Phoenix Forge program manager Benjamin Bednarz leads a tour of the makerspace. Photo: Jeremy Duda/Axios
The public got an opportunity to tour a downtown Phoenix “makerspace,” which hopes to attract new members.
Driving the news: Phoenix Forge, which is run by GateWay Community College, held a grand opening Tuesday, hosting several hundred students and others.
- The facility opened in February 2021 but was unable to hold a grand opening at the time due to the pandemic.
Why it matters: Makerspaces give people access to equipment that they don’t have so that they can use them for work, hobbies, side hustles and other projects.
- Phoenix Forge also plans to offer incubator programs that will teach people the business knowledge they can use for their creations.
Details: Phoenix Forge boasts a wood shop, metal shop, 3D printer, laser cutter and equipment for textiles, electronics and jewelry…
