Makerspace
Metal Shop
Our metal shop is critical in the creation of our campus and in supporting our programs. It is also a learning zone that allows people to take away skills for personal and professional projects!
To make this happen we need interested community members like you to pursue these amazing interests with us! Join our community and work on behalf of your community.
There are 2 main ways to stay engaged:
Email List: We’ll keep you posted on what’s going on.
Guild: A little more hands on, a lot like a club!
*There are lots of other things we need to help make this program a success! To learn more click here!
Our Program
At our Metal Shop, we seek to transform donated scrap metal into functional and artistic structures that serve our community, create partnerships, and contribute to our mission. By merging creativity with technical expertise, we foster a learning environment that nurtures passion, skills, and a sense of responsibility towards our environment. All of the work done in our metal shop is contextual to our mission in workforce development and ecological experiences.
Our metal shop supports REAP in two critical ways: by helping expand our campus and its infrastructure and by acting as a site for workforce hands-on training in metalworking and welding. By offering comprehensive workshops, apprenticeships, and skill-building programs, we aim to cultivate a talented and diverse pool of individuals equipped with specialized skills in metal fabrication. By transforming donated scrap metal into functional structures, we significantly reduce waste and minimize our carbon footprint.
Our Vision
Continuing to create functional infrastructure: construct practical structures using sustainable materials, enhancing the usability and beauty of our campus.
Provide educational workshops: designed to foster a sense of camaraderie, skill-sharing, and continuous learning within our community.
Welding Training: equips individuals with industry-recognized certifications, preparing them for successful careers in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
Current Status
To get our programs up and running there are a few things that need to be established! Below are some of the key elements and where we stand in terms of getting things up and running.
It’s impassioned community members, volunteers, and funders who help us push the dial and get closer to our goals!
Program Vision
Industry Sector Analysis
Employers, Trade Organizations, and Unions
Curriculum and Class Resources
On Campus Resources and Facilities
Job Placement Resources
Funding
Status Update Coming Soon!
This program is in the early development stage! Currently it serves to support our campus and other programs.
Join Our Guild
Want to get involved more deeply with REAP’s metal shop program? Want to meet other people passionate about growing a thing, building a thing, or fixing a thing? Join our metal shop guild! It’s like a club hosted by REAP for passionate people to do cool stuff!
For more information about what guilds are to REAP click here!
Other ways to get involved
We are seeking volunteers to help build and maintain our campus! Tasks may include planting, building structures, painting, weeding, spreading compost, and more! Visit our volunteering page to get started.
We are seeking investment to acquire state-of-the-art welding equipment, safety gear, and specialized tools that will enable us to expand our offerings and make a more significant impact on our community.
We are always seeking one-time gifts, DAFs & grants, and in-kind donations to help our programs! Visit our donations page for more information.
Sign up for email updates here!
