We’re Coming Soon... to Philadelphia!

The lease has been signed. The ground has been broken. 3rd Ward is coming to Philadelphia! After five years in Brooklyn, we've decided to spread our wings, write a new chapter, and open a second location.

We’ve partnered with small business owner and longtime Philadelphia resident, Paul Maiello, and David Belt, the developer behind Macro-Sea (of Dumpster Pools and The Palms fame), to humbly serve this vibrant city with a dynamic resource for entrepreneurs, freelancers, creative enthusiasts, culture-seekers and more.

In the past couple years, the number of young creative professionals in Philadelphia has exploded, attracted by this inspiring city with a legacy of craft and ingenuity. A lot of our current Members and teachers are Philly natives, so we’re thinking there must be a special kinship. It was meant to be.

Our new Philly location is 27,000 square feet of creative workspace, classrooms and event space located in the Northern Liberties/Old Kensington neighborhood, once known as the “Workshop of the World.”

Like our Brooklyn flagship, our Philly site will offer a vast inter-disciplinary education program, membership options for every purpose and budget, and fun, smart, memorable events. It will also have its own Philly flavor, with programming and facilities that suit this great city.

In our new Philadelphia location, you'll be able take a class or get your work done in our:
- Wood/ Metal Shop
- Prototyping Lab with CNC mills and laser cutters
- Media Lab/Coworking space with conference rooms, reference library & kitchenette
- Studio for screenprinting, painting and more
- Jewelry Studio
- Fashion/Textile Studio
- Culinary Classroom
- Circuitry/Maker Lab
...and much more.

Plus, you’ll get to hang out, relax, and meet new people in our...
- Gallery Space with frequently updated art shows
- Cafe with indoor/outdoor seating
- Retail Store
- Event space for lectures and networking sessions
- Rooftop garden

Our new spot comprises three buildings—a 3-story brick warehouse, a historic church, and a single-story concrete warehouse. The renovation is preserving the unique character of each building and is restoring key features such as the historic facade and plaster ceiling medallion of the church and the hardwood floors and brick of the warehouse.

If you’re not in the Philly area, please let all your Philly friends know. To keep updated on our Philly progress including construction plans, job listings, and more, click here to join our mailing list. People on the mailing list will also be the first to get the invite about our Grand Opening party in Summer 2012.

Plus, have any ideas on how to make 3rd Ward in Philadelphia great? Click here to send us your thoughts. We’d love to hear them.