Help Would Works Find a New Home
Would Works recently lost our donated workshop space and we are facing a programming hiatus while we look for a new home. We rely on the generous support of you--our community partners, happy customers and donors from around the world. Now we need your help to find a new home for Would Works so we can continue to offer the job opportunities and programming to our dedicated team of artisans.
What does Would Works need in a space?
We have operated out of various different donated spaces over the years--lumber yards, churches, shelters, basements and wood shops! We are a versatile bunch with an adaptive set-up depending on space constraints.
We are looking for a donated or low-cost permanent space, but as these things take time, we are also interested in finding short term residencies or pop-up arrangements in the Fall.
Main requirements for short term or pop-up space:
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Accessibility to DTLA: most artisans are coming from the Skid Row area
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Set up for light industrial use: we make some dust, so no computers, fancy rugs, etc
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Enough space for 2-3 fold out tables: or use of existing tables/workbenches
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Ventilation and Light: we use non toxic finishes and have dust collection, but fresh air and light are still crucial to the work
Additional wish-list for a long term space:
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200-400 sq feet of workspace
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20 sq feet of storage space for shelving, bins, equipment
- Availability 1-2 weekdays during normal business hours
Please email us with any potential space leads and THANK YOU for supporting Would Works!
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