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Curious Forge, new Broad Street shop pitch community programming to Nevada City arts commission
Summary
At its June 4 meeting, the Nevada City Public Arts Commission heard presentations from the Curious Forge maker space and Heather Heckler, co-owner of the new Wonder Dosen retail/workshop. Presenters described workforce courses, youth scholarships and community outreach; commissioners signaled interest in partnership and youth programming.
The Nevada City Public Arts Commission on June 4 heard two presentations from local creative businesses aiming to expand hands-on art and trades training in the city.
Liam, a co-founder of the Curious Forge, described the operation as “a 20,000 ft² playground for the artist, fabricator, tinkerer,” located between Nevada City, Penn Valley and Grass Valley and offering 16 professional studios and 25 studio guides. He outlined facilities ranging from jewelry and lapidary studios to a CNC mill, a plasma cutter, multiple welding bays and a ceramics studio. "We offer workshops and membership," Liam said, noting that the Forge now serves about 180 members and relies on roughly 35 volunteers.
The presenter said the Forge runs intensive "learn…
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