Chimera

Nonprofit Community Arts & Makerspace in Sebastopol, CA.

We are the Maker Community of Sonoma County

Chimera (pronounced ‘Kai-mer-ah‘) Art Space is a place to unite and empower the North Bay’s creative community. A 501(c)(3) non-profit shop and co-op where shared tools, knowledge, and workspace provide inspiration and opportunity for all.

We’re a creative hub with a 5,000+sqft shop, studio, and co-working space for artists, makers, inventors, creatives, hobbyists, and tinkerers. Come on down during open hours for a tour and get involved!

Upcoming Events

First Fridays

First Fridays is our once-a-month community open house. Local music, live demonstrations, Old Caz beer, Longboard wines and great food. Everyone is welcome from 5-8pm!

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What We Offer

Digital Fabrication

Our shop includes a large 4'x3' laser cutter, 3D printers (PLA, ABS, and UV resin), design/CAD computers, and other prototyping and design tools!

Jewelry Studio

Make beautiful jewelry and small metal art with our torch+soldering stations, buffing wheels, hydraulic press, kilns, rotary tools, shaping/forming tools, wax injector, casting equipment and more!

Woodworking

Work on all types of woodworking projects using our compound miter saw, bandsaws, table saws, planer, wood lathe, jointer, CNC and hand routers, drill press, and lots of hand tools.

Creative Arts

& Textiles

Come down and use our stained glass equipment, sewing machines, knitting, leather, painting and drawing supplies and more!

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Co-working at Chimera

We offer a flexible space with reliable WiFi, B&W and color printing/scanning, a meeting area, and a “phone booth” for all of your co-working needs!

Welding & Metalwork

Make awesome metal projects using our welders (MIG, TIG, Oxyacetylene), plasma cutter, metal lathe+mill, bandsaw, sheet metal brake, drill press and other metal tools in our 4,000 sq.ft. outdoor shop space!

Electronics & Robotics

We have test equipment, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering irons and lots of components for your electronics and robotics projects!

 

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What We've Been Up To

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View fullsize The time is coming again! Admission is free at Chimera’s First Friday events, where visitors can enjoy local beer, wine, delectable food, arts and crafts, and live music — our performers for December are the local funk-jazz band, Sakoyan
View fullsize Another opportunity is coming to uncover the artistry behind cosplay! Learn from an award-winning cosplayer and professor as they share insights into the intricate details and techniques of this fascinating hobby. (Note: This is a virtual class. The
View fullsize Join us for a FREE fabric swap and sewing day. What to bring: * Fabric, yarn, notions, or other craft supplies to donate * A sewing project to work on * Your curiosity and creativity! What to expect: * New-to-you fabrics and supplies * Expert s
View fullsize In case you need a reminder… Adorn starts tomorrow! 💎😊 Come view beautiful works of art and get some thoughtful holiday shopping done! This jewelry market will feature incredible handcrafted work by various local artists from the Northbay J
View fullsize In one evening, this class teaches the most effective tactics in the use of oil painting materials and their application to quickly create a fine-arts oil painting — of your favorite pet!🐾 Suitable for absolute beginners as well as experienced
View fullsize New class in electronics: Arduino 102 👾 Arduino is a flexible open-source microcontroller suitable for everyone, from novices to seasoned professionals! Arduino is great for those looking to start learning electronics, prototyping, and programming d
View fullsize Chimera has a new phone number: (707) 780-7836 ✌️ Of course, Chimera is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization. We won’t always have staff onsite to take calls, even during open hours. Feel free to email us at info@chimeraarts.org, or you may
View fullsize Are you interested in welding and/or metal fabrication? Join us this coming Saturday for an opportunity to delve into this form of craftsmanship! This combined all-in-one class covers the content of the Metal Working Basics and Beginner Welding class
View fullsize Next Friday! ✨ Come join us for delectable drinks, snacks, and incredible music from our guests SPACE! They are local psych rock band whose music combines elements of funk, dub, krautrock, post-rock, ambient, and improvisational. We also have new ar
View fullsize Take a trip into the world of local legends Patrick and Brigitte Amiot! Be captivated by their creativity, hear about their artistic journeys, and engage in insightful conversations about their works. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experi
View fullsize FYI! Our main phone line (707-827-3020) is not currently working due to a network issue. We are hoping to have it back in connection ASAP. Until then, you can message us here or send us an email at info@chimeraarts.org if you need assistance. Thank y


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