Phoenix Forge

Create. Learn. Make.

Open to the public, Phoenix Forge is the largest community makerspace in the Southwest providing access to hands-on programs for project-based learning, a wide variety of tools and equipment, and technical training. 

Phoenix Forge is housed at GateWay Community College, and serves as a free resource for students from the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges and Arizona State University. 

Monthly memberships are available to the public with access to:

  • Classes, workshops, and events
  • Tools, software, and training
  • Reservable equipment 
  • Expert staff and creative community

Explore Phoenix Forge

Become a Makerspace Member

Members enjoy access to prototyping tools, such as 3D printers, and equipment for working with metal, wood, electronics, textiles, and glass.

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Make Community

Expand your circle in a positive, energizing environment with fellow makers.
 

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Learn Skills

Build new skills in a fun, hands-on way. All levels of experience are welcome. 

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Share Ideas

Develop your ideas, create new things, and share what you're working on with others.

College Programs for Makers

Want to work with your hands? We have programs made just for you.

 

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Construction Trades

Lean in to your creative problem-solving skills and your desire to build and fix things.

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Fashion

Enter the exciting world of fashion as a stylist, designer, buyer, patternmaker, and more.

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Welding

Learn how to work with modern industrial welding equipment using advanced welding practices.

Ready to Start Making?

Learn more about becoming a member.