For those who don't know, the Idea Foundry is a community workshop located in Columbus, Ohio. Currently at 10,000 square foot of workshop, educational center, hackerspace superieur, artist and business incubator as well as providing general public community access to all manner of tools (welding, woodworking, CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, and more).
On August 15th, the shop has the opportunity to expand into the neighboring industrial unit (additional 10,000sq ft). By doing so, will be able to split the workshop into a "dirty" space (current location) with welding, woodworking, metal casting, metal fabrication, CNC machining, and other dust- and chip-making processes; and a "clean" space (new wing) with, among other planned resources, a photographic dark room, a videography stage, a textile/upholstery, a proper lithography room for etching/engraving circuits, metal, and screenprinting masks, and about a dozen more studio spaces for artists.
To celebrate once the target goal is reached, there will be a huge party on August 20th, 2011, in both the old and the new space. On that day, the Idea Foundry will also be host to its 3rd Annual Tool Racing Championships (more info to follow shortly); interactive demonstrations of design and fabrication; provide tours of our new wing; and throw an after party with live music, "Burning Man"-style performances and much more. Visit the Idea Foundry KickStarter Page to learn more and donate!!!!
