Chicago skill-share organizations

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North Branch Projects north branch projects.com Albany Park bookbinding
Teaches bookbinding. Make a book for them, then make a book for yourself. The shop is open 24 hours a week.
FreeGeek Chicago freegeek chicago.org Logan Square computer refurbishing
Teaches computer hardware refurbishing and Linux installation. Build a computer for them, then build a computer for yourself. The shop is open 12 hours a week.
West Town Bikes west town bikes.org West Town bicycle repair
Provides tools and equipment to repair bicycles. The shop is open 9 hours a week.
Pumping Station: One pumping station one.org Avondale hackerspace
For $40/month, members get access to several 3D printers, a laser cutter, a woodshop, a metal shop, electrical engineering equipment, and looms and an industrial sewing machine.
South Side Hub south side hub.org Hyde Park woodwork
A cultural community space. Provides a woodshop for use by the public. The shop is open 2 hours a week.
Mess Hall mess hall.org Rogers Park ecology & self-sufficiency
Monthly skill-share sessions on a variety of topics.
This is a list of Chicago organizations that are focused on teaching skills to complete novices, usually for free.
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The author is mainly interested in trade skills, but other skill-share organizations may be listed as well.