In partnership with AIGA AZ, we’re transforming our craft area into a make-shift movie theater for a special screening of GRUFF, a handmade paper short film written, directed, designed, and animated by Julian Curi. GRUFF follows a globe-trotting super spy seeking her gruff father’s approval, only to learn that love isn’t always expressed the same…
Ever wondered what goes on at Phoenix Forge? Join us on June 20th at 6PM-8PM to explore the makerspace and get hands-on in some of our most popular work areas. This month we’re opening up the wood shop for you to make a customized wooden bookmark! Visitors will be able choose from a variety of wood species to assemble…
Our New Member Orientation is now available online, making it easier than ever to get started at Phoenix Forge. Now, you can to learn the essential safety and community standards of Phoenix Forge on your own schedule. After completing this orientation, you’ll be ready to jump right into your first class, where you’ll get hands-on…
We’re excited to announce the return of Making Music Fest, a week long event celebrating the art and craft of hand-made music at the Phoenix Forge makerspace. From April 1st – 4th, we’ll be hosting workshops, talks, demos and performances from music makers across the valley. Anybody can experience the makerspace through 4 music-themed classes across our…
In order to keep our members and our equipment safe, we only allow use of new wood products purchased from a reputable supplier. It must be kiln-dried, unsealed, untreated, unpainted, and formaldehyde free. All found wood or “alley wood” is prohibited. Different species, and even subspecies, of wood can create acute health concerns for those…
Ever wondered what goes on at Phoenix Forge? Join us on March 21st at 6PM-8PM to explore the makerspace and get hands-on in some of our most popular work areas. This month, we’re opening up our textiles and prototyping areas to make a personalized sunglasses case! Visitors will hand-sew a folded synthetic leather sleeve, then head…
Ever wanted to make your own earrings? Weld together a hanging plant stand? Build a Bluetooth Speaker? Or learn how to 3D Print? Join us at the GWCC Makerspace for the annual Spring Training workshop series during Spring Break, March 10-13th. This event is free for all students enrolled at any college in the Maricopa…
Safe making practices are of the utmost importance here at Phoenix Forge. With our growing and diverse community of members, it takes all of us at the makerspace adhering to a high standard of safety to ensure that everyone has a productive and enjoyable experience. The equipment at Phoenix Forge ranges from basic hand tools…
Ever wondered what goes on at Phoenix Forge? Join us on January 17th at 6PM-8PM to explore the makerspace and get hands-on in some of our most popular work areas. This month, we’re bringing back our most popular activity from last year: make your own rubber stamp! Visitors will be able to hand-draw their own simple stamp and…
This week we’re spotlighting one of our members, Bree Deverill. A member since March of 2022, Bree uses the makerspace as a playground for her multimedia art and design practice. From using the wood shop to construct custom frames for a group exhibition at the Phoenix Zoo, to creating 2D and 3D artworks and maquettes…
