At the Sun Gallery Makerspace, we're doing things a bit different. Instead of reserving equipment and showing up without a real idea on how to start, we wanted to connect our fabulous and knowledgable volunteers with you!
This means that if you'd like to use the Makerspace for your project, please fill out one of the forms below to connect you with a Makerspace volunteer. They will assess your project and work out a time during Sun Gallery open hours that works best.
Your Makerspace guide will make sure you are a member and have completed all the required forms and training as specified in the FAQ. But they'll also ask questions and maybe suggest how you can better prepare at home before coming in.
Are you coming in regularly and just want to use the space? Reach out to us and apply to become a Makerspace volunteer!
Want to reserve time at the Makerspace, but not sure who reserve? Reach out with this form and we'll get back to you!
Rachael Heiman is a versatile theatrical costumer and multimedia artist with a BFA from the California College of the Arts. They specialize in historical costume recreation and wearable sculptures made from reclaimed materials. Currently, Rachael is the resident costumer at the Youth Musical Theater Company in Berkeley and also restores antique rugs at Clairmont Rug Co. They can assist with a variety of creative endeavors including fashion/costume/cosplay sewing, embroidery, chainmaille weaving, leatherworking, stained glass, coppersmithing, and weaving/tapestry.
Reach out to us and request time with Rachael as your guide!
Ben Farrell is a professional prototyper working at Adobe. He specializes in web and digital creation tools ranging from illustration to 3D and mixed reality. Ben's Emmy and Communication Arts winning projects range from interactive games to video streaming to museum installations. He's written a web development book, created an educational video series on Youtube, co-hosted a podcast, and spoken at conferences around the country.
Additionally, Ben runs a monthly jam session at the Gallery, and dabbles in audio and video recording and editing. He can help with digital art creation tools, AV production or bringing your digital creations to the real world with cutting/engraving/printing using the Makerspace laser cutter/engraver or 3D printers.
Reach out to us and request time with Ben as your guide!
Karthik Shankar loves to build things, primarily with wood. He can help with cutting/engraving using the Makerspace laser cutter/engraver
Reach out to us and request time with Karthik as your guide!
Carla Dozier is a tinkerer . She has worked in the computer industry and in electronics. She has a modest amount of knowledge in the following areas: art supplies and uses, 3d printing, sewing, airbrush, and our large format printer
Reach out to us and request time with Carla as your guide!