The Stew Makerspace is a collaboration between the Grinnell Area Arts Council and the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership at Grinnell College. Located at 927 Broad Street, the Stew houses spaces for ceramics, woodworking, 3D printing, metal working, laser engraving, and much more.

The Stew is a community workshop and is similar to a gym, except with tools instead of exercise equipment! During open hours, the Stew is staffed by Grinnell College student monitors, who can provide information, safety training, and instruction. A monthly membership to the Stew includes:

• Access to the building during posted open hours

• Help from on-duty student monitors

• Access to our “Mentored Hours”, which are scheduled times any member can drop in to receive instruction in the listed studio (ceramics, woodworking, tech, etc.). Check our online calendar!

• Discounts on classes and workshops

• Incidental material use; your monthly fee covers simple material and consumable use, “within reason”

Advanced users who obtain permission may upgrade their access to “unlimited”, allowing them to use the building outside of posted open hours. Questions? Email Craig Gibbens at craig@grinnellarts.org

Pass rates:

• Non-student Basic access: $40/month, can use the Stew when it is open and staff are present.

• Non-student Unlimited access: $60/month, can use approved areas even when the Stew is closed and staff are not present. Unlimited access is contingent on approval from Stew staff - start with a basic pass first, and contact Craig with questions.

• Current Grinnell College students: FREE basic access courtesy of the Wilson Center

• Grinnell High School students: FREE basic access courtesy of Arts Council donors

• Children under the age of 14 may use the Stew while accompanied by by a parent/guardian who is paying for a basic or unlimited pass; the Stew is not a safe environment for children under 8.

The Arts Council’s renovation of the Stew was supported by a grant to Grinnell College from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in addition to the Wilson Center and generous local donors to the Arts Council.

Check the calendar for hours.
Questions? Contact info@grinnellarts.org or call 236-3203.

Thanks to the following organizations for their support of the Stew!