Our mission is to empower individuals in our community to become the next generation of inventors, designers, and makers by providing access to the best training, tools, and workshop facilities. All in the heart of San Francisco. We provide both workforce development training and public access to our equipment. We invite everyone to visit and learn more about how you can get involved.
Humanmade is a community of makers - from professional fabricators to artists and hobbyists. Once you are a member of our community you gain access to 12,000 square feet of creative space to work on your projects, including professional equipment, industry-standard design software, skilled staff to advise you, and fellow makers to help inspire you. We also offer comprehensive equipment training solutions for makers of all skill levels. Learn about the programs we offer below, then come visit us to see the space for yourself.
Member access
Get access to our woodshop, metal shop, laser cutters, 3D printers, industrial sewing machines and 12,000 square feet of supporting creative space!
Equipment Training
Get qualified to use our equipment by taking training sessions and workshops with our skilled staff, or demonstrating your existing skills.
Our Next Generation Manufacturing Training (NGMT) program is San Francisco's first advanced manufacturing workforce development training program aimed at training low-income Bay Area residents for the future of work. Our 12-week training program is designed to upskill individuals, with no prior experience, with the necessary skills and knowledge to gain entry-level careers in the Bay Area’s growing manufacturing industry.
Job seekers
Our unique 12-week program designed to give you entry-level skills in modern manufacturing careers. Get the support you need to learn and grow.
Employers
Our Next Generation Manufacturing Training program connects you with the skilled, job-ready talent you need.
Humanmade isn’t just about accessing equipment, we also believe in nurturing your creative spirit and building a community of creative individuals by offering workshops and community events. We also offer group events for teams to come together and have creative experiences, check our our team-building workshops.
Humanmade is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, and your support helps Humanmade create life-changing impact for people in our community. Donations are tax deductible.
We gladly accept financial donations that directly support our workforce development programs. We also accept limited donations of equipment, materials, and creative supplies that can support all of our creative and educational programming.
If you would rather donate your time, we also have both one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities available.
