The Columbus Idea Foundry in Columbus
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Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Phone: +1 614-653-8068
Site: http://ideafoundry.com/
Site: http://ideafoundry.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–4PM
- Tuesday:11AM–4PM
- Wednesday:11AM–4PM
- Thursday:11AM–4PM
- Friday:11AM–4PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (24)
Total reviews rating 4.8
24 Reviews for The Columbus Idea Foundry 2023:
Review №1
2018-11-21Took 2 CNC classes here and they were both excellent. Luck and Sally were the teachers.Building is a former shoe factory and later Harley Davidson motorcycle factory. The renovations are terrific. Work and learning spaces are great.
Review №2
2017-08-10Very cool Columbus co-op. Classes are reasonably priced & allow you to truly learn from the experience. Great for anyone interested in DIY activities or just avid explorers of new skills. They even give free tours. Give them a visit!
Review №3
2014-10-07This new location for the Columbus Idea Foundry is great. There’s a lot more space for equipment, classes, studios, etc. Ive taken several classes and attended a few events there, and everyone I come across is knowledgeable, helpful, and nice. You can tell they’re all excited about what they do. If youve never been, check it out and take a class or attend an event there, and prepare to be hooked.
Review №4
2016-06-21Took the CNC router class and the woodworking class. Both were excellent. Cant wait to get my membership going! I have so many ideas for things I could do there.
Review №5
2013-03-26Took a welding class (MIG) w/ Matt & Todd. Great guys. Great facility. Great experience.Easily one of the most interesting places Ive ever been. Its like a safehouse for creativity.
Review №6
2019-06-13While the Columbus Idea Foundry is primarily a co-working space for its members, public events and/or invitation-only events [for non-members] are also held there.I have attended the three below events, so far, at the Columbus Idea Foundry.• Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues [CACDI] [2-22-2018]• Microdosing Psychedelics: A DIY [Do It Yourself] Mental Health Movement [hosted by Mind Manifest Midwest and Cap City Biohackers] 8-27-2018]• Equality Ohio Stakeholder Summit [9-30-2018]While definitely a great location for able-bodied people [and there is an elevator between the first floor and the second floor], the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues [CACDI] quickly learned that the Columbus Idea Foundry is nearly impossible to travel to via public transportation if you are a wheelchair user because Lucas St., a poorly-maintained brick street with intermittent sidewalks on the east side of the building, is nearly impossible to navigate for people who use wheelchairs.
Review №7
2016-06-06Took a welding class here. well done. classes cost anywhere from 40 on up and monthly membership is 35 per month. worth it for the networking alone.
Review №8
2018-01-11Amazing cafe with great coffee by local roaster Staufs, and I say this being in the coffee business. Great service (Jason is amazing), incredible David Rio chai...nothing but great things to say.
Review №9
2018-01-06Awesome venture. I have taken classes from welding to lock picking. Love the place and the people!
Review №10
2013-11-19I teach Metal casting at the Columbus Idea Foundry, so I may have a bias, but I do have to say that I think this is one of best places in town.