About Sequoia Fabrica
Welcome to Sequoia Fabrica, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community workshop and makerspace in San Francisco.
Our organization was founded November 2023. We are supported by donations and memberships. Most of our equipment is second-hand or donated. We are run by 100% volunteer labor.
What We Offer
- Weekly classes and events, open to the public, on subjects including arts, crafts, technology, and tools.
- Affordable memberships, access to equipment and infrastructure for learning, arts, prototyping and creative projects.
- Physical space for exhibitions, meetups, community and educational events.
Our Impact
From January - July 2024:
- Sequoia Fabrica offered more than 65 classes and meetups. We reached over 350 attendees.
- Class topics include crafts, woodworking, sewing, electronics and digital fabrication. Two thirds of classes offered involve sewing or fiber arts.
- Our classes are affordable, $20 on average. Sequoia Fabrica also ensures that no one is turned away for lack of funds.
- 85% of classes are designed for beginners. Workshops for children and families represent 10% of our classes.
- Sequoia Fabrica partnered with local governments to teach 6 free, off-site workshops in San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
- The workshop hosts, on average, two free meetups monthly.
Who We Are
As of July 2024, our community is around twenty five members and volunteers. Together we teach classes, take care of administrative tasks, maintain our machines and facility.
Our members include designers, educators, engineers, public servants, service workers, caregivers, and working artists.
Our community has a strong emphasis on fiber arts, and a range of other interests including but not limited to woodworking, electronics, digital fabrication, origami, print-making, and painting.
Why We Do What We Do
To build great things, you need good tools and good community. Sequoia Fabrica offers both! In the tradition of makerspaces and hackerspaces, we offer shared access to high-quality tools and machinery in an environment where learning, sharing, and building together is the norm.
We believe in the transformative power of access to tools and technology. Our mission is to democratize the ability to create, innovate, and explore artistic and scientific realms including but not limited to: Fine Arts, Electronics, Sewing and Woodcrafts.
Join Our Community
Whether you're a seasoned maker, a curious beginner, or someone who believes in the power of community and creativity, there's a place for you here. We're always searching for members and volunteers to help maintain the space, run classes, and welcome others.
Still Have Questions?
Take a look at our FAQ page.