Membership
There's never been a better time to join the Past Lives community.
Sign a 3-month New Member Agreement and get $50 OFF.
This offer is limited to the first 50 new members, so don't delay!
Use our facilities to create work that brings you joy and reward.
Here you’ll have the equipment to enable your success as an artist, the community to empower your journey, and a welcoming space for personal and artistic growth.
Membership is $200 per month with a 3-month contract
Single-month membership is available for $250
Members receive 24/7/365 access to all our facilities
Private studio spaces available for rent to ages 18+
Studios cost $3.75 per sq. ft starting at 4’x4’ – $60 minimum
Ample free street parking. Close to MAX & bus lines, by Ross Island Bridge and Ladd’s Addition
Classes are open to the public, Ages 10+
Training & Tool Safety Orientations are required for new members prior to full access
Niche machinery may require an additional orientation
Pet friendly for friendly pets - leashes required
Any questions, please contact: membership@pastlives.space
Past Lives Members & Spaces
As a member, you have 24/7/365 access to our 26,000 square foot makerspace, all the equipment and machinery housed within, and a supportive and dedicated community
What could you make?
Makerspace Information:
Downstairs Industrial Zones: Wood Shop, Metal Shop with blacksmithing forges, welding and metal fabrication, metal casting, Ceramics Studio, Leatherworking Studio, CNC machinery, laser cutters, loading dock with crane for shipping & delivery
Upstairs: Fine Arts Area & Beyond – Glass Studio, Textiles Studio with screen printing, auto-embroidery machines, and sewing; Tech Hub with electronics fab bench and 3D printers, photography darkroom, and a custom framing & matting area
Community Amenities: Full commercial kitchen with communal food pantry, and four large, member-made dining tables; lounge with couches, a projector for movie nights, and a small music zone; conference room for presentations, two gender-neutral bathrooms on each floor, day-use lockers
Workshop spaces to earn additional income as a teacher in your chosen crafts – ability to propose new classes at any time!
Worktables and community art supplies closet freely available for member use
Monthly Guild Hall Meeting & Potluck Dinner to discuss community updates and bring member voices to the table
Twice-Monthly Small Business Owner Co-Working Session for entrepreneur support
Art Gallery for displaying and selling member work, public art openings and concerts, and hosting member-proposed-and-run events
Rent a storage shelf or cubby for a modest fee if you don’t need a full studio space
Code access on both doors, security cameras, Wi-Fi, A/C & heat, onsite bike storage
Any questions, please contact: membership@pastlives.space
Visit Us – Schedule a Tour
We’d love to welcome you to our community in Southeast Portland for a tour of our makerspace. There’s no better way to get to know each other.
(Oh, and Purl really does hug his beautiful handcrafted furniture!)