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 used to work and use the Tech Shop in Redwood City before it closed down. Though that place was…read moregreat for access to a wide variety of machines to create, alas, it is now closed forever! HUMANMADE has recreated the same concept as TechShop, but it's MUCH cleaner, organized and with even better machines. On top of that, it's in San Francisco! Other maker spaces I've been to are good at what they offer, but HumanMade is definitely in a league by itself. Everything is so new, clean, and well-maintained. The staff and volunteers are great for scheduling, advice, and people in general. For the monthly cost, it's less expensive than buying your own machines, then storing and maintaining them. Classes are offered to learn to use the machines which include: laser cutters, CNC, woodshop, Shopbot, industrial sewing, vinyl cutting, 3D printing, CAD programs, and a lot of other skills! I highly encourage creatives to check this place out.

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.

My co-founder signed our small business up for a business accelerator run by the Dojo. I was a bit…read moreskeptical, but I ended up really enjoying the experience. The accelerator had a wonderful sense of camaraderie and was a supportive environment in which to learn business essentials, and to learn from each other. Outside the accelerator program, the Dojo is a really friendly, grass-roots environment in which people can hang out, do work, and share ideas, and the people in charge of it are very passionate about it. (As an example of it being a friendly place, one of the regulars there impromptu-shared delicious bacon sandwiches that he had just barbequed.) I've grown very fond of it.

I like what Hacker Dojo has to offer. It's a fair coworking space with access to conference rooms.read more

Huge MakerSpace with incredible machinery, classes, excellent staff…read more Must see in person to get the scope.

This review is for a summer camp, for younger kids. I was really disappointed given the high price…read morepoint for the camp (it was more expensive than any other camp we did this whole summer). It was supposed to start at 9:30am, but they sometimes took the kids back a whole 30 minutes late. Given again how much we're paying, this makes no sense. Also was super disappointed that they would play multiple movies each day in the background while the kids were working. It's not necessary at all, and some of the movies my son described weren't appropriate. We wouldn't do this camp again.

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.

Didn't realize such a cool place existed!…read more Tucked away on the 2nd floor of a building on mission street, this place is hard to notice even if you walk by--it took me a while to find it even though I already looked up the address online. Inside, the place is filled with crazy gadgets and electronics. Mitch, the instructor for the soldering class, is crazy helpful, and the soldering class was actually really fun--I almost forgot how therapeutic soldering can be. Kind of like meditation. There was also another web design/programming class going on on the other side of the building. The class was full, and folks there seem to be enjoying themselves also. Overall, a pretty cool place to chill out and visit.

This is a very cool place for anyone interested in crafts and arts. The woodworking equipment is…read moreexceptional and state of the art. There are a variety of other art stations to meet the variety of arts and crafts interests. The staff folk are friendly and helpful. It is definitely worth checking out.

A Maker's Dream // Stellar Non-Profit Superb Community //…read moreClasses Galore Imagine making all of DIY projects that you saved on Pinterest. Or repurposing some old materials into something new. Maybe you have other purchases in mind rather than photoshop suite, a space to shoot objects, a table saw, a compressor, drills, or a welding rod. Creative tools can be expensive... why not share instead of investing in something you will use only a few times? Well, you can thank your lucky stars you stumbled across this place, and thank the Mother/Son team who built the organization along with other contributors and volunteers. Lots of love has poured into Chimera. A dream come true for anyone who wants to take on new project or learn a new skill. Walking around I couldn't help but notice creativity fills every inch of the space, a 100 year old Truck converted to battery powered by solar, a fun frisbee game welded out of bicycle tires, chains and a stand... a two seater recumbent bike (maybe a burning man creation?) awesome sculptures hanging inside. I feel fortunate to have come here with friends to work on another friend's project. We spent the day in the space working quietly and met a handful of people. Including an inventor who was volunteering at the front desk, and a web designer who helps fellow makers create an online presence and market their work. Helpful, cheerful, and excited about what this space is for the community each and every person lit up with a smile when they talked about how great Chimera is. With entry level memberships at around $10 per visit, it's affordable for even a dabbler or someone from out of town who wants to rent an airbnb and have a long weekend of tinkering. Conveniently located near downtown, the community market (also a NPO, run by VERY nice volunteers) is across the street offering locally made food, and an organic food bar. There is a CVS several doors down, and downtown has a variety of restaurants and a whole foods market too. If you're still reading, you're clearly curious... Come learn how to 3D Print, or use a laser cutting machine, weld, sew, make jewlery, and then photograph your Etsy worthy pieces and have a great time! Need photoshop or video editing? They have computer stations you can use too. Such a great spot! Come on by and say hello. I promise they're friendly. The Scene: Artsy Fun, Creatives, Inventors, Co-Working Destination Rating: 9 Date Rating: 10 Hob Nob Potential:9 Strong Suggestion: Even if you do not live close by it would be worth the drive. GREAT space, lovely town. *** Note: If you have any tools that you would like to donate, I believe they can provide a tax deduction and the community would be grateful.

Super friendly staff with an approachable and enthusiastic community. So many choices of equipment!read more

From the owner: The Product Lab a professional community of designers, inventors, fabricators, and emerging…read moremanufacturers. Get full access to our well equipped design, rapid prototyping, fabrication space, and our best-in-class independent coworking program. Our community of local designers, fabricators, and producers have complementary skills, which allows each to do more of what they do best. Tired of working in isolation in your garage or warehouse space? Want to join a growing community of local entrepreneurs and emerging companies? Need to spend part of your day at a desk, and part at a workbench? Is your team a combination of hands-on engineers and desk workers? The Product Lab is for you. The Product Lab is for you.

Really great instruction, not only are the teachers experts at what they're teaching, they're also…read moreskilled at teaching. This is different from most maker spaces, where you're lucky if someone teaching a class is either an expert or good at teaching -- most likely, they're a hobbyist who's just put a little more time into it than you and isn't particularly good at teaching. Some instructors who are excellent (non-exhaustive list): Eric Blanpied for Wood and Metal, Mark Metz for Blacksmithing, David Weisbach for TIG Welding, and the Machining instructors (anonymous because they work at companies that don't want them on social media). The Crucible is one of the highlights of the bay area, worth visiting for a weekend day-long class as a tourist or for the weekly classes if you live in the area.

A very cool place to see many artists at once. I enjoyed speaking to the various artist about their…read moreclasses offered.

Wow this space is awesome! Kickwheel has a huge ceramics studio with classes and workshops. Roots &…read moreBlooms has floral arrangements and self care products, there are fine art painters and sculptors, North Bay Creations does wood working and has cute home decor, Harmony Farm & Gardens has a huuuge outdoor area with plants (indoor and outdoor) and gardening/farm supplies, FEED Sonoma hosts a weekly CSA bin pick up and Retrograde Coffee Roasters does all their coffee roasting here. There are three different areas you can peruse and plenty of parking. Events are held on site periodically with live music and food too. A great gem in this area! Be sure to stop by.

From the owner: Barn5400 is a place where the community can interact with local artisans & makers. Our collective…read moregoal is to provide a space for such aspiring artisans, while giving back to the local economy, and bringing a sense of community in a new way. Here, we invite you to shop, learn, and join us at one of our events.