Join Our Community and
Take Your Work
to the Next Level
Access tools and equipment, the space for personal and artistic growth, and a thriving community to empower your journey. It’s all here at Past Lives Makerspace in inner S.E. Portland.
Empowerment
26,000 sq. ft. fully stocked with pro-level tools and equipment—Accessible to members 24/7 and 365 days a year.
Potential
Show your work and earn income
Performance + Event Space * Online Store * Teach a Class * Get a Commission Project * Develop a Product * Build a Business with Your Art * Retail Store at PLM (coming soon!)
Community
Mentorship * Join a Guild * Collaborate across Disciplines * Gather in Shared Spaces * Attend Members-Only Events * Be Constantly Inspired
Elevate your craft and forge lifetime bonds
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We welcome pro builders and hobbyists alike in our Wood Shop
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We have welding and metal fabrication space and tools
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Blacksmithing classes are held every month in our forge
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A soldering station in our Stained Glass Studio
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Embroidery machinery in our Textiles Studio
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Customizable Studio Spaces for hobbyists, freelancers, and start-ups
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An artist painting in their Private Art Studio
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Work on custom commissions with our Design + Build team
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Performance Space with stage for members to host events and concerts
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The upstairs lounge has a Kitchen and Communal Pantry
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A select number of fully-enclosed Office spaces are available for rent
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The possibilities for your Private Art Studio or Office are endless!
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Community Amenities:
Open 24/7×365 days
Shared kitchen with communal food pantry
Dining + coworking workspace
Lounge area with couches
Community garden
Event space and stage
Retail store (coming soon!)
A lego playspace
Gender-neutral bathrooms on each floor
Secure building access and security cameras
Dedicated parking lot, plus short-term street parking. Close to MAX and bus lines, Ross Island Bridge/Powell Blvd.
Short distance to restaurants, groceries, and coffee on S.E. Division Street
Dog friendly for friendly dogs (leashes required)
Loading dock and forklift for receiving freight; freight elevator to second floor
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We offer three levels of membership:
$200 per month with a minimum 3-month contract
$180 per month with a prepaid, 12-month contract
A single-month membership is available for $250
*Safety orientations on equipment and tools are priced separately; most are $75 or less.
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Private studio spaces are available for rent for $3.75 per sq. ft. Size of spaces varies according to available inventory. Get 10% off with your 12-month contract!
Storage options for your art, supplies, and materials are also available, including lockers and shelves as low as $20/month.
Membership Info + Pricing
Everybody’s
Welcome
We founded Past Lives in part to provide employment and training opportunities for incarcerated and post-incarcerated artists and tradespeople. We welcome folks of all kinds of backgrounds. Come take a tour and explore our warm and inclusive community.
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I love this community. Everyone is so inspiring, welcoming and helpful. The facilities are perfect for garage dads that don't have the space for a shop and the 24 hours access means I can slip away for some me time anytime. I have learned so much from the teachers here I don't have the space to fully describe it. Definitely worth checking out for all creative endeavors.
—Flipdisc, Google Review
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Great place to learn skills and create. Been taking blacksmithing classes here off and on and just finished a knife making class with Luz. Awesome experience and would highly recommend.
—Josh C., Google Review
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What an amazing space! The community there is really supportive and full of amazing art!
—Archaic Amulets, Google Review
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The metal shop is one of the best equipped shops I've seen.
—cruncut, Google Review
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Past Lives is a cauldron of chaos and beautiful connections - it's also the most well-equipped and affordable makerspace I've ever been to.
— Michael E., Google Review
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Past Lives is a great place for artists of all kinds. The membership is very valuable for what you pay. Highly recommend!
—Eban Corona, Google Review
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One of the best makerspaces I have ever encountered.
—Nathan D, Google Review
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They help me to get my art out there.
—Christopher B., Google Review
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The energy and collective talent here creates a level and quality of connection and collaboration that are beyond description. It’s really really good.
—Dixie D., Google Review
Visit Us – Schedule a Tour
We’d love to welcome you to our community in Southeast Portland for a tour. There’s no better way to get to know each other.