Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz

New Member Highlight! Read about Robert Overson. A local Santa Cruz Honda Element Enthusiast.
Robert Overson() came to Idea Fab Labs with a simple goal: build a camping cabinet for his Honda Element. After taking our ShopBot Safety & Basic Use course and collaborating with our team, that single project evolved into Redwood Adventure Design — a growing business serving Honda Element owners across the community.
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New Member Highlight! Read about Matt Berger. A local Santa Cruz author, woodworker, art collector, and designer.
Matt Berger () is a seasoned woodworker and design consultant who’s been part of the Idea Fab Labs community for 4 years. From building trade show booths and custom installations to creating stunning furniture for a historic art collection, Matt is a true creator at heart who credits part of his success to the team at Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz.
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New Member Highlight! Read about Rachel Barnes. A local Santa Cruz Muralist and Full Time artist.
Rachel (), also known as Human Shaped Animal, is a local muralist and digital designer who will pull you from the seat of your daily life, into the depths of desert sand grains and organic landscapes with just the stroke of a brush. Read our recent Member Highlight on Rachel to learn about how Idea Fab Labs has helped this local artist take her 2D visions and make them a 3D reality that resides in the homes and offices of many. From artist to entrepreneur, this is just the beginning for Rachel.
Click the link in our bio to read more about Rachel and her journey at Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz.
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New Member Highlight! Read about Rudy Maldonado. A local Santa Cruz Jewelry Designer.
Rudy (), the maker behind Found and Found—a jewelry brand bringing the spirit of the forest into everyday life. From reclaimed redwood “gems” to wood with deep history, Rudy turns meaningful materials into wearable stories. Since joining IFL, his vision, tools, and collaborations have taken off—and this is only the beginning.
 
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New Member Highlight! Read about Rudy Maldonado. A local Santa Cruz Jewelry Designer.
Rudy (), the maker behind Found and Found—a jewelry brand bringing the spirit of the forest into everyday life. From reclaimed redwood “gems” to wood with deep history, Rudy turns meaningful materials into wearable stories. Since joining IFL, his vision, tools, and collaborations have taken off—and this is only the beginning.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about Rudy and his journey at Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz.
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New Member Highlight! Read about Jason Oliver. A local Santa Cruz Wire Sculpture Artist.
Jason () is a Santa Cruz local sculpture artist who used Idea Fab Labs to transform part of his intricate and time-intensive handmade wire sculpting process into profitable art prints he now sells at Maker’s Markets around Santa Cruz (). Click the link in our bio to learn more about how this local artist went from wires to riches by utilizing the tools and teamwork at Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz.
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New Member Highlight! Read about Carrin Olsen. A Santa Cruz local Metalsmith and Teacher.
Carrin () is the heart and hands behind IFL Santa Cruz’s incredible jewelry zone!
Since our founding in 2015, Carrin has been a driving force in shaping a space where creativity, craftsmanship, and community collide. With her deep metalsmithing expertise and a passion for teaching, she’s introduced many people to the art of working with metal — not just through projects, but by teaching how the material truly feels and responds.
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New Member Highlight! Read about Tanner Rumsey. A Santa Cruz local Woodworker.
Tanner () is a Santa Cruz local artist who used Idea Fab Labs to grow his artistic passion for woodworking. IFL housed the tools and shop space to allow Tanner the growing room he needed to expand his passion for woodworking and fill a booth at some of the local Santa Cruz Makers Markets.
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New Member Highlight! Read about Sierra Cameron, Silversmith. Tattoo Artist. Woodworker. Laser Art Visionary.
When Sierra stepped into Idea Fab Labs, her creative journey took an unexpected turn. From intricate laser-cut designs to custom signage for local businesses, she’s turned passion into possibility—and a side hustle too. With tools like laser cutters & CNC machines and a community of innovators, Idea Fab Labs isn’t just a space—it’s a launchpad.
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