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The Makers at NIMBY

Ever wonder who exactly makes up the community of makers and artists at NIMBY? Live too far away to drop by the warehouse and meet the makers? Worried that your approach of introducing yourself in the unisex bathroom isn’t charming but kind of socially awkward? Well, worry no more, friend! We’ve got a list to help you out! More coming soon.

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Phong Long

Do you remember before the internet? Phong does. That's where he got his start with web development and a whirlwind of unexpected yet fabulous experiences ensued. ...see more

Airpusher Collective

We celebrate love, art and music. This collective of visionaries believes in the power of community and creativity, of collaboration and inclusion, of fun and silliness. ...see more

BAAAHS

As a catalyst for community intercourse our aim is twofold, to serve as a literal express service from the gay ghetto to the rest of Black Rock City and to provide a queer gift to burners at large from the g ...see more

Bombus Regius Airship

The Bombus Regius ( latin approximation for Royal Honeybee ) is an alternate history steampunk airship with a touch of nautical flair. ...see more

Dr. Brainlove

Dr. Brainlove is a diverse consortium of scientists, artists, and engineers, whose mission is to use art to engage people to learn about science. Our outreach combines scientific concepts and models with in ...see more

Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee is a designer and metal worker specializing in plasma cutting. ...see more

Bruce Tomb

MARIA DEL CAMINO began with a 1959 El Camino and the unfulfilled promise of the flying car. ...see more

Cals Leather

Local Oakland Maker who specializes in hand sewn leather bags, utility belts, Burning Man garments and more! ...see more

Carl the Carmeleon

We are a group of engineers from the Bay Area - we like cars, music, LEDs, and fire. We figured that building a big chameleon would satisfy our urge to build things. ...see more

Clody Cates

Clody Cates commitment and creative energy have proven invaluable to the success of NIMBY over the years whether designing webpages, rehabbing shipping containers, or helping to manage fundraisers and events ...see more

Colin Creveling

A crafty clown with the flair of an escape artist, Colin Creveling will carry you to the mercurial reaches of your imagination. ...see more

Craig Browning

Craig is a Jazz Hammond player, plays also in related styles. Plays Pedal/Left Hand Bass, also has some experience with Theater Pipe Organ, plays some piano, Vibraphone, Accordion, Percussion. ...see more

Dave Gertler

I have built and collaborated on dozens of bicycles and tricycles ranging from the typical to the ridiculous. Through highschool, college, and after I led a number of group projects which won grants, commis ...see more

Felix Lee

One of the newer additions to NIMBY, Felix Lee will be spending the summer of 2015 building a tiny home on a custom trailer. ...see more

Feng Jin

Feng Jin started working with stainless steel and various metals with abstract curves ever since his art school ages. In 1989, Jin participated in designing and co-producing "Goddess of Democracy" statue for ...see more

Gaige Qualmann

As you enter Gaige Qualmann's space, be prepared to be amazed at every turns. as he suffers from artism. With only a few hours of playing around with any new medium, this self-taught artist can achieve ...see more

John Porter

John specializes in custom metal fabrication and what he calls "high performance art" ...see more

Kenneth Griswa

Often described as a true "Renaissance man", a.k.a. an artisan with many hats, I have been designing, fabricating and installing custom art and craft works and installations for hundreds of clients over the ...see more

Lower 48

The Lower 48 Woodshop is in a 48’ shipping container at NIMBY makerspace in East Oakland, CA. Turning a chunk of wood into something useful, beautiful, or new feels amazing (and powerful!). At the Lower 48 ...see more

Matt Wirth

Matt Wirth is a seasoned silly race car veteran, having successful campaigned in both the 24 Hours of LeMons and Chumpcar, and it has shown with his race prep and having the sheer notion to not burst into fl ...see more

Michelle Bert

Painter of crooks, mentors and grandpas. Creator of light, surface and shadow. ...see more

Natalie Wade

Natalie Wade is an Oakland based carpenter. She is currently building her third tiny home at NIMBY. ...see more

Peter Vacek

Peter Vacek is an Oakland based metal worker, welder, and boat aficionado. ...see more

RallyBowl™ LLC

RallyBowl is a new and unique sporting experience, that combines two great American pastimes for the first time, Mini-Golf and Bowling. ...see more

Rex Goulet

Rex Goulet is talented painter, designer, and leather worker. ...see more

Ron Baker

Ron Baker is a jack of all trades: auto mechanic, trained carpenter and wood worker with an extensive background in video production, lighting and set design. ...see more

Tiffany Barr

Tiffany Barr is an Oakland based artist and fabricator working in paints, metals, casting, clay sculpture, bike building and various other mediums. ...see more

Tracy Feldstein & Don Bruce

Tracy and Don are two of the original NIMBY artists and are known for their enchanting, amusing and spectacular displays of interactive art. ...see more

Trevor Wright

Trevor Wright is a visual artist working primarily in painting. Repetition of canvass sizes, themes, styles, and approaches to the medium are common throughout his work. ...see more

Zsuzsanna Laszlo

Alameda artist Zsuzsanna Laszlo was born in Marosvasarhely, Romania. She received her Bachelor of Fine Art degree from California Sate University East Bay. Her work has been exhibited at the Zeitgeist and Bl ...see more

Team Good Job

Based at NIMBY, Team Good Job is exactly what it sounds like - a team consisting of whomever is necessary to turn your project into a reality. ...see more

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