We are the Maker Community of Sonoma County
Chimera (pronounced ‘Kai-mer-ah‘) Art Space is a place to unite and empower the North Bay’s creative community. A 501(c)(3) non-profit shop and co-op where shared tools, knowledge, and workspace provide inspiration and opportunity for all.
We’re a creative hub with a 5,000+sqft shop, studio, and co-working space for artists, makers, inventors, creatives, hobbyists, and tinkerers. Come on down during open hours for a tour and get involved!
Upcoming Events
First Fridays
First Fridays is our once-a-month community open house. Local music, live demonstrations, Old Caz beer, Longboard wines and great food. Everyone is welcome from 5-8pm!
What We Offer
Digital Fabrication
Our shop includes a large 4'x3' laser cutter, 3D printers (PLA, ABS, and UV resin), design/CAD computers, and other prototyping and design tools!
Jewelry Studio
Make beautiful jewelry and small metal art with our torch+soldering stations, buffing wheels, hydraulic press, kilns, rotary tools, shaping/forming tools, wax injector, casting equipment and more!
Woodworking
Work on all types of woodworking projects using our compound miter saw, bandsaws, table saws, planer, wood lathe, jointer, CNC and hand routers, drill press, and lots of hand tools.
Creative Arts
& Textiles
Come down and use our stained glass equipment, sewing machines, knitting, leather, painting and drawing supplies and more!
Co-working at Chimera
We offer a flexible space with reliable WiFi, B&W and color printing/scanning, a meeting area, and a “phone booth” for all of your co-working needs!
Welding & Metalwork
Make awesome metal projects using our welders (MIG, TIG, Oxyacetylene), plasma cutter, metal lathe+mill, bandsaw, sheet metal brake, drill press and other metal tools in our 4,000 sq.ft. outdoor shop space!
Electronics & Robotics
We have test equipment, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering irons and lots of components for your electronics and robotics projects!
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