Membership at Sequoia Fabrica
Join Our Community
As a member, you'll have 24/7 access to tools, equipment, and space to bring your projects to life. But more importantly, you'll be part of a passionate community that thrives on sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and working together.
Membership Types
- Sponsor Membership $200 per month. Sponsors help provide scholarships for those who can not afford classes or full membership dues.
- Standard Membership $150 per month. Covers the full costs of running a community workshop in San Francisco.
- Sliding Scale Membership $100-149 per month and is intended for any who cannot otherwise afford full dues. Choose this option if you need it!
Getting Started with Membership
We've tried to make the process for membership as straightforward as possible. If you have any questions throughout the process, please reach out to us.
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Visit Us: Get a feel for the space and meet our community. Potential members should visit us during one of our events.
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Apply: If you decide that Sequoia Fabrica is the right fit for you, complete our membership application form.
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Sign up for an Orientation: Member applicant orientations are 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7PM every month. If this time will not work, get in touch.
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Application Review Our Board and Membership will evaluate your application. We will update you on your application status.
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Start Paying Dues. Membership dues are accepted through Open Collective. If this does not work for you, contact us.
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Become a Part of the Community: Once you're a member, you will have access to the space to use as you please as long as it doesn't go against our community rules. Start using the space, join a grove, help us maintain the space.
What Membership Means
- Full Access: Members have full access to our workshop and all equipment during open hours. Members are allowed to bring guests!
- A Supportive Community: We believe every member contributes to the spirit of Sequoia Fabrica, whether by collaborating on projects, volunteering, mentoring others, or helping maintain the space. This is a place to connect, create, and grow together.
- Learning Opportunities: Members are encouraged to share skills and knowledge with each other. Through workshops, peer mentoring, Grove projects, and informal collaboration, there are always opportunities to teach and learn from one another.
- A Voice: As a member, you have a say in shaping Sequoia Fabrica. You'll be able to participate in organizational meetings and decision-making. Your feedback and ideas are critical as we continue improving our community.
Sequoia Fabrica is not a rental workshop. Everyone is expected to help maintain the space and help with projects or events. Our volunteer-based structure is how we are able to provide an affordable space.
You must be 18 years of age or older to be a member. Members can bring family members or friends as their guests if working on a project together.
We do not currently have the ability to self-fund lower membership rates than those listed above. We'd love to offer more flexible terms if we can find funding and meet our monthly expenses.
Still have Questions?
Check our FAQ page for answers. If you don't find what you are looking for, please reach out to us.