The Columbus Idea Foundry, home to more than 100 members, including independent, small businesses that share workspace, tools and technologies will be relocating to a former motorcycle warehouse on Columbus’ west side.

The for-profit foundry teaches people new skills and provides the tools and technologies that entrepreneurs, artisans and artists need, including a conventional woodshop, metalworking, welding and blacksmithing stations. It also offers technologies that would be out of reach in cost for small businesses such as a CNC ShopBot, laser cutter and engraver and 3D prototyping printers.

Its fine art stations feature jewelry-smithing, screen-printing, warm glass shop and a privately operated dark room. The foundry and its members also design and build products for consumers and businesses, including personalize merchandise.

U.S. ArtPlace America, a consortium of 13 foundations and six banks recently awarded the Franklinton Development Association a $350,000 grant to support the renovation costs.

Learn more about the Columbus Idea Foundry at columbusideafoundry.com.