Clubs
What are Clubs?
Our clubs are focused groups where members can come together to explore singular subject matters such as enameling, woodturning, metal art, laser cutting, and more. Each club will be a hub for passionate discussions, collaborative projects, and specialized learning under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
Why Join a Club?
- Specialized Learning: Deepen your skills in a specific area with targeted workshops and sessions.
- Community and Collaboration: Connect with members who share your passion. Learn from each other and inspire new ideas.
- Resources and Support: Gain access to specialized tools, materials, and support specific to your club’s focus.
- Showcase Your Work: Opportunities to display your projects and creations within the Forge and at special events.
How to Get Involved?
Simply look at the list of clubs below and attend a meeting! That’s it!
Looking to Start a New Club?
Let us know via the form at the bottom of the page!
Active Clubs:
Enameling Club
Enameling is a fascinating art form where artists apply powdered glass to metal objects and then fire them to create vibrant, durable coatings. This enameling artists’ club is a community of individuals who share a passion for this craft, exchanging techniques, ideas, and showcasing their work. The club will hold regular meetings, workshops, and exhibitions to share their knowledge and love for the art of enameling.
Photon Artisans Interest Group: Lasers and Lightburn
The Photon Artisans Interest Group is a regular meetup where members unite to explore and share their skills in the art of laser cutting and engraving including:
- different materials like wood, tile, acrylic, glass, and metal
- Use of Lightburn software
- Workflow optimization
- Project development
- Design Software
- …. You decide
The club is collaborative and supportive, encouraging members to inspire each other through their creative projects and help with troubleshooting challenges. All skill levels invited.
Clay Sculpture Club
Welcome to our new Clay Sculpture Club! This club is designed for artists, hobbyists, and anyone interested in exploring the art of clay sculpting. Our club provides a creative and supportive environment where members can work on their projects, share ideas, and learn new techniques.
Wood Whirlers Collective: Creative Wood Turning
Join a group of enthusiastic woodturners to share skills, learn new techniques such as:
- Resin turning
- Tools and techniques
- Artistic Pen turning
- Furniture turning
- Bowl turning
- Lamp turning
Members of this collective come together to learn and share unique techniques in this art form. We will share woodturning resources, invite in guest turners, create challenges. All skill levels invited.
Recrafted Arts Collective: Mixed media and found objects Art
The Recrafted Arts Collective is a creative and eco-friendly community dedicated to transforming discarded materials into valuable, artistic creations. This club is a haven for individuals passionate about :
- Assemblage
- Found Object Art
- Mixed Media Art
- Collage
- Upcycling
- Street Art
Members of this collective come together to learn and share unique techniques in these art forms, turning everyday items and waste materials into beautiful, functional art pieces. All skill levels invited.
Copper Club
Welcome to our new copper club! This club is for anyone interested in making art from copper. Copper is a wonderful, easily workable material capable of taking a wide range of different patinas and finishes.
RV/Van Textiles Club
Pillows, curtains, blankets and all things to make you comfortable in your mobile home! Learn to sew and hang out with other van lifers.