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Create, Connect, Cultivate

The Innovation Station is a private, members-only social club for connection and creativity. Our community gathers to build, learn, and share in a thoughtfully curated warehouse makerspace.

Explore Membership

Three Ways We Come Together

Create

Facilities and tools for exploring projects in our fully equipped makerspace. From woodworking to metalcraft, we share tools, skills, and inspiration.

Learn by Doing

Tool trainings, project clinics, and peer mentorship. Safety-first approach with experienced makers guiding newcomers through hands-on learning.

Host & Share

Member-led workshops, salons, and show-and-tells. Our community thrives when members share their expertise and passions with fellow makers.

Our Facilities

Wood Workshop

Full woodworking setup with hand tools, power tools, and finishing station. Training required for power equipment.

Welding & Metal

Professional welding station with safety equipment. Certification training mandatory before access.

Laser Cutting

Precision laser burner/cutter for detailed projects. Computer-controlled with safety protocols and ventilation.

Fiber Arts

Sewing machines, and textile workspace. Perfect for clothing, upholstery, and creative fiber projects.

Creative Studios

Paint station, jewelry-making bench, and specialized craft supplies for artistic exploration and fine detail work.

Community Spaces

Comfortable lounge for collaboration, movie nights, outdoor area and even a mushroom cultivation lab.

We train for safety, care for tools, and leaving spaces better than we found them.

Liquid Learners Youth Program

Self-directed, project-based learning for young makers. Liquid Learners supports youth in choosing meaningful projects, collaborating with mentors, and building portfolios through hands-on making.

01

Explore

Discover interests and brainstorm project ideas with peer support and mentor guidance.

02

Plan

Define and design project scope, gather materials, and set achievable milestones with adult oversight.

03

Build

Create with maker support, safety briefings, and age-appropriate tool training throughout the process.

04

Share

Present finished work through show-and-tells, demos, and community showcases with family celebration.

Member Events Calendar

Our community comes alive through member-hosted workshops, tool trainings, collaborative builds, salons, and movie nights. Each event reflects the diverse talents and interests of our makers.

1

Tool Trainings

Safety-first orientations for woodworking, welding, laser cutting, and specialized equipment access.

2

Build Days

Collaborative community projects where members pool skills and creativity for shared outcomes.

3

Member Workshops

Skill-sharing sessions led by experienced members covering everything from jewelry making to mushroom cultivation.

4

Social Gatherings

Movie nights, show-and-tells, and casual meetups that strengthen our creative community bonds.

Public view shows event teasers. Full details and RSVP available to members only.

Host Your Own Experience

Members can propose and lead workshops, clubs, salons, demos, and collaborative builds. Share your expertise, explore new topics, and strengthen our maker community.

1

Draft Your Idea

Outline your topic, learning outcomes, equipment needs, and safety considerations.

2

Safety Review

Our stewardship team reviews proposals for safety protocols and space compatibility.

3

Schedule & Promote

Approved events get added to the member calendar with registration and resource coordination.

Stay Connected in Our Forum

Between in-person gatherings, our members-only Telegram forum keeps the conversation flowing. Share project updates, ask for tool advice, coordinate material swaps, and build relationships.

Project Help

Get technical advice and troubleshooting from experienced makers

Tool Coordination

Share resources, coordinate equipment use, and arrange material exchanges

Event Discussion

Dedicated threads for upcoming workshops and collaborative planning

Community Connection

Celebrate completed projects and share inspiration with fellow creators

Forum access link available in member portal after application approval.

Questions? Get in Touch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Private Membership Association?

A member-owned organization operating under private agreement, offering services exclusively to members and their invited guests.

Can non-members attend events?

Only as invited guests of a member, or with a dabbler membership for limited events.

Do I need prior maker experience?

Not at all! We welcome beginners. Some tools require safety training before use, which we provide to members.

Are membership details public?

No. Pricing and program specifics are shared privately after application approval through our member portal.

Still have questions? We're here.

trusteekellett@protonmail.com

Private Membership Association — members & invited guests only. All offerings provided exclusively under private agreement. No public offers or prices. Apply for membership to learn more.

Membership Access Options

Whether you're a weekend warrior or daily creator, we have the perfect plan to fuel your innovation.

Email: Connect@commongrounding.earth for questions or more information on how to arrange for A La Carte, Work Trade or Youth Programs

Choose How You Participate

Two membership tiers designed to meet you where you are in your maker journey. Both offer connection to our vibrant creative community.

Dabbler (Free)

Keep a finger on the pulse

  • Members-only newsletter with events and project opportunities
  • Early notices about tool trainings and workshops
  • Invitations to select member-hosted open houses

Details in private portal after application approval

Innovator

Full access to create, learn, and host

  • Complete facility access during member hours
  • Tool training and safety orientations
  • Event discounts and hosting privileges
  • Access to members-only Telegram forum

Some stations require prior training & safety orientation

Apply for Membership

Join the Innovation Station Private Membership Association. Our venue is selective and membership-based, creating an intentional community of makers and creators.

Personal Information

Full name, contact details, location, and any sponsor or referral connections to our community.

Your Maker Story

Share why you want to join, what you hope to create, and how you'd contribute to our community.

Skills & Interests

Current abilities, learning goals, and preferred membership tier based on your engagement level.

Agreements

Consent to private venue terms, community code of conduct, and comprehensive safety policies.

After submission, approved applicants receive portal access to complete onboarding and begin their maker journey with us.

Application

South Novato, California