Welcome to Social Medium, West Hill’s friendly neighborhood makerspace! Connect, learn & create with fellow makers, artists & nerds. Craft cosplay armor, master new skills in workshops, or mingle at nerdy events. Find your tribe & make something amazing!
Social Medium: A Social Makerspace
Meet Our Staff
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IlanaItem Link
Ilana is a process artist and workshop facilitator. She has worked in experiential education for over ten years and is trained in Reggio Emilia, Trauma- Informed facilitation, and the Jewish Studio Process. She is also the founder of The Mothers' Studio, a creative community for mothers of all ages and stages. Connect with Ilana on all things process-art, puppets, and Dreamwork's She-Ra!
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MartinItem Link
Martin is our Program Coordinator.
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MaxItem Link
Max graduated with a degree in Apparel Design and Production in 2023, and has been cosplaying since 2012. Soon after they discovered cosplay, they started learning how to sew and craft their own costumes. Now they have over a decade of expertise and are still striving to learn and grow as a creative. Max specializes in sewing and fabrication, graphic design, and costume design. They are eager to help others explore new hobbies and interests, especially those wanting to learn sewing, try cosplaying, or costume making, for the first time.
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Star is an artist, illustrator, and video editor with over 15 years of digital media experience and design. She loves creating colorful artwork inspired by fantasy, pop culture, and all things qute and quirky. As Assistant Manager at Social Medium, she enjoys helping fellow creatives explore their artistic interests and connect with their community.
Meet Our Executive Board
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BenItem Link
Although making things has been a passion for Ben since his first Tech Theater class in middle school, he started his career in education. After years of incorporating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) into classroom curriculum, Ben co-created a Science and Technology summer camp which he helped run for 4 years. Now he is excited to bring the creativity of STEAM and the fun of summer camp to people of all ages.
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DJItem Link
DJ makes cool stuff.

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What people are saying about Social Medium
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TherapistItem Link
My therapist said this place can never close!
-Multiple Members
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Great FriendsItem Link
I made great friends and amazing crafts at Social Medium. I can't imagine my life without this place now, and go often. It's a welcoming space for all good kind people.
-Alyona
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13 year oldItem Link
I cannot say enough about this little gem within our community. My 13 year old son wants to practically live there. Social Medium's eclectic activities for both, children and adults, is one of a kind and the location could not be better.
-Ellie
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WelcomingItem Link
The vibe is welcoming. The staff are quite talented makers and it is clear that this place is a labor of love. The level of thoughtfulness that went into every aspect of the space is very apparent.
-Hollie

