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Columbus Idea Foundry Lands $350,000 Grant for Franklinton Relocation

The Columbus Idea Foundry (CIF) and the Franklinton Development Association (FDA) recently jointly received a $350,000 grant from ArtPlace America, which will help us with relocating to a new warehouse space in the East Franklinton Neighborhood. Funds from the grant … Continue reading

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CIF Supports OSU Star House 2013 Talent Show April 13

Practically in the CIF’s neighbourhood, nearby at 4th & 12th Street, sits Star House, a drop-in shelter where homeless youth ages 14-24 can rest, shower, wash clothes, and receive assistance from working on resumes and finding jobs to finding local social … Continue reading

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3rd Annual Power Tool Drag Races August 20th

Power Tool Drag Races… Its that time of the year again!  Time to come on down the Columbus Idea Foundry and witness our motto of: Knowledge, Talent, Mischief in action.

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Central Ohio RepRap and MakerBot Operator’s Group Meet Up

The Central Ohio Reprap and Makerbot Operators User Group (CORMUG) is having its June meeting this Wednesday, from 7 PM to 10 PM, at the The Columbus Idea Foundry: 1158 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201, near the 5th Avenue exit … Continue reading

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Steampunk Pinball at the Columbus Arts Festival

Join us for “Steampunk Pinball” at this year’s Columbus Arts Festival.  A custom, oversize mechanical pinball machine is CIF’s entry in the “arts carnival” created by local independent art groups.  High-scoring players will be eligible for prizes including CIF memberships … Continue reading

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April Newsletter: New classes & Events

Just a quick post about a number of exciting recent and upcoming events at the Columbus Idea Foundry…. Classes We’ll be hosting an “open forge” night at the shop this Thursday, from 6pm-10pm.  If you’ve previously taken one of Adlai … Continue reading

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