Fresno Ideaworks

Maker Space in Downtown Fresno

Fresno Ideaworks is a community makerspace on H Street in downtown Fresno. Multi-discipline shop access plus structured classes covers woodshop, welding, machine shop, ceramics, textiles, and tech/hackerspace tracks. Has a "Minors at Fresno Ideaworks" policy allowing youth participation.

Programs for Kids and Adults

Multi-discipline workshop and class lineup. Programs include:
- Woodshop (intro, intermediate, lathe turning)
- Welding
- Machine shop
- CNC routing/engraving
- Ceramics
- Textiles & fiber arts
- Lampwork glass art
- Stained glass
- Tech/hackerspace
- Live model drawing

What's Included

• Shop access for trained members
• Equipment for all disciplines
• Class instruction at the Ideaworks facility
• Minors policy permitting youth with adult supervision

Experience

Best fit for older kids and teens (with adult chaperone) interested in physical maker skills - welding, woodworking, ceramics. Different from screen-only coding programs and gives kids exposure to industrial-quality tools.