Quincy Makes a Maker Space
People make things all the time by themselves, but Quincy is empowering people to learn and make things together. The Quincy Grove maker space has a grand opening on June 1st next to Patti's Morning Thunder. They are starting with ceramics and painting workshops and plan to expand to wood and metalworking. Some members want to help local youth make maple furniture with wood that is harvested on-site from the giant maple tree that stands over the building.
"We are very excited to create a central hub for collaboration and skill-sharing," said Suzanne Demartimprey, chief maker space manager of the new LLC. "We are hoping to create new economic paths in our area for artists and creators." Over 100 people have expressed interest in the space since February 1st. It all started when property owner Ky Plaskon was looking for a business to occupy the old storefront at 567 Lawrence Street. "A friend of mine said that I should find someone to sell hot dogs," Plaskon said. "But I wanted something that would meet the community's needs, wouldn't compete with existing businesses, and would help Quincy's culture to grow. I thought a maker space would be incredible, and it turns out I wasn't alone. Suzanne wanted to do for a while - but she didn't have the money. I gave them free rent for four months and cheap rent after. She ran with it, building a team of the most generous people on Earth. They are already inspiring and strengthening the community in a way that hot dogs could never do."
Memberships to The Quincy Grove will be available for $50 starting June 1st. For more information, write to [email protected]. To contribute to the effort, use the QR code.
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More people will ride if we make micro-modal paths DAPPER
Direct, Accessible, Protected, Presentable, Equitable, and Responsible
Author: Silent Heroes of the Cold War: Declassified
Founder: Bike Life Radio on KWNK 97.7 FM Reno
Secretary: Nevada Bicycle Coalition
Former President and current Board Member: Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance
KyPlaskon.com 775-287-0302
People make things all the time by themselves, but Quincy is empowering people to learn and make things together. The Quincy Grove maker space has a grand opening on June 1st next to Patti's Morning Thunder. They are starting with ceramics and painting workshops and plan to expand to wood and metalworking. Some members want to help local youth make maple furniture with wood that is harvested on-site from the giant maple tree that stands over the building.
"We are very excited to create a central hub for collaboration and skill-sharing," said Suzanne Demartimprey, chief maker space manager of the new LLC. "We are hoping to create new economic paths in our area for artists and creators." Over 100 people have expressed interest in the space since February 1st. It all started when property owner Ky Plaskon was looking for a business to occupy the old storefront at 567 Lawrence Street. "A friend of mine said that I should find someone to sell hot dogs," Plaskon said. "But I wanted something that would meet the community's needs, wouldn't compete with existing businesses, and would help Quincy's culture to grow. I thought a maker space would be incredible, and it turns out I wasn't alone. Suzanne wanted to do for a while - but she didn't have the money. I gave them free rent for four months and cheap rent after. She ran with it, building a team of the most generous people on Earth. They are already inspiring and strengthening the community in a way that hot dogs could never do."
Memberships to The Quincy Grove will be available for $50 starting June 1st. For more information, write to [email protected]. To contribute to the effort, use the QR code.
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More people will ride if we make micro-modal paths DAPPER
Direct, Accessible, Protected, Presentable, Equitable, and Responsible
Author: Silent Heroes of the Cold War: Declassified
Founder: Bike Life Radio on KWNK 97.7 FM Reno
Secretary: Nevada Bicycle Coalition
Former President and current Board Member: Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance
KyPlaskon.com 775-287-0302
