you are SOL. Longtime "studio guides" implement the owner's wishes, regardless of what is in the best interest of members. That owner refused to give me access to a fairly simple piece of equipment for over a year. The rationale provided over the course of a year and more never held water. During that time I paid over $1000 in membership fees without ever being granted approval to use the specific equipment, despite the fact that other people had regular access to it. I was not treated as a client, I was treated as a supplicant..and I found that untenable. This is not a "professionally managed space" and you would be happier elsewhere as the owner described it to me in an email when I was "invited to leave." You will be happy if the current provisions meet your needs. If you need any upgrades, fixes, adaptations...forget it. This place is managed on such a tiny margin that there is zero room for improvement.

I'm delighted to say The Curious Forge has become a significant part of my life where I love to go…read moreto make stuff while enjoying the company of bright, thoughtful, creative people. There are endless opportunities to learn the particulars of how to make absolutely anything! Area guides have world-class skills they enthusiastically share. Members seem to be of the same helpful mindset. The two founders are 100% present for brainstorming, feedback as well as being able to accept kudos and hugs. Every time I'm there it's a different experience. Sometimes I'm the only one sawing metal for a piece of jewelry I've dreamed up. Other times I'm in a class with several others who might be honing a skill or learning something entirely new. A weekly text lists what is happening each day that week and a newsletter comes out with exciting upcoming events to attend, volunteer with, or help create. This is a community like none other! Someone can be on their way to the metal fabrication area and stop to see what another person is making in the clay, fiber arts, or any of the 15 other studios. It is fertile ground for cross-pollination of ideas, creativity, support and friendship. We are so lucky to have this resource close to home! I hope you come check it out.

I can't say enough good things about Fresno Ideaworks. From the moment I walked in, everyone was…read morefriendly, welcoming, and excited to share their knowledge. I've taken classes in stained glass and woodworking, and both were informative, inspiring, and fun. Becoming a member has been one of the best decisions -- it's such a positive and creative community to be part of.

This is a must stop on the art hop. It is not a traditional gallery but more of a Community center…read more I was greeted by the president, Scott on my way in and it was nice enough to introduce himself. The concept he explained to me is the following. Think of it as a gym membership but for art. You pay a monthly fee, come up with what you want to learn and bring your materials. There are great teachers to guide you and certify you at just about anything. They have a glass blowing, clay, woodwork and even a 3D printer. It was impressive that everyone we met there somehow chips in to help with the training of your art production of choice and once you are certified, you are able to use the machines with minimal supervision. A stellar idea and my wife will be checking out their classes soon

Every member, faculty and staff here is nice, except for one terrible staff, Jay. I used the…read moreprinter once, and he thought I was wasting ink (Although this rule is not written in the lease, agreement, contract, or posted notice) so kicked me out. my course certificate (which I spent $100 just to qualify for 3D printing) here became worthless. After I was kicked out, they refused to refund my membership fee and locker fee, but continued to charge me monthly rent and locker fees until I updated my credit card. And they refused to accept all of my emails, even though they were very important to me.

Tried to take a tour of this place with my husband and kids, only for the receptionist/front desk…read morelady tell us that there's no kids allowed inside. If that was the case, then why put this on your website in your FAQs?? My oldest is 13 so it should be ok for him to look around. Though with my youngest being 7 and will be supervised by me, she's still not able to get in as well? Either word your policy better or put it under the tours question that no kids aren't allowed. Wasted our time there.