As we get started as a creative coworking space that offers classes and has a gift shop, the list of things we need grows. We will be purchasing whatever we can with money from our crowdfunding campaign, but donations of these goods help just as much.

Below I tried to break down what we needed into categories. If you would like to help by donating an in kind gift, I can set you up with the same perks our fiscal sponsors get. We need all the help we can get. If you have any of these items to donate, please email us at info@makesouthbend.com with details. Thanks.

Renovations: 2 pendant lamps, 12 wall mount light fixtures, replacement flourescent lights, 10 gallons or more primer, 10 gallons or more white or nuetral paint, paint rollers, brushes, painting tape and drop cloths, scrapers, shop vac, broom and dust pan, garbage bins, cleaning supplies, mop, rags, bucket

Furniture: sturdy 4 ft. round or rectangle tables, metal folding or stacking chairs, counter tops, shelving, check out counter, stools

Ceramics area: sturdy tables, drying shelves, large or small kiln, throwing wheel, modeling tools, brushes and glazes, cleaning buckets, sponges

Metal working: work bench, bench pin, saw frame, anvil, hammers, metal stamps, disc cutter, carving wax, tumbler, glass bowls or beakers, tweezers, files, polishing cloths, hand tools, Dremel drill and polishing tools, steel grinder, crucible, craft oven, butane torch, soldering gun, solder, soldering station with gravel

Textiles: sewing machines, iron, ironing board, cutting mat, cutting tools, pins, needles, embroidery hoops, rulers, scrap fabric and thread or yarn

Printing: 20x24 screen frames, exposure light, wash out sink with hose, squeegees, scrapers, brayers, emulsion, remover, screen fabric, inks, lino or rubber blocks, tape, cutting tools, hinge presses, drying shelves and tables 

Laser and die cutting: desktop computers, silhouette or cricut machines, laser cutter, software, materials for cutting like acrylic, wood, paper, vinyl, cardstock

Plants: air plants, moss, sand, rocks, soil, activated charcoal, watering cans, misters, spray bottles, pots, spoons, funnels

Jewelry making: bead mats, pliers and wire cutters, bead reamer, cup bezel, wire, necklace chain, string, lace, beads, clasps

Painting: brushes, rag cloths, easels, utility sink, cups or water jars, paint, canvas, oil paints and supplies, cleaning soaps

Drawing: light table, rulers, sharpeners, pens, pencils, markers, erasers, tracing paper

Digital: scanner, copier, desktop computer, camera, 3D printer

Wood working: compound miter saw, circular saw, hand saw, sanders, files,   drills, screw drivers, measuring tape, T square, lathe, widdling and carving tools, scrap wood, hardware, nails, staple gun, staples

Candle making: stove, sink, melting pot, form, measuring cups, funnel or pouring cups, wax, wicks, scented oils

Leather working: cutting tools, cutting mats, leahter stamps, hammers, punches, setting tools, finish, rivets, snaps, waxed thread, stitching awl, awl, leather needles, scrap leather

Glasswork: butane torch, jewelry kiln, glass cutter, etching tools, glass rods or tiles, leading, flux, solder, stained glass materials, enamel powder

A month ago this idea was only shared through a few conversations with other artist friends. It's quickly grown since my holiday show craziness has ended. We have found a space to rent, created our website, Facebook page, and mailing list, gained a lot of support, started our business accounts, filed as an operating business, and found that this town is just as excited as I am to have another creative space. I still have to stock the store, buy equipment, get insurance, put together our class schedule and draw up a ton of papers. On top of that, the wonderful space we got needs a little help to look good.

You can see, there's lots to do. But I'm hoping with some work days with friends and community members and some crowd funding, we'll have the space ready to shop, take classes and use for coworking by February. It may seem audacious, but I know we can do it.

To help us get started, please donate to and share our crowd funding campaign with everyone you know. Thanks, and we hope to have some wonderful updates for you soon.