STEW MAKERSPACE

 

The Stew is a community workshop that helps people explore their creativity.

 
 

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Located at 927 Broad Street in downtown Grinnell, Iowa, the Stew Makerspace contains over 8,000 square feet of studios and creative work spaces, plus a store with items made by Stew members and staff.

What can you do at the Stew?

Everyone:

  1. Sign up for classes and workshops‍ ‍

  2. Drop-in to the Craft & Paint or Tech/Style studios for $10.

Monthly Members:

  1. Access the building during posted open hours (Basic Members) or 24/7 (Unlimited Members)*

  2. Get project assistance and training from on-duty staff. During open hours, the Stew is staffed by a combination of GAAC employees and Grinnell College student monitors, who can provide safety training, instruction, and project ideas.

  3. Access “Mentored Hours”, scheduled times when studio experts are available for casual instruction (e.g., pottery, woodworking, etc.). Check the online calendar for current times (mentored hours are only available when Grinnell College in in session).

  4. Get a 10% discount on classes and workshops.

  5. Can use basic materials on hand; your monthly fee covers low-cost materials and consumables “within reason”.

  6. Access subsidized or at-cost pricing for more expensive materials like clay, glaze, filament, vinyl, etc.

*Once a member has worked with us and demonstrated understanding of our building and safety policies, they may seek permission to upgrade to an Unlimited Membership. Questions? Email Program Manager Craig Gibbens at craig@grinnellarts.org

Please note: Because of the complexity and risk associated with our program, the Stew is intended for people aged 13 and up. The Craft & Paint Studio has some activities appropriate for people under 13 who are accompanied by their parent or guardian. Members can seek permission to bring their children with them into studios on a per-studio basis.

For other art and creative opportunities for people under 13, please check out Studio 6 and other Youth Arts Education classes and workshops.

Stew Makerspace Membership Rates:

  • $10 Single Visit Pass (Drop-In): up to two hours, restricted to the Craft & Paint or Tech/Style studios. Under 13 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

  • $45/month Basic Membership: Use the Stew when it is open and staff are present.

  • $65/month Unlimited Membership: 24 hour access to use approved studios. Must be 18+. Unlimited access is contingent on approval from Stew staff - start with a standard membership first, and contact Craig with questions.

  • $85/month Supporting Membership: Pay it forward! This membership is an Unlimited membership that helps us keep the Stew afloat. Membership and class fees do not cover operating expenses; we rely on donors. If you love the Stew, please consider investing to keep it available for all!

  • Current Grinnell College students: FREE Basic membership courtesy of the Wilson Center.

Discounts: One-month free if paying on a quarterly basis; two months free if paying annually.

The Arts Council’s 2020 renovation of the Stew was supported by a grant to Grinnell College from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in addition to the Wilson Center and generous local donors to the Arts Council.

Check the Stew calendar for hours.
Questions? Contact info@grinnellarts.org or call 236-3203.

Stew Calendar
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
PASSES
SUPPORT THE STEW

Thanks to the following organizations for their support of the Stew!