Take a closer look at our Electronics and Robotics area At Phoenix Forge, we have the resources you need to take your creativity to the next level. Meet Michelle Lowman, our Electronics & Robotics Instructional Specialist who is here to help you navigate the area. Michelle is a maker with innovative…
This course is an introduction to the lathe. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of lathe safety and the fundamentals of turning wood. This course is three hours in length and will guide each student through the safe and proper usage of the lathe while completing a small project. After the completion of the…
Explore electronics and robotics at Phoenix Forge with monthly classes and the tools you need to engineer your ideas. Our Electronics and Robotics Department includes a variety of tools including: Soldering Stations Soldering Irons Digital Voltmeters Oscilloscopes Variable Power Supplies Consumables: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Bread Board, etc. New Parking Now Available at Phoenix…
At Phoenix Forge your creativity can come to life with all the tools you need to put your ideas into action. Meet Heather Harrenstein, our Prototyping Instructional Specialist who is here to help you navigate all our prototyping equipment. Heather recently had the idea to use her skills to create these fun…
Meet Our New Woodshop Instructor Matthew Briggs (He/Him) is the newly hired Senior Instructor of the Woodshop for Phoenix Forge. He comes to this position with seven years of experience in instructional design and fabrication. He was formerly an Instructional Facilities Manager at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Additionally,…
Phoenix Forge Update Phoenix Forge was designed by Gensler with construction services by TSG Constructors. Earlier this month Gensler was able to capture photos of Phoenix Forge to highlight their work on revitalizing the 100-year-old building, which is now home to Phoenix Forge. Take a look at the photos below. April Classes Still…
Our team continues to add equipment and staff to Phoenix Forge. Take a look at the latest photos and reserve a time to stop in to check out the makerspace! Above is the front desk area and prototyping area. Above is the textile area and jewelry making area. Learn More April Classes are…
Instructor Spotlight Our instructors are experts in their craft and excited to share their skill sets with community members. Meet Jodi Webster, our jewelry making instructor. Jodi has a talent for creating three-dimensional jewelry pieces using CAD software and 3D printing in additional to traditional jewelry and metalsmithing processes. She has been working…
We are Open To keep with social distancing practices we are operating on a reservation-only basis. Reserve a time to visit the makerspace, sign up for a tour, or reserve equipment. Tours are available Monday through Friday at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Reserve Now Classes Coming Soon Class sizes and room capacities are limited…
Mark you calendars because Phoenix Forge is opening February 16th! Phoenix Forge is Opening Next Week! We are excited to be opening on Tuesday, February 16th. Our hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Since we are still in the final stages of setting up and calibrating…